oi-Dennis Abraham James
The
age
of
electric
vehicles
is
slowly
but
surely
coming
upon
us.
While
we
have
recently
been
inundated
with
larger-size
electric
vehicles
that
cater
to
the
family
guy
and
those
among
the
hoi-polloi.
However,
to
date,
there
hasn’t
been
an
EV
that
caters
to
the
generation
that
will
have
to
deal
with
the
permanent
shift
towards
full
electrification.
So
what
happens
when
a
carmaker
takes
notice
of
the
future
and
decides
to
come
up
with
a
quirky
yet
practical
solution?
A
visit
to
the
capital
saw
us
staring
at
the
rather
comically
small
(from
the
outside)
MG
Comet
EV.
A
chance
behind
the
wheel
of
the
Comet
EV
on
Delhi’s
streets
showed
us
just
what
MG
has
cooked
up
for
the
electric
future
of
the
nation…
MG
Comet
EV
Design
&
Features
–
Quirky
Yet
Useful
The
MG
Comet
EV
is
in
a
word
quirky.
There
is
something
rather
cheerful
and
funky
about
the
two-door
Comet
EV
that
draws
attention
to
it
as
does
its
rather
tiny
overall
footprint.
The
front
section
of
the
Comet
EV
slightly
sticks
out
in
front
of
the
raked
windscreen
of
the
micro
EV.
Taking
centre
stage
is
an
illuminated
MG
badge
that
also
acts
as
a
visual
aid
to
identifying
the
door
covering
up
the
Comet’s
charging
port.
Above
the
illuminated
badge
sits
a
lightbar-style
DRL
that
runs
across
the
width
of
the
Comet.
This
DRL
design
is
extended
further
to
the
sides
of
the
MG
Comet
EV
by
the
chrome
strips
that
run
to
the
integrated
turn
indicators
on
the
ORVMs.
Vertically
stacked
lights
can
be
found
on
either
side
of
the
lower
section
of
the
MG
Comet
EV’s
front
end.
These
include
twin
headlights
and
a
turn
indicator
on
each
side
of
a
small
air
intake
at
the
front.
The
quirks
and
fun
features
are
even
more
visible
from
the
sides
with
the
large
single
door
that
stretches
across
almost
the
entire
distance
between
the
wheels.
Immediately
after
this
a
vertical
three-quarter
window
panel
that
increases
the
glasshouse
area
of
the
Comet
EV.
MG’s
micro
EV
rides
on
tiny
12-inch
steel
wheels
that
sport
stylish
wheel
covers
for
a
bit
more
fun.
The
rear
section
of
the
MG
Comet
EV
is
quite
similar
in
design
to
the
front
end
of
the
microcar.
Sitting
underneath
the
vertical
rear
windscreen
is
a
full-width
lightbar
that
also
acts
as
a
large
brake
light.
Below
the
brake
lit
sits
the
MG
badge
(not
illuminated)
and
the
LED
taillights
can
be
found
in
vertically
stacked
units
that
sit
above
the
rear
bumper
of
the
all-new
Comet
EV.
Once
you
open
the
doors
of
the
MG
Comet
EV,
you’ll
be
greeted
by
a
cabin
that
looks
rather
minimalistic
and
modern.
The
dash
is
dominated
by
twin
10.25-inch
displays
for
the
instrumentation
and
infotainment
setups.
The
infotainment
screen
is
a
touchscreen
unit
that
supports
both
Android
Auto
and
Apple
CarPlay
wirelessly
and
comes
connected
to
a
twin-speaker
audio
system.
The
audio
can
be
controlled
by
the
controls
mounted
to
the
leather-wrapped
steering
wheel.
The
MG
Comet
EV’s
infotainment
screen
is
also
where
you
connect
with
the
microcar’s
connected
car
suite
that
includes
55+
features.
The
infotainment
screen
also
acts
as
a
display
for
the
rear-view
parking
camera.
Below
the
infotainment
screen
is
where
you
find
a
trio
of
knobs
that
help
control
the
manual
air-conditioning
system.
Putting
the
Comet
EV
into
gear
is
done
using
the
rotary
knob
between
the
front
seats
while
the
handbrake
is
a
proper
old-school
manual
lever.
The
MG
Comet
EV’s
seats
follow
the
same
dual-tone
grey
theme
as
the
rest
of
the
cabin.
While
the
seats
are
slightly
smaller
in
size
compared
to
those
in
regular-sized
cars,
they
are
quite
comfortable.
The
MG
Comet
EV
is
a
strict
four-seater
and
access
to
the
rear
seats
is
quite
easy.
This
is
thanks
to
the
one-touch
tumble
function
for
the
front
passenger
seat
and
the
long
door
that
allows
you
to
slip
into
the
back
row
of
seats.
For
those
wondering
just
how
safe
the
new
MG
Comet
EV
is,
there
is
good
news.
The
Comet
EV’s
high-strength
body
is
made
with
the
help
of
17
hot-stamped
panels.
The
Comet
EV
micro
car
from
MG
sports
dual
front
airbags,
ABS
with
EBD,
TPMS,
reversing
camera
and
sensors,
3-point
seatbelts
and
ISOFIX
anchor
points
for
child
seats
as
part
of
its
safety
arsenal.
