MG Comet EV India review

MG Comet EV

Quick review

MG Comet EV exterior

Has a cube-like design

Proportions reminiscent of Tata Nano
Smallest car in India
3-door boxy body style
Front/rear LED lightbars
Design theme similar to Japanese Kei cars

MG Comet EV dashboard, interior

Spacious, premium cabin

Dual-tone grey/white interior
Two-spoke steering wheel
Chrome-finished rotary drive selector
Physical HVAC controls
Apple-ipod like steering controls

MG Comet EV rear seats, space

Decent rear space; only seats two

Comfort akin to 3rd row of an MPV
Upright seatback angle
Small seat base; little thigh support
Vertical rear quarterless offers great view/sufficient light flow

Packed with features

LED headlamps/tailights
Drive modes: Eco, Normal, Sport
TPMS
Keyless entry
10.25-inch touchscreen, digital driver’s display
Wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto

Battery, range, charging

Battery pack: 17.3kWh
Claimed range: 230km
10-100%: 7 hours (3.3kW AC charger)
Output: 42hp, 110Nm

Performance, ride & handling

Smooth power delivery
Feels best at slow/medium speeds
Easily manoeuvrable due to light steering
Firm ride due to small wheels
Less steering inputs required at high speeds

Price & rivals

Introductory price: Rs 7.98 lakh
More variants to arrive later
Bookings to open on May 15
Rivals: Tata Tiago EV, Citroen eC3

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Verdict

We like:
Compact and manoeuvrable
Upmarket interior

We don’t like:
Firm ride
Doesn’t feel like a full grown car

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