By Mary Apartment
June 29, 2020
MG Motor India has revealed the name of its upcoming electric car- Comet. Here are 10 things to know about this EV.
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MG will launch the Wuling Air EV, available in many global markets, as the MG Comet in India.
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The name pays homage to the iconic 1934 British airplane that won the England-Australia MacRobertson Air Race. Most MG model names come from aviation- Hector and Gloster are also named after WW2 air planes.
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MG Comet EV will be the smallest four-wheeler on sale in India, just 2.9m long. But the skateboard platform will give it ample space inside.
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The exterior looks identical to the Wuling Air EV, featuring a two-tone front fascia, tall and stubby nose, small wheels pushed to the edges, and a boxy shape.
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It will come with a dual-screen set-up comprising two 10.25-inch screens, connected car tech, dual-tone interiors, voice commands, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and there could possibly be a sunroof as well.
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MG Comet EV is expected to be powered by a 20-25kWh battery pack, locally sourced from Tata AutoComp, and could even offer a driving range of up to 300km.
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This MG electric car will be powered by a single, front-axle mounted electric motor producing around 50kW (68hp).
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It will be assembled in India and will have over 60 percent localisation gone into it.
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MG Comet is expected to hit the Indian market in mid-2023 and will compete with Tata Tiago EV and Citroen eC3 here.
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The Comet EV will be positioned as a premium intra-city runabout, and could be priced around Rs 10 lakh (ex-showroom).