MG Motors is planning to launch a budget EV suitable for city commuters and the model has been spotted testing in Gurugram.
The latest images of the soon-to-be-launched MG Comet EV while testing have surfaced. It is based on the Wuling Air EV sold in the international market as a budget-friendly city ride. MG Motors recently announced the name Comet and the launch is likely to take place in a few weeks. With this product, MG aims to target and grab the audience who are looking for environment-friendly mobility solutions without burning a hole through their pockets. Here are the details.
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MG Comet EV Testing
These images have been shared by the Chinese-owned British carmaker in a bid to create buzz around the EV prior to the imminent launch. That is the reason why the colourful camouflage has been chosen to attract young buyers. It represents a graffiti theme which is a direct call for action for Gen Z. Looking at the real-life images, one can experience the dimensions of this EV. It will be perfectly suited for traffic-intensive city commuters requiring minimal parking space.
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Features
Since Comet is based on the Wuling Air EV, the overall length will be just short of 3 m and the wheelbase will hover somewhere around the 2 m mark. Obviously, the Comet will keep the running costs in check in addition to helping, at least the urban spaces becoming pollution-scarce. The interior would include two 10.25-inch touchscreens for infotainment and driver’s instrument cluster, faux leather upholstery, connected car tech, steering-mounted audio controls, climate control, keyless entry, dual airbags, ABS with EBD, rear parking camera and more.
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Specs
While there are no official announcements related to the specifications, we could relate things to the Wuling Air EV which comes in 2 battery pack options – a 17.3 kWh and a 26.7 kWh. In the most efficient settings, the bigger battery could offer a 300 km range, whereas the smaller battery could offer around 200 km. The electric motor will be able to output a healthy and useful 41 PS of peak power. However, the most enticing part will be the pricing which could be around Rs 8 lakh, ex-showroom.
