MG Motor, additionally known as Morris Garages, launched Wednesday its second EV in India — known as Comet EV — focusing on the plenty searching for a compact car for city mobility.
The British model, a unit of Chinese language state-owned SAIC Motor, says its new hatchback is ideal for younger commuters within the South Asian nation. At a beginning worth of $9,700 (7.98 lakhs Indian Rupees), the Comet is inexpensive. It’s additionally fairly cute trying and is available in a spread of vibrant colours. Plus, drivers can select between over 250 decal choices and graphics to personalize their journey, based on the corporate.
On the subject of metropolis commuting, the car is sufficiently small for even probably the most difficult of parking areas and has a brief turning radius of 4.2 meters to offer a greater driving and parking expertise. And you may even match 4 folks in it, roughly comfortably.
“The Comet EV is for individuals who are searching for a wise answer to fight right this moment’s city mobility points,” Rajeev Chaba, president of MG Motor India, mentioned through the launch of the car.
The MG Comet, which seems to be a rebadged model of the Wuling Air EV that SAIC-GM-Wuling (SGMW) launched in Indonesia and China in June final 12 months, delivers a spread of about 143 miles on a single cost. It packs a 17.3 kWh Li-Ion battery and is supplied with wi-fi Apple Automobile Play and Android Auto help.
MG Motor appears to generate as much as 30% of its native gross sales from the EV section and is seeking to launch two extra EVs within the nation by the top of 2024. The corporate launched its first EV SUV, the ZS, within the Indian market in 2019.
The Comet EV will probably be obtainable for bookings beginning Could 15, with deliveries going reside later within the month.
MG Motor is about to tackle India’s Tata Motors, which has the Tiago EV as its most inexpensive EV that begins at about $10,600 (8.69 lakhs Indian Rupees).
The pricing and options of the Comet EV make it a promising possibility within the Indian market, the place EVs are simply 1% of the over 3 million vehicles offered every year. Nevertheless, MG Motor is presently below New Delhi’s scrutiny as a consequence of alleged monetary irregularities. The corporate can also be going through a tricky battle with present gamers together with Tata Motors that wish to develop their presence within the rising EV market with their choices and native attain.
