MG Comet EV launched at Rs 7.98 lakh

The MG Comet EV competes with the Tata Tiago EV, which is priced from Rs 8.69 lakh.

MG Motor India has announced the launch of the Comet EV. The electric hatchback is available at an introductory price of Rs 7.98 lakh (ex-showroom).

The Comet EV is a 3-door micro hatchback with four seats. It measures 2,974 mm in length, 1,505 mm in width, and 1,640 mm in height and has a wheelbase of just 2,010 mm. The car rides on 12-inch steel wheels.

The Comet EV features a tall boy design and comes with dual projector headlamps, a charging port up front and LED lights with an LED light bar at the back. 

Inside, it gets dual 10.25-inch screens for the touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto connectivity and a digital instrument cluster. The car gets a funky 2-spoke steering wheel with Apple-inspired controls. Some of the other features offered in the car include keyless entry, electrically adjustable ORVMs, dual airbags, rear parking sensors and a rear-view camera.

The Comet EV uses a 17.3 kWh battery pack that is said to offer a range of 230 km on a single charge. It powers an electric motor that generates 41 BHP and 110 Nm. According to MG, the battery can be charged from 0-100% in 7 hours using a 3.3 kW charger. It charges from 10-80% in 5 hours.

Deliveries of the MG Comet EV will commence on May 15, 2023. It competes with the Tata Tiago EV, which is priced from Rs 8.69 lakh.