MG is putting its new SolidCore Battery front and centre as it opens a European engineering base in Frankfurt, Germany, with the brand saying the semi-solid-state technology will reach its EVs in Europe by the end of 2026.
MG is calling itself the first carmaker to mass-produce semi-solid-state batteries, and said the new pack is aimed at the usual EV pain points: range, charging speed, safety and cold-weather performance.
The Frankfurt site also anchors MG’s “in Europe, for Europe” plan, with support from Longbridge in the UK and the London design hub.
MG said SolidCore uses solid-state electrolytes within each cell to create a more protective internal structure, which should help battery life and improve safety.
It also said the chemistry performs better in low temperatures, allowing immediate start-up without preheating and stronger acceleration than a conventional EV in the same conditions.
MG has not yet published the sort of hard figures many buyers will want, such as pack capacity, charging curve or model-by-model range gains.
Alongside that, MG is sharpening its Hybrid+ pitch. The brand said it sold 137,000 hybrids in Europe in 2025, up 300% on 2024, with the MG HS ranking among the top 10 best-selling hybrids in many European markets.
The updated Hybrid+ package brings a 1.83kWh battery, a three-speed hybrid transmission that MG describes as a segment first, and an eight-mode control logic system with real-time terrain detection to better manage power delivery.
What that means is MG is chasing lower fuel use, smoother transitions and a bit more punch.
MG said it has now sold more than one million vehicles in Europe, so this is not a tentative expansion move. It is digging in.
For now, SolidCore is an interesting promise. By the end of 2026, people will be looking for something more concrete: cars on sale, proper testing and gains drivers can actually feel.
