MG Motor India Comet EV (Gen 1 - 2023)
Electric city car · 4W · Launched 2023
₹6.99 - 9.29 Lakh (discontinued)
Ex-showroom India
Range
177 km
Battery
17.3 kWh
Top speed
100 km/h
Charge
7 hr
Power
42 bhp
Seats
2
Overview
Original 2-seater MG Comet EV. Replaced by the 2024 Plus variant with 230 km range. The car that proved city EVs have a market in India.
Best for
Used car shoppers wanting the cheapest 4W EV available at ₹4-6L in second-hand market
Pros & cons
+Pros
- Historic — proved city EV concept works in India
- ₹6.99L launch price was groundbreaking
- 845 kg — lightest car ever sold in India
- Easy to park anywhere
−Cons
- Discontinued — replaced by Comet EV Plus
- 177 km range — limited
- Only 2 seats
- 150L boot — tiny
Key features
Safety features
Known issues & how ev.care helps
Important: These issues were reported in earlier production batches and have largely been addressed by MG Motor India in newer models through OTA updates and manufacturing improvements. If you experience any of these, ev.care's certified technicians can diagnose and resolve them — often in a single visit.
Range drops significantly with AC
Reported in earlier models — MG Motor India has released fixes for newer batches.
Ride quality stiff on bad roads
Reported in earlier models — MG Motor India has released fixes for newer batches.
ev.care covers all MG Motor India EVs — our technicians are DIYguru-certified on MG Motor India platforms. We've completed thousands of MG Motor India repairs across Delhi (expanding to 30+ cities by 2027).
Buying considerations
- 1Great second car / city runabout in used market
All specifications
Battery & charging+
| Battery capacity | 17.3 kWh |
|---|---|
| Range (ARAI) | 177 km |
| Charge time (0-100%) | 7 hours |
| Fast charge | — |
| Battery warranty | 8 years / 0 km |
| Battery repurchase | No |
Performance+
| Top speed | 100 km/h |
|---|---|
| Power | 42 bhp |
| Torque | 110 Nm |
| Motor type | PMSM |
| Drive type | RWD |
Dimensions+
| Kerb weight | 845 kg |
|---|---|
| Ground clearance | 165 mm |
| Boot space | 150 litres |
| Seating | 2 seats |
On-road price by city
Estimated on-road price of MG Motor India Comet EV (Gen 1 - 2023). Actual price may vary by dealer and variant. Includes RTO + insurance + handling.
| City | Ex-showroom | RTO | Insurance | On-road (est.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Delhi | ₹6.99 Lakh | ₹27,960(4%) | ₹24,465 | ₹7.66 Lakh |
Mumbai | ₹6.99 Lakh | ₹76,890(11%) | ₹24,465 | ₹8.15 Lakh |
Bengaluru | ₹6.99 Lakh | ₹55,920(8%) | ₹24,465 | ₹7.94 Lakh |
Hyderabad | ₹6.99 Lakh | ₹62,910(9%) | ₹24,465 | ₹8.01 Lakh |
Chennai | ₹6.99 Lakh | ₹55,920(8%) | ₹24,465 | ₹7.94 Lakh |
Pune | ₹6.99 Lakh | ₹69,900(10%) | ₹24,465 | ₹8.08 Lakh |
Ahmedabad | ₹6.99 Lakh | ₹41,940(6%) | ₹24,465 | ₹7.80 Lakh |
Kolkata | ₹6.99 Lakh | ₹34,950(5%) | ₹24,465 | ₹7.73 Lakh |
Estimates based on standard RTO rates. EV-specific exemptions may apply in some states. Contact dealer for exact on-road pricing.
ev.care expert verdict
Based on real service data from ev.care's 2,500+ EV repair network and hands-on evaluation.
Good
MG Motor India Comet EV (Gen 1 - 2023)
₹6.99 - 9.29 Lakh (discontinued)
Bottom line
The MG Motor India Comet EV (Gen 1 - 2023) scores 6.8/10 overall. Best suited for: Used car shoppers wanting the cheapest 4W EV available at ₹4-6L in second-hand market. Key strength: historic — proved city ev concept works in india. Main consideration: discontinued — replaced by comet ev plus.
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