SAIC Motor-CP and MG Sales (Thailand), manufacturer and distributor of MG cars in Thailand, has announced an extended lifetime warranty for four MG models as part of the brand's 100th anniversary. The four models are the new MG4 Electric, MG Maxus 9, MG Maxus 7 and the new MG Cyberster.
The highlight of the warranty is its unlimited mileage coverage and also the lifetime warranty is not limited to the car's first owner. It is applicable to both new and current MG customers.
The announcement on the extended lifetime warranty is considered MG's significant movement that creates a turning point in Thailand's EV industry. The four EV models are equipped with the latest battery technology developed by SAIC Motor Corp. With the "Rubik's Cube Battery", the Cell-To-Pack battery aligns the battery cells horizontally to save space and enhance ventilation for better EV efficiency and driving experience. The battery innovation has recently been awarded at the 2023 National Science and Technology Progress Award in China. The company has extended its lifetime warranty to cover High-Voltage Battery (HV BATTERY ASSY), Electric Drive Unit (EDU) and Power Electronic Bloc (PEB).
The MG EV battery plant.
Pongsak Lertruedeewattanavong, vice-president of MG Sales (Thailand), said: "MG is the brand that pioneers and kickstarts the popularity for Thailand's EV market. By continuously opening new EV frontiers, the company has introduced a wide variety of products that fully respond to the need and requirement of drivers. Most recently, the company unveils its achievement in terms of the EV sales volume in Thailand which includes the New MG4 Electric that sees over 84% year-on-year growth as well as the New MG Cyberster with more than 1,000 booked units.
"The announcement on the extended lifetime warranty for High-Voltage Battery, Electric Drive Unit and Power Electronic Bloc is considered the company's momentous movement in celebration of its 100th anniversary as the global brand that steps into the second decade of business operation in Thailand, the reflection of the 'courage to act first' in order to set a new standard and boost customer confidence while also elevating Thailand's automotive industry to the next level."