MG Comet EV bookings will start on May 15, while the customer deliveries will commence from May in select markets.
MG Motor India today launched its second electric vehicle, the MG Comet EV, at an introductory starting price of Rs 7.98 lakh (ex-showroom), making it the most affordable electric car in the country, beating the likes of the Tata Tiago EV, is priced between Rs 8.69 lakh and Rs 11.99 lakh (ex-showroom), and the Citroen e-C3, which sits in the price range of Rs 11.50 lakh to Rs 12.43 lakh (ex-showroom).
The MG Comet EV test drives will begin tomorrow, i.e. April 27. While the MG Comet EV bookings will start on May 15, the MG Comet EV deliveries will commence from May in select markets.
MG Comet EV Price
“The price of the MG Comet EV has been announced. A bit steeper than I expected, but is it low enough for getting monthly sales of 3,000 units? If it does, then many other manufacturers will look at jumping onto the micro mini EV bandwagon,” said Yogendra Pratap, Editor, Auto Today.
The price of the @MGMotorIn #CometEV has been announced. A bit steeper than I expected but is it low enough for getting monthly sales of 3000 a month? If it does then many other manufacturers will look at jumping onto the micro mini EV bandwagon! @AUTOTODAYMAG pic.twitter.com/p76oPMc9xX
— Yogendra Pratap (@YogenPratap) April 26, 2023
MG Comet EV Features
Do not go by the size of this electric car. It packs in a lot of features. The exteriors boast LED headlamps and taillamps, illuminated MG logo (front), front and rear connecting lights, LED turn indicators on ORVMs and 12-inch wheels. The car has dual-tone space grey interiors with features like leather-wrapped steering wheel, fabric seat upholstery and 50:50 rear split seats.
Like all other MG cars, the Comet EV also scores high on smart-tech features. It gets a fully-digital 10.25-inch instrument cluster, 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, two-spoke multi-function steering wheel, front power windows, one-touch slide and recline passenger seat for second-row entry, keyless entry, tilt steering and manual AC. There are as many as 3 USB fast-charging ports along with a 12V power outlet at the front. Besides, the Comet EV is a connected car with i-Smart technology offering over 55 features.
The Comet EV is based on SAIC-GM-Wuling’s Global Small Electric Vehicle (GSEV) platform. It uses a high-strength body with 17 hot stamping panels. Its battery is IP67-rated, being resistant to water and dust. The important safety features include dual front airbags, ABS with EBD, reverse parking camera, rear parking sensors, tyre pressure monitoring system (indirect), three-point seat belts for all passengers, ISOFIX rear child seat anchors and impact sensing door unlock.
