The MG iEV12 is an upcoming battery electric city bus to be produced by Chinese automaker SAIC Motor under the MG Commercial sub-brand. It is the first bus to be marketed under the MG marque.
| MG iEV12 | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | SAIC Motor |
| Assembly | China |
| Body and chassis | |
| Floor type | Low-floor |
| Powertrain | |
| Battery | 417 or 489 kWh |
| Electric range | 400 km (250 mi) |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 6,000 mm (236.2 in) |
| Curb weight | 19,500 kg |
History
editIn October 2025, MG announced MG Commercial, a new sub-brand for medium and large-sized electric buses.[1] The new brand represents a wider strategy by SAIC to produce electrified vehicles in various categories including car, van and bus.[2]
The MG iEV12 concept debuted that month at Busworld in Brussels; as of 2025, it remains a concept with no production plans.[3] MG has described it as "a bold fusion of classic MG heritage and cutting-edge electric innovation".[3]
Specifications
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The MG iEV12 was designed at SAIC's UK design studio and developed in Europe in cooperation with SAIC's Sunwin unit.[1] The exterior of the bus is based on the Series 9 buses produced by Sunwin.[4] It is built on the MG B12E electric chassis and integrates cell-to-pack battery technology with a battery pack height of 140 mm and a total system capacity of 417 or 489 kWh, depending on configuration.[3] The iEV12 supports both opportunity and socket charging.[3]
References
edit- 1 2 "MG iEV12: The Electric Bus That Raises More Questions Than It Answers". auto.pub. 9 October 2025. Retrieved 24 December 2025.
- ↑ "MG Enters the Electric Bus Market with iEV12 Concept Unveiled at Busworld 2025". Truck Bus India. 11 October 2025. Retrieved 29 December 2025.
- 1 2 3 4 "MG enters the electric bus arena with the iEV12 debut at Busworld". Sustainable Bus. 8 October 2025. Retrieved 24 December 2025.
- ↑ "名爵（MG）品牌还有纯电动公交车？iEV12车型全球首发，实力几何". Autohome (in Chinese (China)). 23 November 2025. Retrieved 5 January 2026.