The MG Comet, a small electric vehicle, has been launched in India with an introductory price of Rs. 7.98 lakh (ex-showroom). Positioned below the ZS EV in the company’s electric range, the Comet was unveiled for the Indian market last week. Test drives are set to begin on April 27, with deliveries scheduled to start on May 15.
On the exterior, the Comet EV features an illuminated MG logo that doubles as a charging flap, LED headlamps, LED light bars at the front and rear, LED tail lights, chrome door handles, and 12-inch steel wheels with wheel covers.
Inside, the MG Comet comes with a space grey interior theme, a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system, a 10.25-inch fully digital instrument cluster, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, electrically adjustable ORVMs, tilt-adjustable steering, power windows, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, steering-mounted controls, keyless entry, and 50:50 split rear seats.
Safety features include dual airbags, ABS with EBD, rear parking sensors, a seat-belt reminder system, a speed alert system, TPMS, a reverse parking camera, an impact-sensing auto door-unlock function, and a speed-sensing door lock function.
The MG Comet EV is powered by a 17.3kWh battery pack that provides a range of 230km on a single charge. The motor produces 41bhp and 110Nm of torque. The model has a claimed range of 230km on a single full charge. Charging it via the 3.3kW unit will take seven hours for 0-100 per cent, while 10-80 per cent will come up in five hours. A review of the MG Comet EV will be available on April 27 at 12 pm.
Automatic gears are not necessary for electric cars as they operate differently from traditional gasoline-powered cars. Electric motors provide maximum torque from a standstill, eliminating the need for multiple gears. While some electric cars do use a single-speed or two-speed gearbox, they are designed to optimize the efficiency and performance of the electric motor, rather than shift gears in the same way as traditional transmissions. The absence of gears in electric cars provides several benefits, including smoother operation, less maintenance, and greater efficiency.
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