Is the MG Comet EV Range Fair Enough for a Daily Commute?

The MG Comet EV is the 4 seater, most affordable electric car in India. It comes with a 17.2 kWh battery pack and offers a range of 180 to 190 kilometers. But is the MG comet EV range fair enough for a daily commute? Can you consider it in your buying list? Let’s find out now!

First, the Comet EV is the cheapest electric car that starts at ₹6.99 lakh, while the other two variants named Play and Plush are priced at ₹7.88 lakh and ₹8.58 lakh respectively. This makes the MG comet EV the most affordable electric car in India and its on-road price falls under ₹10 lakh.

Now, let’s look at the MG Comet EV range….

Well, the MG motors has promoted the Comet EV as a city-based car for daily commute having distance of 30 kms from your home. This is not for everyone, but it could be the one for you. If you live in a populous city like Delhi, Bengaluru, Pune, Chandigarh, Kolkata, Jaipur and Noida where traffic jams are at their peak, then this car is a better option than other electric cars like Tiago EV, Citroen eC3, and Tigor EV.

• Lab Tested Range: 215 km
• Within City Range @60 km/h: 150-180 km
• Local Road + Highway Range @60 km/h: 150-190 km

As per the customers feedback on social media platforms or forums, The MG Comet EV range of 180-190 km is quite sufficient and it full-fill requirement in real world. It is a pure city based car which is perfect for short trips within your own city. Even, if your city is well developed from edge to edge in 60 km area, then still the MG Comet range can satisfy you and you easily make a short trip of 120 km (60 km up and 60 km down).

With its 3.3 kW charger, you can charge overnight on a home AC outlet and drive for the next 5 days without charging (assuming a daily commute of around 20-30 km).

It’s a sensible choice as a second family car to commute to the office or school or for a housewife to run errands. At just 4 seats, it’s compact and maneuverable for nippy city driving. For daily travels under 30 km, the Comet EV can easily meet your needs for 5-6 days. Compared to gasoline vehicles, you’ll also save on fuel costs.

Note: MG Comet EV is city based electric car comes with 17.2 kWh battery capacity and 3.3 kW AC charger. You can only charge this car at home or where the facility of 3.3 kW AC charger available. That’s why it is a city based car, and if you think to take it outside home city in other city then charging might be issue and you may find yourself in dead lock state.

Overall, for urban use, the Comet EV’s range is fair and practical. You can charge overnight and drive for days without worrying about range. Because it’s so compact, you can zip through city traffic too. Go to your nearest MG showroom, take a test drive, and see if the Comet EV is the right fit for your daily commute!

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