Two unique EV hatchbacks slug it out for the accolades of Best Cat A Hatchback EV.
How Does ACOTY Define This Class?
First, each contender needs to be a hatchback. Next, they need to be powered and propelled solely by electricity from battery packs. Finally, they need to be sold with a Category A Certificate of Entitlement (Cat A COE). Done.
Meet The Contenders
We have the Ora Good Cat (left) and the MG4 Trophy (right), both made in China and sold in Singapore under COE Category A. Let the duel begin!
The Ora Good Cat just cannot be beat for cute, captivating looks. Sufficient tech juxtaposes against retro touches in this EV hatchback.
Although compact, it offers sufficient space, practicality and a comfortable ride combined with decent range from its battery pack.
The party piece of the Anglo-Chinese MG4 Trophy is it’s rear-wheel drive. This allows enthusiasts to have some good fun in the twists and turns, and the MG4 is ever willing to play.
Sharp looks combine with good space and practicality. There’s sufficient tech inside, and this EV hatchback is easy to drive and park.
Although each of these Cat A hatchback EVs is unique, we had to decide on a winner. And decide we did.
AutoApp Car Of The Year Best Cat A Hatchback EV
MG4 Trophy
| Vehicle | Points Tally |
| Ora Good Cat | 323 |
| MG4 Trophy | 334 |
The winner with 334 points is the MG4 Trophy. We felt that it offers a great value proposition in the Cat A Hatchback EV segment, and its practicality and spaciousness is really good. That it’s rear-wheel drive is the cherry on the cake.
More on the scoring categories used to derive points here.
Congratulations to the MG4 Trophy for winning the AutoApp Car of the Year 2025 Best Cat A Hatchback EV!
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