MG Motor India has debuted in the entry-level electric vehicle market with the Comet EV – a compact 2-door, 4-seater car that is essentially a rebadged version of the Wuling Air EV sold overseas. It is geared towards city-dwellers seeking an eco-friendly ride.
MG Comet EV – Exterior Design and Dimensions
Underpinned on the brand’s Global Small Electric Vehicle platform, the Comet EV measures 2,974mm in length, 1,505mm in width, and 1,640mm in height, with a wheelbase measuring 2,010mm, making it even smaller than the now-discontinued Tata Nano.
The curb weight of this compact electric vehicle stands at 815kg.
Aesthetically, the Comet EV boasts a bold, boxy design with a distinctive front end and a striking red light bar spanning its width at the rear. Its fog light is low on the bumper, and the rear-side window is notably lower than the door window, with the door handle situated at their intersection. With a long side door, getting in and out of the EV is effortless.
MG will offer the Comet EV in five body shades: Aurora Silver, Starry Black, Candy White, Apple Green with black roof, and Candy White with black roof.
Interior and Features
Inside the MG Comet EV, you’ll find a sleek and luxurious dual-tone black-and-beige dashboard, complete with a central brushed silver element.
The two-spoke steering wheel features Apple iPod-style switches for telephony and audio control.
The cabin’s standout feature is it’s dual floating 10.25-inch displays housing the touchscreen infotainment system and digital driver’s unit with customizable widgets.
Other key features of the Comet EV include: –
Connected car technology
Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
Manual air conditioning with rotary dials
Telescopic steering adjustment
Eco and Sports driving modes
Powered ORVMs
Powered front windows
Rear-view cameras
3-point seat belts
Battery, Range, and Charging Time
As of now, there have been no official updates regarding the specifications of the Comet EV. However, going by the latest leaks, the EV will come fitted with a permanent magnet synchronous electric motor belting out a max power output of 41PS, along with a peak torque of 110Nm.
The vehicle is set to have a 17.3kWh battery pack which boasts a range of up to 230km, and can be fully charged in 7 hours using a 3.3 kW AC charger.
Competitor
Currently, the MG Comet EV has no direct rival in the Indian market. It can be seen as an affordable alternative to the Tata Tiago EV (Rs 8.69 – 11.99 lakh) and Citroen eC3 (Rs 11.50 – 12.43 lakh).