MG Motor India on Wednesday launched its latest Comet model at an introductory price of Rs 7.98 lakh (ex-showroom), making it the most affordable electric vehicle in the country. Comet is the company’s second electric vehicle model after the ZS EV.
“The Comet EV is more than just a car; it represents our determination to change the way we move around our cities,” Rajeev Chaba, chairman and chief executive of MG Motor India, said in a statement.
Comet EV is built on the all-electric GSEV platform, the fastest to reach one million EV sales worldwide, he added.
“At MG, we understand that the future of mobility is electric and connected. With the Comet EV, we aim to enable our customers to make a smart choice without compromising on style or convenience,” Chaba said.
MG Motor, a wholly owned branch of SAIC Motor in China, has invested around Rs. 700 crores in the development of Comet, which would be deployed from its Halol-based factory in Gujarat.
Comet comes with a range of approximately 230 km on a single charge. It comes with a 17.3 kWh lithium-ion battery and can be fully charged in about 7 hours.
The two-door hatchback comes with an automatic transmission, dual front airbags and a rear view camera, among various other features. It also comes with an integrated iSmart system that supports over 55 connected car features and over 100 voice commands.
The Comet EV has been rated by MG to deliver a charging cost of Rs. 519 per 1,000 km, according to details shared by the company.
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