The MG Comet, India’s Smallest Four-seater EV, Launched At Rs 7.98 Lakh

• MG Comet EV launched in India at Rs 7.98 lakh. 
• It’s an ultra compact electric vehicle with a tall-boy silhouette. 
• Inside, the EV gets dual 10.25-inch screens and Apple iPod-like steering controls.
• Features include wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, connected car tech and dual airbags.
• Leaked specs reveal 17.3kWh battery powering a 42PS e-motor, good for 230km claimed range.
• Smaller alternative to Tiago EV and Citroen eC3. 

MG Motor India has announced prices of the country’s smallest four-seater EV, the Comet. The ultra compact electric vehicle retails in India from Rs 7.98 lakh and comes to the country in one single variant. It’s basically a rebadged version of the Wuling Air EV sold in the Indonesian market. Bookings are set to open on May 15, while test drives will commence from April 27 onwards. 

In terms of styling, the Comet EV features a boxy shape with a tall-boy silhouette. Its front-end gets two square-shaped LED headlamps with a LED DRL strip running above it. And the same design analogy is present at the rear with the tail lamps and LED strip. In profile, the Comet rolls on 12-inch steel wheels. 

On the inside, the MG Comet EV gets dual 10.25-inch screens comprising the digital driver’s display and touchscreen infotainment system. It also gets a two-spoke steering wheel with Apple iPod-like buttons for the controls and physical AC knobs. For accessing the rear cabin, the co-driver seat gets a one-touch flip function. 

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In terms of features, the mini-EV gets wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, connected car tech, a two-speaker sound system, keyless entry with push button start and power windows. On the safety front, the Comet gets dual airbags, ABS with EBD, rear parking sensors with camera and ISOFIX child seat mounts. 

Based on a leaked document, the MG Comet EV gets a 17.3kWh battery pack that powers a 42PS rear-mounted e-motor. This setup is good for a claimed range of 230km. For more details about the Comet EV’s specifications, including dimensions and charging time, check out this story. 

The Comet EV is a smaller alternative to models like the Tata Tiago EV and Citroen eC3. Our drive impressions of this compact EV will drop tomorrow on April 27, so stay tuned.