MG Motor has confirmed the delivery of its millionth vehicle to a European customer, consolidating the brand as one of the fastest growing on the continent in the past decade.
Since returning to the UK market in 2011 with the launch of MG6 the manufacturer has expanded its presence to 34 European markets, supported by more than 1,300 partner dealers.
In 2025, the company recorded 300,000 units sold in Europe — a 30% growth compared to 2024. The UK remains the brand’s most important market with a total of 386,000 units sold since the relaunch.
Growth driven by electric and hybrid cars
One of the main driving forces behind MG’s expansion has been the range of electric and hybrid cars with an accessible price strategy and a focus on technology. So far, the automaker has delivered 317,000 fully electric vehicles in Europe. The MG4 EV model, widely recognized in its segment, has been one of the pillars of this strategy and has recently received the 2026 versions as well as the new MG4 EV Urban.
In addition to battery electric models, the Hybrid+ range also delivered strong results in 2025 with 139,000 units sold in the period. According to the company, the combination of energy efficiency, advanced technology and competitive positioning has helped to expand the customer base.
Next step
The company stated that it will make new strategic announcements related to technology and design in the first half of 2026, thus strengthening its commitment to the European market and the expansion of its electrified portfolio.
MG in Europe – Milestone of 1 million units
Key figures:
- Sale in Europa in 2025: 300,000 units
- Hybrid+-sales in 2025: 139,000 units
- Total number fully electric vehicles: 317,000 units
- Best selling model: MG ZS (424,000 units)
- Main European market: UK (386,000 units)
MG Motors historie
MG Motor has British roots and was officially founded in 1924. The abbreviation MG stands for Morris Garagesthe name of the dealer in Oxford which belonged to William Morris. It was in this environment that Cecil Kimber, then head of the company, began to develop sportier versions of the Morris models, thus laying the foundation for a brand that quickly became known for producing light, accessible cars with a focus on driving pleasure.
In the period from the 1930s to the 1960s, MG became one of the symbols of the British sports car, especially with its compact roadsters, which gained traction in markets such as Great Britain and the United States. Models like the MGB helped consolidate the company’s reputation as a maker of elegant and relatively affordable sports cars, and linked the brand to a strong car culture and owners’ clubs that are still active today.
From the second half of the 20th century, MG went through several changes of ownership and became part of groups such as the British Motor Corporation and British Leyland. After the bankruptcy of MG Rover in 2005, the brand was acquired by the Chinese company Nanjing Automobilewhich was later integrated into SAIC Motorthe current owner. Today, although owned by a Chinese group, MG maintains a design center in the UK and combines its British heritage with a strategy focused on electric and hybrid cars in the global market.
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