This Is How Far The MG Comet EV Can Go In A Single Charge

We completely drained the MG Comet EV and found its real-world driving range

• The Comet EV offers a claimed range of 230km.

• It comes with a 17.3kWh battery pack with a rear-mounted electric motor.

• Prices range from Rs 7.98 lakh to Rs 9.98 lakh (introductory, ex-showroom).

MG Comet EV entered the Indian market earlier this year and bested the Tata Tiago EV to become the country’s most affordable electric car with introductory prices starting from Rs 7.98 lakh (ex-showroom). MG claims a range of 230km for this micro EV, so we decided to put the Comet through our rigorous test and figure out its real-world driving range.

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But before getting into the details of the test, let’s see what the Comet EV offers.

Battery Pack & Performance

Since the Comet EV is a car meant for city commutes, it gets a small 17.3kWh battery with a rear-mounted electric motor. It claims a bold 230km, less than even the entry-level Tata Tiago EV, but let’s dive into the range it delivered in real-world driving conditions.

Real-world Range

In our thorough range test, we took the Comet EV out and kept driving till the battery went from 100 to 0 percent. In keeping with the purpose of the Comet EV, we decided not to get on the highway and carried out our test inside the city. During our test, the AC was set at 24 degrees, and the fan speed was set at 2.

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With all these parameters set and after driving the entire day in the city, the Comet EV delivered a range of 182km, which is about 50km less than its claimed driving range. Nonetheless, for a city commuter, a range of over 180km should be enough to get you through the week between recharge sessions. That’s handy given that the MG Comet does not support fast charging and a 3.3kWh charger will take 7 hours for a top-up.

What Happens As The Battery Level Drops?

During our tests, we noticed a couple of important details about the Comet EV as the battery levels were almost depleted. When the charge reaches 26 percent, there is a decline in the throttle response. There is another drop at 10 percent battery and it reduces even further at 5 percent. 

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But unlike some other EVs, the Comet’s speed cap is much more reasonable. Even at 2 percent charge left, the Comet EV can travel at up to 30kmph, which is sufficient for city traffic. Also, the AC doesn’t switch off till the car drains out but you have the option of auto switch off.

Final Thoughts

Overall, the Comet EV does offer a stress-free city driving experience with enough range for your daily commutes. MG has priced it between Rs 7.98 lakh and Rs 9.98 lakh (introductory, ex-showroom) and it is a rival to the Tata Tiago EV and the Citroen eC3. It may lack size and practicality compared to conventional hatchbacks, but it makes up for it by offering premium tech features and a stand-out design.

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