MG unveils incredible new electric supercar concept at Beijing International Auto Show

  • MG set the 2024 Beijing International Auto Show on fire
  • They unveiled their brand-new electric concept supercar: the EXE181
  • This weekend, it’s heading to the Goodwood Festival of Speed

Published on Jul 12, 2024 at 7:34 PM (UTC+4)
by Amelia Jean Hershman-Jones

Last updated on Jul 22, 2024 at 7:23 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by Tom Wood

MG set the 2024 Beijing International Auto Show on fire as they unveiled their brand-new electric concept supercar – the EXE181.

It’s said to be a ‘tribute to speed and innovation – bridging heritage and future’.

But we’ll let you be the judge of that.


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The history of MG

This hypercar concept is inspired by the 1950s land speed record car of the same name.

As the press release states, the MG EXE181 is ‘a nod to humanity’s quest for speed in the 20th century, bridging past and future in a dialogue across time’.

Throughout its history of carmaking, MG has always prioritized speed.

Early on, this manifested itself in racetrack success and speed records during the 1920s and 1930s.

Then, in the 1950s and 1960s, MG defined the Roadster with its mid-rear engine vehicles.

In fact it was the legendary ‘Roaring Raindrop’ MG EX181 that set an unprecedented speed record of 410.5 km/h (255 mph) in 1959 – which is where this new model gets its name.

Phil Hill, the driver, later became the first American F1 World Champion.

It was such a strong record that it wasn’t broken until 2014, when Bugatti finally managed to better it.

The MG EXE181

The MG EX181 marks a real step forward, both as a ‘monumental tribute and a pivotal step into the electrified frontier’.

Aiming for a top speed of 415 km/h (258 mph), it’s coupled with a drag coefficient (Cd) of 0.181 – this would make it one of the fastest electric cars in the world.

Proof, perhaps of MG dedication to redefining EV velocity, which it hopes will launch help the EXE181 get from 0-100 km (0-62 mph) in under a second.

The single-seat and aerodynamic design looks good as well as giving it a speed advantage.

Currently, the fastest accelerating electric car title belongs to the Japanese Aspark Owl.

Speaking of fast electric cars, Elon Musk has promised that the upcoming Tesla Roadster will go 0 to 60mph in under a second.

Back to MG concept and the car is driven by a yoke-style steering wheel with a built-in touchscreen.

Following its debut at the 2024 Beijing International Auto Show in China this April, it’s also set to appear at the Goodwood Festival in the UK this weekend.

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All Supercar Blondie contributors undergo editorial review and fact-checking to ensure accuracy and authority in automotive journalism. After gaining her BA Hons in French and English at the University of Nottingham, Amelia embarked on a vocational diploma from the National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ). This led to numerous opportunities, from interning at Vogue to being on the small team that launched Women’s Health magazine in the UK, which was named the PPA Consumer magazine of the year for three years running. As Health, Beauty and Fitness editor, Amelia personally received a Johnson & Johnson Award and was shortlisted for both PPA and BSME titles. Since then, Amelia has created content for numerous titles and brands, including the Telegraph, 111 Skin, Waitrose, Red magazine, Stylist, and Elle, as well as being Head of Content at Vitality and Editor in Chief at INLondon magazine. “My superpower is translating technical jargon about the mechanical workings of a supercar into a relatable story you’ll want to share with your friends after you’ve read it.” After joining the SB Media family as a senior journalist in September of 2023, Amelia’s role has evolved to see her heading up the SEO output of the editorial team. From researching the most ‘Google-able’ key terms to producing evergreen content - it’s been a time of hard work, growth, and success for the editorial team and the Supercar Blondie website. “I like to think of myself as a ‘method journalist’. In other words: I live and breathe whatever I am writing about. When writing about fitness, I trained as a personal trainer, and as a beauty editor, I completed an ‘expert’ in scent diploma with the Fragrance Foundation. “During my tenure at Supercar Blondie, however, I did something I never thought possible: I passed my driving test at the age of 36. One day I’d love to train as a mechanic to better understand what happens under the hood, too. “My sweet spot is providing readers with a ‘takeaway’ (read: something new they didn’t know before) after reading every one of my stories. While I don’t claim to be an expert in the automotive world, I know the experts and bodies in the field to rely on to provide our readers with an informative and thought-provoking story every time they visit the site.”