MG Comet EV Review (2026): India’s Boldest City Car, Is It Actually Worth It?

The MG Comet EV doesn't pretend to be something it's not. It's 2.97 metres long, has two doors, a rear-mounted motor, and a 17.3 kWh battery. It will not take you from Delhi to Jaipur. It will not comfortably seat five adults. It does not support DC fast charging.

What it does, better than anything else in India at this price, is make city driving genuinely enjoyable, effortless, and cheap. If that's your actual use case, this car is worth a serious look.

Design: It Will Start Conversations

The Comet's unapologetic cube shape stems from its born-electric platform, maximising cabin space in a tiny 2.9 metre length. Its slabby face and proportions recall the Tata Nano. Though far funkier with LED light bars, chrome accents, and illuminated logos. The two-door design, porthole rear windows, and nose-mounted charging port give it genuine character.

This is not a car that blends into traffic. People notice it, point at it, and ask about it. Whether that's a feature or a bug depends entirely on you. If you want a car that disappears, buy a Tiago EV. If you want one that makes every parking lot entry feel like a minor event, the Comet delivers.

The Blackstorm Edition adds an aggressive all-black treatment with red accents. The best-looking variant if you want the Comet to look like a proper statement.

Real-World Range: The Honest Numbers

In ThatsmyEV real-world range test, the Comet returned an efficiency of 11.17 km per kWh in Eco mode, extrapolating to approximately 193 km of real-world range.

Most owners report a satisfactory real-world range of approximately 200 km, with the ability to easily cover 150 km in mixed city conditions.

For a daily commuter doing 40–50 km a day, that's 4–5 days on a single charge. You plug in overnight, wake up to full battery, repeat. The charging calculus is simple and stress-free, which is exactly the point of a city EV.

Where this becomes a problem: if you have a day that requires 120–150 km of driving, the Comet will make you anxious. And there's no DC fast charging to rescue you mid-day, the car simply doesn't support it. Using a 3.3 kW charger, the battery takes 5–7 hours to reach full charge. Plan your charging the night before, every night.

Inside: Smarter than You’d Think

Clever packaging liberates room inside despite tiny outer dimensions. A flat floor and far-set dashboard enhance space, while a large glasshouse ensures light and visibility throughout the cabin.

The twin 10.25-inch screens dominate the narrow dashboard, one for the instrument cluster, one for infotainment. It looks genuinely futuristic. Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, connected car features with 55+ functions, a rotary gear selector, and keyless entry are all present.

Visibility makes driving easy in crowded places. The upright driving position and large glass area give you a commanding view of your surroundings, which is exactly what you need when squeezing through Lajpat Nagar or negotiating a tight colony lane.

The honest limitations: the seats offer limited thigh support for long drives, and the small interior dimensions limit usability. Rear access through the single-slide mechanism takes getting used to, senior family members may find it inconvenient initially.

Performance in the City

Three drive modes: Eco, Normal, and Sports. With performance in Eco being deliberately dull, and Normal and Sports being livelier. The 42 hp/110 Nm motor is adequate, not fast, but quick enough to merge in traffic and respond immediately to throttle inputs. The instant torque characteristic of all EVs makes the Comet feel more responsive than its spec sheet suggests.

The acceleration is good enough for city commutes, and the motor handles brisk traffic even with a full load of four occupants and AC running. It won't embarrass itself at a traffic light, just don't expect it to win anything either.

Top speed is electronically limited to 101 km/h in Normal/Sport mode and 81 km/h in Eco. This car is not built for highway use and it doesn't pretend to be.

Safety

Safety features include ABS + EBD, Electronic Stability Control, Hill Hold Control, Electronic Parking Brake, front and rear disc brakes, and an IP67-rated battery. Two airbags as standard, not six, which is a limitation compared to the Tiago EV's standard 6-airbag setup.

The Comet hasn't been NCAP crash tested. A genuine gap for buyers who prioritise safety ratings.

Who Should Buy the MG Comet EV?

It isn't practical or versatile, but it nails its role as an urban commuter. With bold styling, ease of parking, and low running costs, it's a smart niche choice for city dwellers seeking something different.

The ideal Comet buyer: lives in a metro, drives under 60 km a day, has home charging, already has another car in the family for weekend trips and highway runs, and wants something that makes their daily commute genuinely fun rather than purely functional.

If this is your only car, and you need flexibility for all situations. Highway trips, 4 adults comfortably, occasional fast charging, the Tiago EV or Punch EV serves you better.

Variant Recommendation

Five variants: EV Executive, EV Excite, EV Excite FC, EV Exclusive, EV Exclusive FC, all with the same 17.3 kWh battery. The Excite FC or Exclusive variant is the sweet spots, they add the rear parking camera, electrically foldable mirrors, and leatherette seats without paying for the full Exclusive FC premium.

Avoid the base, Executive. It's too stripped for the price.

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