MG Motor India Reveal Comet EV — Launch Likely Soon | V3Cars

03 March 2023
By Amit Saraswat
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MG Motor India have confirmed the name for their upcoming all-electric model and it’s called the Comet EV. MG are likely to launch the 2-door Comet EV in mid-2023 as an urban city commuter.

MG’s Latest EV To Be Called Comet

MG have named the Comet EV after the iconic 1934 British airplane which participated in the England-Australia MacRobertson Air Race. The Comet EV is already on offer as the Air EV in multiple international markets under the Wuling brand.

MG Comet EV Colour Options

MG will offer the Comet EV in 5 colour options:

Yellow
Blue
White
Green
Light pink

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MG Comet EV Expected Dimensions

MG also revealed the first images of the Comet EV and it looks identical to its cousin — the Wuling Air EV. The Comet EV is likely to measure around 3 metres in length and offer a wheelbase of 2000mm. It will offer a 2 door bodystyle with seating for up to 4 passengers. It remains to be seen whether it will offer a tailgate or just a small storage space accessible from the inside.

Here are the dimensions of the Wuling Air EV against the Tata Nano for reference:

WULING AIR EV VS TATA NANO DIMENSIONS
Dimensions	Air EV	Difference	Nano
Length	2974mm	190mm	3164mm
Width	1505mm	245mm	1750mm
Height	1631mm	21mm	1652mm
Wheelbase	2010mm	220mm	2230mm

MG Comet EV Expected Features

In terms of features, the Comet EV is likely to offer twin 10.25-inch connected screens, climate control, keyless entry with push-button start/stop, electric parking brake, power-adjustable ORVMs, steering-mounted controls, rear parking sensors, dual airbags, LED headlights and LED tail lights.

MG Comet EV

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MG Comet EV Expected Powertrain Details

MG are yet to reveal the powertrain details of the Comet EV. The Wuling Air EV offers 2 battery pack options in the international market — 17.3kWh and 26.7kWh. The 17.3kWh battery pack offers a claimed range of up to 200km on a single charge, while the 26.7kWh battery pack offers a range of 300km. Both variants come with a 40PS electric motor. We are yet to learn whether MG will offer one of the 2 mentioned battery packs or offer a new battery pack for our market.

MG Comet EV

MG Comet EV Expected Launch Timeline, Price And Rivals

MG Motor India are likely to launch the Comet EV in mid 2023. The prices of the Comet EV could start from Rs. 10 lakh ex-showroom. It is likely to rival the Tata Tiago EV, which is a bigger hatchback than the Comet EV. However, the Comet EV is likely to offer more connectivity features and entertainment features to attract young car buyers.

MG Comet EV

Also Read: 2023 Tata Tiago EV Launched With 2 Battery Pack Options

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Amit Saraswat

Born and brought up in Agra, he grew up reading magazines more than textbooks. With a keen interest in cars, he decided to make his future in automotive journalism and is currently helping in content at V3Cars.