MG Motors earlier had revealed the pricing earlier that the Comet EV starts at Rs. 7.98 lakh (ex-showroom). Now, they just went ahead and announced the pricing of the three variants that will be sold.
MG Motors revealed that the Comet EV will be sold in three variants – Pace, Play, and Plush. The Pace is the base variant that is priced at Rs. 7.98 lakh, the Play is the mid-variant priced at Rs.9.38 lakh and the top variant, Plush is priced at Rs. 9.98 lakh. This price is applicable to first 5000 customers only. The base variant, Pace, has features like digital instrument cluster, powered adjustable ORVMs, and reverse parking sensor. The mid-variant, Play, in addition to the Pace features, it gets floating dual displays, space-grey interiors, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and internet connectivity feature.
The top of the line variant, Plush, has features such as smart start system, digital key with Bluetooth, and that’s it.
Length | 2974mm |
Width | 1505mm |
Height | 1640mm |
Wheelbase | 2010mm |
Turning Radius | 4.2 meters |
Kerb Weight | 815 kg |
MG Comet EV features a boxy design with full strip LED light bar running through the ORVMs and MG calls it Extended Horizon connecting lights. Below the light bar is the charging port which has illuminated MG logo on top of it. The Comet EV measures 2974mm in length, 1505mm in width, and 1640mm in height. It has a wheelbase of 2010mm, a turning radius of 4.2 meters, and has a kerb weight of 815 kg.
MG Comet EV rides on 12-inch alloy wheels, has vertically mounted windows which cannot be lowered down for passengers at the rear seats and also has crooked window for the front driver and passenger. Moving to the rear side, it has the MG’s Extended Horizon Connecting Lights. The Comet EV is available in five colors – Starry Black, Candy White, and Aurora White with dual-tones of Apple Green and Starry Black, and Candy White with Starry Black, and also various graphics sorted into sticker styles.
Moving to the Inside, the Comet EV has white and grey interiors which will catch dust remains easily. It has dual 10.25-inch displays, one as infotainment system with wireless Android Auto and Apple Carplay, one as instrument cluster, and also has a rotary dial for drive modes. The front passenger seat gets one touch tumble and fold feature and rear seats are split in 50:50 ratio. The Comet EV has 55+ connected car tech with features such as turn-by-turn navigation with real-time traffic updates, music, weather updates, and more.
However, the Comet EV has manual HVAC controls. Other features include keyless entry, two-spoke multi-function steering wheel, push button start/stop, and three USB ports. In safety, it dual airbags, ABS with EBD, reverse parking camera with parking sensors, ISOFIX anchorages, and Tyre-Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS).
Battery | 17.3 kWh |
Power | 41.42 hp |
Torque | 110 Nm |
Range | 230 km |
Charging Time | 5 hours for 10 – 80% charging 7 hours for 0 – 100% charging |
Top Speed | 106 kmph |
The Comet EV is powered by a 17.3 kWh battery pack sourced from the Tata Autocomp, it produces 41.42 bhp and 110 Nm of torque and offers a maximum claimed range of 230 km. With a 3.3 kW charger, it can charge from 10 – 80% in five hours and from 0 – 100% in seven hours. The Comet EV has a top speed of 106 kmph.
The MG Comet EV has its own category and while it doesn’t directly rivals the Tata Tiago EV or Citroen eC3, but they’re the only closes competitors the Comet EV might see. MG has priced the Comet EV between Rs.7.98 lakh to Rs. 9.98 lakh and has three variant on offer. Bookings for the Comet EV will open on May 15th, 2023, and the deliveries will begin from May 22nd.