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The MG Comet EV will compete with the likes of the Tata Tiago EV and Citroen eC3 electric hatchbacks in India
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The MG Comet EV has been launched at an introductory price of Rs 7.98 lakh (ex-showroom). The MG Comet EV is offered in three levels - Pace, Play and Push. The base Pace trim level is being offered at Rs 7.98 lakh (ex-showroom) while the mid-level Play variant can be had for Rs 9.28 lakh (ex-showroom). The top-end Push variant will command a price tag of 9.98 lakh (ex-showroom). These prices are valid for the first 5,000 customers post which MG might change the pricing on the EV.
Buyers will get an option to choose from five colour options which include dual-tone Apple Green and Starry Black, dual-tone Candy White and Starry Black, Starry Black, Aurora Silver and Candy White. Customers will also be given a choice of adding multiple customisation options via skins and wraps and can have over 250 possible combinations.
The MG Comet EV is 2,974mm long, 1,505mm wide and gets a 2,010mm of wheelbase. The compact dimensions allow a turning radius of just 4.2m. The tallboy design also opens up space for four adults and MG claims even six-footers will be comfortable inside the Comet EV. The Comet EV is powered by an electric motor that generates 42bhp of peak power and 110Nm of peak torque. This motor sips juice from a 17.3kWh battery pack that delivers a claimed range of 230km. The battery pack takes about seven hours to charge from zero to 100 percent via a 3.3kW charger.
- Peak Power: 42bhp; Peak Torque: 110Nm
- 230km claimed range
- 10.25-inch dual screens with Android Auto / Apple CarPlay, leather wrapped steering, steering mounted audio controls
- ABS + EBD, dual airbags, front disc brakes
The vehicle runs on 145/70 R12 tyres and gets discs only at the front. Underpinning the Comet EV is a McPherson Strut and a Multi-Link Coil Suspension at the front and rear respectively. The vehicle's battery pack is IP67 certified and gets safety features such as ABS + EBD, rear parking sensors and camera, TPMS, day/night mirror, ISOFIX child seat mounts and dual front airbags.
As for features, the MG Comet EV gets LED lighting, an illuminated MG logo, a 10.25-inch fully digital MID, a 10.25-inch central infotainment screen with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, keyless go with a smart key system, power windows, manual AC, 2 speakers, charging sockets, as well as connected car tech.