MG Comet EV in India: price, review & should you buy it (Nov 2026)

WHERE TO BUY

what’s the best price?

Store by store, with warranty and best prices. Abroad comes second.

₹7,89,800 today

At MG dealer

WHERE TO BUY · CHEAPEST FIRST

MG dealer₹7,89,800 ex-showroom; last Dec had year-end offers₹7.9LCheapest

Best price in India

₹7.9L

MG dealer

Cheapest anywhere

India

nothing reliable found

Next sale to watch

november

Black Friday sales · expected, not announced

MG dealer, ₹7.9L
Cheapest: ₹7,89,800 ex-showroom; last Dec had year-end offers

REAL REVIEWS

what are people saying?

What YouTube, Reddit and Instagram are saying.

“Has practically no safety for a highway, passengers are directly in”

— r/CarsIndia

THE LOUDEST TAKE

A city car, not a highway car.

— Mostly Team Bhp

WHAT MOST AGREE ON

THE LOUDEST TAKE

Has practically no safety for a highway, passengers are directly in

— r/CarsIndia

WHAT MOST AGREE ON

A city car, not a highway car.

— Mostly Team Bhp

USP

what makes it unique?

The facts outlets repeat and where the money goes.

THE JARGON, EXPLAINED

BaaS: Battery-as-a-Service: you pay less for the car and rent the battery, paying per kilometre driven.— Mgmotor
FC variants: Excite and Exclusive trims with 7.4kW fast AC charging, so the battery fills quicker at a compatible charger.— Cardekho

NERD OUT FACTS

FACT 01
It started life as the MG Air EV
MG first confirmed this small EV for India under the name Air EV. It was then renamed the Comet EV.
Facebook
FACT 02
The battery pack is IP67-rated
The 17.3 kWh lithium-ion battery pack is IP67-rated and gives a claimed range of up to 230 km.
Smkmg
FACT 03
A 4.2 metre turning radius
The Comet EV is a compact four-seat electric car with a 4.2 metre turning radius, made for tight city streets.
Cars24
FACT 04
Under 3 metres long
The Comet is 2974mm long, 1505mm wide and 1640mm high. It makes 42hp and 110Nm of torque.
Autocarindia

THE JARGON, EXPLAINED

BaaS: Battery-as-a-Service: you pay less for the car and rent the battery, paying per kilometre driven.— Mgmotor
FC variants: Excite and Exclusive trims with 7.4kW fast AC charging, so the battery fills quicker at a compatible charger.— Cardekho

USECASES

WILL THIS WORK FOR ME?

What owners report, aspect by aspect. Every car here is checked on the same things.

Great fit for city driving

Owners praise easy parking and low running costs in city traffic.

PerformancePraised
Easy to drive, easy in narrow roads and heavy traffic.
— MotorBeam
Range and chargingMixed
230 km claimed; owners report about 170 to 190 km real.
— Cardekho
Space and comfortMixed
Rear seat spacious, but ride is choppy; seat belt hard to reach.
— Autocar India
SafetyUnproven
Nothing specific on city safety in the evidence.
Features and screensMixed
Dual 10.25-inch screens; one owner reports software issues.
— Bajajfinserv
Service networkMixed
One owner calls after-sales terrible; another had no major issues.
— Team Bhp
Running costsPraised
One owner saved about ₹9,000 in a month; service ₹1,800 to ₹2,800.
— Topgearmag

made for this.

Owners praise easy parking and low running costs in city traffic.

Great fit

Praised
Performance
Easy to drive, easy in narrow roads and heavy traffic.
— MotorBeam
Mixed
Range and charging
230 km claimed; owners report about 170 to 190 km real.
— Cardekho
Mixed
Space and comfort
Rear seat spacious, but ride is choppy; seat belt hard to reach.
— Autocar India

Unproven
Safety
Nothing specific on city safety in the evidence.
Mixed
Features and screens
Dual 10.25-inch screens; one owner reports software issues.
— Bajajfinserv
Mixed
Service network
One owner calls after-sales terrible; another had no major issues.
— Team Bhp

Praised
Running costs
One owner saved about ₹9,000 in a month; service ₹1,800 to ₹2,800.
— Topgearmag

ALTERNATIVES AND COMPETITORS

MG Comet EV v/s others

The rivals reviewers keep bringing up.