MG
Comet
EV
Specs
&
Dimensions
–
Big
In
All
The
Small
Ways
The
MG
Comet
EV
is
the
smallest
car
that
has
hit
India’s
roads
in
terms
of
its
overall
length
coming
in
at
a
whopping
125mm
shorter
than
the
Tata
Nano.
The
MG
Comet
EV
is
2,974mm
long,
1,505mm
wide
and
1,640mm
tall.
The
electric
MG
Comet
has
a
2,010mm
long
wheelbase
and
a
turning
circle
of
4.2
metres.
The
MG
Comet
EV
is
powered
by
a
17.3kWh
lithium-ion
battery
pack
that
delivers
an
ARAI-certified
range
of
230
kilometres
on
a
single
charge.
The
Comet
EV
only
supports
AC
charging
and
charging
up
the
battery
pack
with
a
3.3kW
charging
cable
takes
7
hours
(10-80%
charge
takes
5
hours).
The
battery
pack
sends
power
to
a
single
electric
motor
mounted
to
the
rear
axle
of
the
Comet
EV
that
pushes
out
41.4bhp
and
110Nm
of
peak
torque.
MG
Comet
EV
Price
–
India’s
Most
Affordable
EV
The
MG
Comet
EV
is
priced
at
Rs
7.98
lakhs
(ex-showroom),
which
makes
it
the
nation’s
most
affordable
EV
currently
on
sale
today.
MG
Comet
EV
Driving
Impressions
–
Dinky
Electric
Shooting
Star
The
MG
Comet
EV’s
starting
procedure
is
as
quirky
as
the
rest
of
the
car.
Once
in
gear,
you
double-tap
the
brake
pedal
to
get
the
Comet
EV
rolling.
The
Comet
EV’s
powertrain
is
rather
noise-free
and
the
microcar
accelerates
in
a
linear
fashion
when
you
press
down
on
the
accelerator.
Hitting
speeds
of
around
110km/h
is
quite
possible
behind
the
wheel
of
the
all-new
Comet
EV.
MG’s
electric
microcar
offers
three
driving
modes
–
Eco,
Normal
and
Sport.
We
found
Eco
and
Normal
to
be
rather
similar
while
Sport
offered
a
definite
extra
bit
of
sharpness
in
terms
of
acceleration.
Speaking
of
the
steering,
the
slightly
small
wheel
only
offers
tilt
adjustment.
However,
it
feels
quite
light
in
the
hand
which
is
perfect
for
the
city
life
the
Comet
EV
is
meant
for.
A
light
steering
wheel
along
with
rear-wheel
drive
and
a
manual
handbrake
do
call
for
a
bit
of
fun.
However,
the
steering
doesn’t
quite
appreciate
aggressive
manoeuvring.
Speaking
of
fun,
pushing
the
Comet
EV
into
a
corner
isn’t
any.
This
is
due
to
the
unique
combination
of
the
MG
Comet
EV’s
tall-boy
design,
small
wheelbase,
tiny
wheels
and
soft
suspension
setup
which
means
that
body
roll
is
more
than
evident.
While
the
suspension
is
on
the
softer
side,
going
over
the
bad
roads
that
mar
our
cities,
especially
the
ones
in
New
Delhi
can
be
an
absolute
pain.
The
tiny
12-inch
wheels
that
are
shod
in
145/70
R12
rubber
make
any
journey
over
sharp
bumps
and
ruts
harsh,
to
say
the
least.
Thankfully
the
brakes
provide
enough
stopping
power
to
help
you
stop
before
and
evade
most
of
the
ruts
and
bumps.
The
Comet
EV
sports
disc
brakes
up
front
and
drums
at
the
rear
which
is
aided
along
by
multiple
levels
of
regen
braking.
The
brake
pedal
offers
more
than
adequate
travel
and
the
brakes
themselves
offer
good
initial
bite
and
good
progression
as
you
depress
the
pedal
down
further.
The
Comet
EV
also
sports
multiple
regen
modes
that
help
with
the
braking
with
the
strong
mode
being
the
best
of
the
bunch.
However,
one-pedal
driving
is
not
offered
with
the
Comet
EV,
which
we
feel
is
a
shame
considering
that
this
is
an
electric
car
for
the
city.
MG
claims
that
the
all-new
Comet
EV
will
provide
230km
of
range
on
a
single
charge.
While
we
didn’t
get
enough
time
behind
the
wheel
in
Delhi
to
test
this
out,
we
wouldn’t
rule
out
a
real-world
range
of
up
to
170
kilometres.
Final
Thoughts
About
The
MG
Comet
EV
–
Small
Package
For
GenZ
Drivers
Going
Big
On
EVs
The
MG
Comet
EV
is
a
quirky
little
electric
microcar
aimed
at
a
generation
that
is
more
than
likely
to
go
electric
for
their
first
car.
With
its
beguilingly
cute
looks,
surprisingly
sized
interior
aggressive
price
point
and
a
drive
that
won’t
bore
you
even
in
the
jams,
the
Comet
EV
from
MG
may
just
be
the
perfect
EV
for
the
GenZ
driver
looking
to
beat
the
buddhas
into
the
electric
age
despite
its
somewhat
harsh
ride.
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