New MG Comet EV India Launch Details Revealed; Check Expected Price and More

MG Motor India has confirmed that its all-new Comet EV will arrive in India next month. The upcoming model is a compact electric vehicle based on the Wuling Air EV, which is on sale in Indonesia. It has a boxy design and is built on the new GSEV (Global Small Electric Vehicles) platform, which is a product of the joint venture between SAIC, General Motors, and Wuling. The MG Comet EV has a modern and sleek design with split headlamps and takes design cues from its sister brand Wuling's Air EV. It will have a charging point in the middle of the fascia, vertically-stacked twin projector headlamps on both sides, an LED lightbar with a chrome strip, and LED daytime running lights with integrated turn indicators. 

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Additionally, the upcoming Comet EV will have door-mounted ORVMs (Outside Rear View Mirror), a high-mounted stop lamp, vertically-stacked tail lamps, and a rear bumper with a number plate recess and reflectors. The EV will ride on 12-inch steel wheels with wheel covers. It will be offered in five different colours: White, Pink, Blue, Yellow, and Green.

New MG Comet EV: Battery, Range, Specs

The new MG Comet is expected to offer two Wuling Air EV battery options – a 17.3kWh unit and a 26.7kWh. The smaller 17.3kWh battery will have a claimed range of 200km, while the bigger 26.7kWh will offer a driving range of 300km. Going by the speculations, the MG Comet EV's batteries will be locally sourced from Tata Autocomp and will use LFP cells, which are also used in the Tata Nexon EV. 

As for its power figures, the Comet EV is likely to have a single front-axle motor, which will generate around 67bhp of maximum power. However, details will be made official at a later date. 

New MG Comet EV: Interior and Features

Inside, the 2-door Comet EV could feature a big single-piece screen, which will house the infotainment system and fully digital instrument console, sleek AC vents on the centre console, and rotary knobs. Other features include a 2-spoke steering wheel, automatic climate control, electronic parking brake, and voice commands. 

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New MG Comet EV: Expected Price

The all-new Comet EV will be the second EV from the company. The car will be positioned below the ZS EV, currently on sale in the Indian market. Price-wise, the Comet EV may range between Rs 10 lakh and Rs 15 lakh. All prices are ex-showroom. Once launched, it could take on the likes of the Citroen eC3 and Tata Tiago EV.