MG Baojun Yep Electric SUV Design Patent Filed in India, Here's What You Need to Know

SAIC, Baojun and MG Motor India's parent company, has recently filed a design patent for its micro-SUV in India, called the Yep – a compact electric SUV based on the Global Small Electric Vehicle (GSEV) platform, which also underpins the MG Comet EV. The Yep made its global debut at the 2023 Shanghai Auto Show in China, with a boxy design similar to conventional sports utility vehicles. Judging by the patent image, the rebadged version of the Baojun Yep will look largely similar to the China-spec unit, with the exception of the MG badges at both ends. Such a practice is not uncommon for MG Motor, as for its second electric model in India, the Comet, it heavily borrowed from its sister company. For those unaware, the MG Comet EV looks almost identical to the Wuling Air EV available in China and other markets. The only difference is that the India-spec Comet gets body-coloured bumpers, unlike the dual-tone bumpers with black inserts of the China-spec model.  

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MG Baojun Yep EV: Dimensions

Dimensionally, the Baojun Yep is 3,381mm in length, 1,685mm in width, and 1,721mm in height. It has a wheelbase of 2,110mm. The Yep will sit above the Comet, which is 81mm shorter and 407mm smaller than the Yep. 

MG Baojun Yep EV: Battery, Range

Powering the Baojun Yep EV is a 28.1kWh lithium-ion battery, which offers a claimed range of up to 303km (CLTC). The battery can be charged from 30 to 80 per cent in 35 minutes (claimed) via a DC fast charger. Whereas, the car takes 8.5 hours to be charged from 20 to 80 per cent using a DC charger. The SUV's single electric motor on the rear axle cranks out 67bhp and 140Nm of peak torque, while the car can reach a top speed of 100km/h.  

The power and range figures of the car have not been revealed yet for the Indian market, but they are expected to differ from those of the Chinese model. 

MG Baojun Yep EV: Exterior, Interior Details

The exterior of the China-spec Yep is defined by simple square LED headlamps, a rugged bumper design, quad-LED daytime running lights, chunky wheel arches with 15-inch alloy wheels, roof rails, plastic cladding on its lower half, an optional LED display at the tailgate, etc. 

Inside, we find that the Yep is a retro-themed electric vehicle that seats 4 people. It features a three-spoke steering wheel, a few switches for AC controls, a 10.25-inch infotainment system, a digital instrument cluster, heated front seats, an electrically adjustable driver's seat, a rear-view camera, ADAS functionalities, and more. 

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MG Baojun Yep EV: Price, Availability

Expect the India-spec MG Baojun Yep EV to arrive in the home market sometime in 2025. In terms of pricing, there is no exact update, but it is expected to command a slight premium over the Comet EV. Upon launch, the new Yep will go against the likes of the Citroen eC3. 

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