A category of one
MG marked its centenary by building something nobody else sells: a two-seat electric roadster with electric scissor doors and genuine drama. Two versions: the rear-drive Trophy (335bhp, 0–62 in 5.0s, 316 miles WLTP) at £54,995, and the dual-motor GT (496bhp, 3.2s, 276 miles) at £59,995 — both on a 77kWh battery.
Nothing else electric offers open-air motoring at this money. That uniqueness is the pitch, the defence, and the caveat all at once.
What it is — and isn't
The press consensus is consistent: the Cyberster is a fast, dramatic grand tourer, not a sports car. Around two tonnes of battery-laden roadster means soft body control against a Boxster's scalpel; the steering informs rather than fizzes; and the four-screen cockpit — part of it masked by the wheel rim — takes acclimatisation. As a sunset-chasing GT with silent shove and theatre at every kerb, it delivers; as a B-road weapon, the petrol old guard still rules.
Practical notes: a small boot, no frunk, and no Euro NCAP test (untested, not failed).
The honest assessment
At Trophy money the Cyberster undercuts any comparable drama-per-pound metric — scissor doors alone guarantee attention German badges charge six figures for. The GT's extra 161bhp costs 40 miles of range and rarely feels necessary. MG's warranty and dealer spread derisk the newness; residuals for a first-of-kind remain the honest unknown.
The questions buyers actually ask
Trophy or GT? Trophy. The range suits touring, 335bhp overwhelms most roads, and the £5,000 buys a lot of electricity.
Cyberster or used Boxster? Different religions. The Porsche is the driver's tool; the MG is the future-facing event. Track-day types know their answer.
Daily usable? Absolutely — refined roof-up, decent range, easy ergonomics aside from the screen layout. Just pack light.
- Trophy £54,995 (335bhp, 316 miles); GT £59,995 (496bhp, 3.2s)
- The only mainstream electric convertible on sale
- GT cruiser character, not Boxster sharpness — know what you're buying
- Small boot, no frunk, screens partly wheel-masked
- Rivals: Porsche Boxster (ICE), BMW Z4, nothing electric — yet
Key takeaways
- Trophy £54,995 (335bhp, 316 miles); GT £59,995 (496bhp, 3.2s)
- The only mainstream electric convertible on sale
- GT cruiser character, not Boxster sharpness — know what you're buying
- Small boot, no frunk, screens partly wheel-masked
- Rivals: Porsche Boxster (ICE), BMW Z4, nothing electric — yet
Sources & further reading
- MG UK 2026 pricing
- Top Gear and Autocar road tests, 2026
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