After a long wait, the MG Comet EV finally makes its debut in India. Although a small car, the MG Comet EV offers a spacious interior, and with its introductory price tag of Rs 7.98 lakh ex-showroom, the Comet is now the most affordable EV in the country, undercutting the Tata Tiago EV as well.
MG India will commence bookings for the Comet EV on May 15, followed by deliveries in the same month, in select cities.
The MG Comet EV sports a quirky, boxy design with small wheels, a large windscreen, and rectangular windows. The two-door four-seater is based on the GSEV platform, a dedicated platform for electric cars. Further, the Comet’s battery pack is situated on the floor of the car to give it a better centre of gravity.
Speaking of the battery, the Comet features a 17.3kWh battery pack that offers a range of 230km, adequate for the intended use. MG says that the company is looking at urban commuters only, and not those looking for a compact car that can do long journeys. A single motor powers the rear wheels of the Comet and the EV gets three drive modes and three KERS modes.
Inside, the MG Comet has four seats and features two 10.25-inch displays for the infotainment system and instrument console. The Comet gets smartphone connectivity, over 100 voice commands, connected car tech, and even allows the user to use their mobile phones as the car key.
On the safety front, MG says that the Comet has undergone stringent testing, specifically for India. The EV gets dual airbags, ABS with EBD, three-point seatbelts for all four passengers, a reverse parking camera, a TPMS, and ISOFIX child seat anchors.
Live: MG Comet EV unveil – Price, specifications, range, and more
MG will commence bookings for the Comet EV on May 15, followed by deliveries in the same month. For more details, read our detailed launch report.
At Rs 7.98 lakh ex-showroom, the MG Comet is now the most-affordable electric car in India, stealing the crown from the Tata Tiago. However, the pricing is introductory and time will reveal if the Comet reatins the most-affordable EV title.
MG has priced the Comet EV at Rs 7.98 lakh ex-showroom. Bookings will commence from May 15 and deliveries will begin in May as well, in select markets.
The Comet is built on a dedicated platform and the GSEV platform has sold over 1 million units globally. The platform is compact, but offers a spacious interior. The Comet has undergone multiple safety checks, especially for Indian conditions.
To make the Comet EV truly unique, MG is offering a host of accessories to personalise the car, making it stand out. These accessories include body work, decals, and more.
The MG Comet EV is powered by a 17.3kWh battery pack, offering a 230km range. MG says that over 80% of users use their cars for under 30km a day. 230km range is adequate for the city.
The Comet EV features a host of features with its twin displays. It gets smartphone connectivity, over 100 voice commands, and much more.
MG says that the Comet EV is designed to be easy to live with, given its compact size. On that regards, we'd say yes. However, MG also says that the Comet offers adequate interior room.
A few minutes to go until MG India unveils the all-electric Comet, the second EV offering from the carmaker. Stay tuned.
The soon-to-launch MG Comet electric car is likely to have a 20 kWh lithium-ion battery pack capable of returning a range of around 250km. Keeping in mind that the Comet is built for the city, a range of 250km is sufficient.
The MG Comet stands out in terms of design. The electric hatchback portrays a boxy design, small wheels, vertically stacked headlights, and a large windscreen. Overall, the design can be termed quirky, as it is unique.
MG says that the all-electric Comet is made for India, keeping in mind the congested city conditions, narrow lanes, and tight parking spaces. The Comet will be made in India by MG, helping keep the prices competitive.
MG started its operations in India in 2019 with the launch of the Hector, followed by the ZS EV in 2020, then the Hector Plus, Gloster, and Astor. With the launch of the Comet EV, MG India will officially have six vehicles in its portfolio, of which, two will be all-electric offerings.
The MG Comet EV is the second all electric offering from the carmaker after the MG ZS EV, which primarily targeted the Hyundai Kona EV. However, with the Comet, MG is looking at the mass market which is dominated by the Tata Nexon EV, Tiago EV, and the Tata Tigor EV.
Good morning everyone. Welcome to the unveiling of the MG Comet EV, the latest vehicle in the all-electric segment. The MG Comet EV unveil will begin shortly, so stay tuned for all the updates.