CURRENT CAR
Comet EV by MG
₹7.9L
Pick it as a tiny, cheap-to-run second car for city errands.
Range
230 km claimed
Battery
17.3 kWh
Charging
7.4kW AC (FC only)
Safety rating
Not NCAP-rated
Value for money
Tiago EV by Tata
₹--
You want 5 seats and a bigger battery for slightly less money.
Range
226–285 km
Better as the current shoe
Battery
19.2 kWh
Better as the current shoe
Charging
7.2kW AC, 30kW DC
Better as the current shoe
Safety rating
4 adult, 3 child
Better as the current shoe
Punch EV by Tata
₹--
You can stretch about ₹2.19 lakh for a bigger, proper family EV.
Range
365–468 km
Better as the current shoe
Battery
30 / 40 kWh
Better as the current shoe
Charging
7.2kW AC, DC fast
Better as the current shoe
Safety rating
5 Star (Bharat)
Better as the current shoe

THE ONE DIFFERENCE THAT MATTERS

Tiago EV is cheaper and bigger; Comet is the tiny city car

Choose Comet if

Parking and narrow lanes matter most. It was built as a city car from the ground up.

— carandbike

Choose Tiago EV if

You want more room. It has a 19.2 kWh battery, 60 bhp, 5 seats, and starts about ₹50,000 lower.

— CarDekho

WHAT ARE WE THINKING?

WHAT DO I DO NOW?

Start small in the app, or head to the store.

YOU CAN ALWAYS SAVE FOR IT

Start with just ₹100

1.8K people are planning to save for it

SAVE FOR IT

HEAD TO RETAILERMG dealer

QUICK ANSWERS

the short version

Straight answers, from the same sources as everything above.

Should I buy the MG Comet EV right now?: Wait, till MG's year-end offers. Owners call it the perfect city car. So how far does it really go on one charge, next to the 230 km on the label?
What is the MG Comet EV price in India?: ₹7.9L across Indian stores, checked 4 November 2026. The lowest listing we found is ₹7,89,800 at MG dealer.
When is the next sale for the MG Comet EV?: Black Friday sales is expected around November 2026; ran 28 nov–1 dec last year; this year's dates are not announced.
When did the MG Comet EV launch in India?: On 5 May 2023.
Is the MG Comet EV good for city driving?: Great fit. Made for this. Owners praise easy parking and low running costs in city traffic.
What is the biggest complaint about the MG Comet EV?: Bumpy, choppy ride, raised by many long-term owners. A city car, not a highway car.
How long does the MG Comet EV last?: Nobody knows yet: nothing reliable found.

Should I buy the MG Comet EV right now?

Wait, till MG's year-end offers. Owners call it the perfect city car. So how far does it really go on one charge, next to the 230 km on the label?

What is the MG Comet EV price in India?

₹7.9L across Indian stores, checked 4 November 2026. The lowest listing we found is ₹7,89,800 at MG dealer.

When is the next sale for the MG Comet EV?

Black Friday sales is expected around November 2026; ran 28 nov–1 dec last year; this year's dates are not announced.

When did the MG Comet EV launch in India?

On 5 May 2023.

Is the MG Comet EV good for city driving?

Great fit. Made for this. Owners praise easy parking and low running costs in city traffic.

What is the biggest complaint about the MG Comet EV?

Bumpy, choppy ride, raised by many long-term owners. A city car, not a highway car.

How long does the MG Comet EV last?

Nobody knows yet: nothing reliable found.

We collate what others say. We haven’t tested this. Prices change; check the store before you pay.

MG Comet EV

what’s the best price?

what are people saying?

what makes it unique?

It started life as the MG Air EV

The battery pack is IP67-rated

A 4.2 metre turning radius

Under 3 metres long

WILL THIS WORK FOR ME?

MG Comet EV v/s others

Tiago EV is cheaper and bigger; Comet is the tiny city car

WHAT DO I DO NOW?

the short version