All-new affordable MG EV to be called Comet: Expected price and details

MG Motor India today announced the name of its upcoming electric car, Comet. The EV’s name derives inspiration from the iconic 1934 British airplane which participated in the England-Australia MacRobertson Air Race, says MG.

The 'Comet' EV will be the official name of the small MG Air EV. Earlier speculated to launch at the Auto Expo 2023, the MG Air EV now will be launching soon in the Indian market.

Rajeev Chaba, President and Managing Director, MG Motor India said, “As we move further into the digital age, we will witness an exceedingly large number of innovations that could range from futuristic technologies to unique designs to clean mobility and many others. We at MG, through ‘Comet’, intend to take the needed decisive steps and a 'leap of faith' in the direction of creating solutions for a better future for each one of us.”

MG Motor India’s current portfolio includes the Hector SUV, which is named after a World War II fighter British biplane built in the late 1930s. Similarly, the Gloster is named after a prototype jet-engine aircraft that was made in Britain and first flown in 1941.


MG Comet EV: Battery and range
The MG Comet EV will be the smallest hatchback in India with 2.9 metres length, as the Maruti Suzuki Alto length stands at 3.4 metres and the Tata Nano measured 3 metres in length.

Similar to the global-spec MG Air, the MG Comet EV will have two battery options - a 20 kWh and a 25 kWh battery. The electric motor will likely generate a peak power of 40 bhp. The range is expected to be around 150 km on a full charge.

MG Comet EV: Expected price
The upcoming MG Comet EV will be priced between Rs 10 lakh to Rs 15 lakh (both prices are ex-showroom) in the Indian market.
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