MG Motor confirmed the delivery of its one millionth vehicle to a European customer, cementing its position as one of the fastest growing brands on the continent over the last decade.
Since returning to the UK market in 2011 with the launch of the 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 growth of 30% compared to 2024. The UK remains the brand’s most important market with a total of 386,000 vehicles sold since the relaunch.
Growth driven by electric and hybrid vehicles
One of MG’s key growth drivers has been its range of electric and hybrid vehicles with an affordable focus and a focus on technology. To date, the manufacturer has delivered 317,000 fully electric vehicles in Europe. The MG4 EV model, which enjoys wide recognition in the segment, has been one of the pillars of this strategy and recently received the 2026 versions as well as the new MG4 EV Urban.
In addition to battery-electric vehicles, the Hybrid+ series also showed strong performance in 2025 with 139,000 units delivered during the period. According to the company, the combination of energy efficiency, integrated technology and competitive positioning helped expand its customer base.
Next Steps
The company said it will make new strategic announcements related to technology and design in the first half of 2026 to further strengthen its commitment to the European market and the expansion of its electrified portfolio.
MG in Europe – 1 million unit milestone
Most important numbers:
- Sales 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)
- Most important European market: United Kingdom (386,000 units)
History of MG Motor
MG Motor has British roots and was officially founded in 1924. The abbreviation MG stands for Morris Garagesthe name of the Oxford car dealership owned by William Morris. In this environment, Cecil Kimber, the company’s then managing director, began to develop sportier versions of the Morris models, laying the foundation for a brand that quickly established itself by producing lightweight, affordable vehicles with a focus on driving pleasure.
From the 1930s to the 1960s, MG became one of the symbols of British sports cars, particularly with its compact roadsters that conquered markets such as the United Kingdom and the United States. Models such as the MGB helped to cement the company’s reputation as a manufacturer of elegant and relatively affordable sports cars and to associate the brand with a strong automotive culture and owners’ clubs that remain active today.
From the second half of the 20th century, MG went through several changes of ownership and was part of groups such as the British Motor Corporation and British Leyland. After MG Rover’s bankruptcy in 2005, the brand was acquired by the Chinese company Nanjing Automobile taken over, which was later incorporated into the SAIC Motor was integrated, the current owner. Although MG is now part of a Chinese group, the company continues to maintain a design center in the United Kingdom, combining its British heritage with a strategy focused on electric and hybrid vehicles in the global market.
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