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MG Comet EV review: India's most affordable EV with charging cost of Rs 519 per 1,000 kms

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Comet EV was designed on the 'Big Inside, Compact Outside’ concept. Ultra-compact size, light steering and small turning radius make it perfect for crowded cities.

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By CNBCTV18.com Apr 27, 2023 1:44:23 PM IST (Published)

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MG has launched the Comet EV in a single variant at an introductory price of Rs. Rs 7.98 lakh making it the most affordable EV in India.

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The MG Comet EV’s battery pack capacity is 17.3 kWh which means that it will need around 17 units of electricity for a full charge. The approximate charging cost of Rs 519/month says MG Motor.

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Comet EV was designed on the 'Big Inside, Compact Outside’ concept. Ultra-compact size, light steering and small turning radius make it perfect for crowded cities.

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iSmart with 55+Connected Car Features, 100+ Voice Commands.

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17.3kWh li-ion battery with Prismatic cells with a range of 230km. The real-world range should be 150 – 160 km which is enough for an urban commuter.

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Adjustable drive modes and selectable re-gen braking are useful in various driving conditions.

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The new car comes with a good-looking cabin that has adequate space for 4 people to drive around town.

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Tech includes a 10.25-inch touchscreen with wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay, connected car benefits and digital key sharing.

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Good feature list for the price: LED headlamps, indirect TPMS, keyless entry, split folding rear seat, reverse parking camera with sensors, etc.

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Not for people who want to do highway runs. This car is strictly for the city only as a 41bhp motor isn’t fun to drive. The top speed is limited to 80 km/h. (Image: Twitter.com/MGMotorIn)

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Zero boot space with all the seats up. You’ll have to fold the rear seats if you want to carry any luggage.

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No DC fast charging or even AC fast charging options. Just home charging is available which takes 7 hours for a full charge (10 – 80% in 5 hours).

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Missing features like seat height adjustment (tall drivers would want to lower the seat), rear washer and wiper and spare wheel.

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