MG Hector Tomahawk EV launched at ₹19.49 lakh, 517km MIDC range

Key takeaways

• JSW MG Motor India launched the Hector Tomahawk EV on 26 August 2026 at an introductory ₹19.49 lakh, ex-showroom, for the Excite 7S base variant (MG claimed)

• The range tops out at ₹23.49 lakh, ex-showroom, for the Essence 7S variant (MG claimed)

• It uses a 69.2kWh battery and a single front motor making 204 PS and 320 Nm (MG claimed)

• MG quotes 517km on the MIDC cycle. That is a claimed figure, real-world range will be lower, and we have not run our own test yet (MG claimed, MIDC)

• It comes in five-seat and seven-seat layouts depending on variant (MG claimed)

• This is the first model on MG's new ADAPT platform, which also underpins the plug-in hybrid launched alongside it (MG claimed)

• Bookings are open now; deliveries and test drives begin in September 2026 (MG claimed)

JSW MG Motor India launched the Hector Tomahawk EV on 26 August 2026 at an introductory ₹19.49 lakh, ex-showroom, and in doing so settled a name the market had spent weeks arguing about. Two names were in circulation, Hector Tomahawk and Hector Hawk, and only Tomahawk appeared in the IP India trademark filing. MG has now confirmed it is the Tomahawk.

This is not an electric version of the existing Hector. It is a new seven-seat electric SUV, the first car on MG's ADAPT platform, and it lands squarely in the busy ₹20 lakh bracket alongside every other electric SUV worth cross-shopping, which you can line up in our list of every electric car on sale in India.

What MG has confirmed

MG says the Tomahawk EV uses a 69.2kWh battery paired with a single front-mounted motor that produces 204 PS and 320 Nm. MG claims 517km on the MIDC cycle. That is worth pausing on, because the pre-launch chatter had quoted 530km, which was an international-spec CLTC number; the 517km figure is the India MIDC claim, and it is the one that matters here. Real-world range will sit below it, and we will publish our own measured figure once we have driven the car.

The Tomahawk measures 4,745mm long with a 2,810mm wheelbase, which is what lets MG offer three rows. Buyers choose between five-seat and seven-seat layouts by variant. The introductory ex-showroom prices MG announced at launch are below.

Prices are JSW MG Motor India's introductory ex-showroom figures announced on 26 August 2026, and are described as introductory, so they are subject to revision. On-road prices will be higher and vary by city.

Where it sits

At ₹19.49 lakh for a seven-seat electric SUV, the Tomahawk undercuts the obvious three-row rival, the Mahindra XEV 9S, on entry price, and it reads as MG's play for families who want three rows without moving up to a much pricier badge. MG also offers the battery through a Battery-as-a-Service option, which lowers the sticker price in exchange for a monthly battery subscription; MG has not yet published the BaaS tariff, so treat the headline price as the outright-purchase figure. Our explainer on how Battery-as-a-Service works covers the trade-off.

The other car to put on the list is the Tata Sierra EV, which starts a little lower and claims a longer range, though it is a five-seater. If you want to see the two side by side on price, range and battery, our comparison tool lines them up. Whichever way you lean, the deciding factor for most buyers is still where you charge, and public fast charging remains thin outside the big cities, as our charging coverage keeps showing.

The 517km number is a claim, not a promise. MG quotes 517km on the MIDC cycle. MIDC overstates against real-world Indian driving, so expect less in daily use, more so with the air-conditioning on and a full seven-seat load. We have not yet run the Tomahawk on our own range loop, and MG has not published an ARAI efficiency certificate, so until both exist, read 517km as the manufacturer's best-case figure rather than what you will see on the road.

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What we still don't know

• The India-spec ARAI efficiency and range certificate. MG has quoted an MIDC range but not published the certified paperwork.

• The Battery-as-a-Service tariff, which decides the real entry cost for buyers who take that route.

• The price and full specification of the Tomahawk PHEV launched alongside the EV.

• The battery warranty terms, which MG did not detail at launch.

• Our own measured real-world range, which we will publish after we drive the car.

The ThatsmyEV Take

Here is what MG is really doing. A seven-seat electric SUV at ₹19.49 lakh is an aggressive opening price, and it is clearly aimed at families who want three electric rows without stepping up to a much more expensive badge. Leading with the ADAPT platform and a Battery-as-a-Service option is MG telling you it wants to compete on affordability first, and the introductory pricing is the proof.

What will decide whether it works is the gap between the 517km MIDC claim and what the car actually returns with seven people and the air-conditioning running, because that is the trip a three-row SUV exists to do. The pre-launch battery confusion has at least been cleared up: it is a 69.2kWh pack, not the smaller number some had floated, and the range claim is now an India MIDC figure rather than an international one. That is progress, but a claim is still a claim until someone drives it.

So here is what we would tell a buyer on 26 August 2026. If you need seven seats and you can charge where you park, the Excite 7S at ₹19.49 lakh is worth booking, because nothing else offers three electric rows this cheap right now. If you can live with five seats and you want the longest range for the money, cross-shop the Tata Sierra EV before you commit. And if range is the whole decision, wait for our real-world test before you bet on the 517km number.

Frequently asked questions

How much does the MG Hector Tomahawk EV cost in India?

The MG Hector Tomahawk EV starts at an introductory ₹19.49 lakh, ex-showroom, for the Excite 7S variant, JSW MG Motor India confirmed at its 26 August 2026 launch. The range runs up to ₹23.49 lakh, ex-showroom, for the Essence 7S. These are introductory prices, so they are subject to revision, and on-road prices will be higher and vary by city.

What is the range of the MG Hector Tomahawk EV?

MG claims 517km for the Hector Tomahawk EV on the MIDC test cycle. That is a manufacturer figure, not a certified real-world number, and MIDC overstates against everyday Indian driving, so expect less in daily use, especially with a full load and the air-conditioning on. We will publish our own measured range once we have driven the car.

What battery does the MG Hector Tomahawk EV use?

The Hector Tomahawk EV uses a 69.2kWh battery pack, MG confirmed at launch. Pre-launch reports had floated a smaller figure, but the confirmed capacity is 69.2kWh. MG also offers the battery through a Battery-as-a-Service subscription, which lowers the upfront price in exchange for a monthly fee, though MG has not yet published that tariff.

Is the MG Hector Tomahawk EV a 5-seater or a 7-seater?

Both. The MG Hector Tomahawk EV is offered in five-seat and seven-seat layouts depending on the variant, MG confirmed. The base Excite and top Essence 7S variants seat seven, while the Essence 5S is the five-seat option. The car is 4,745mm long with a 2,810mm wheelbase, which gives it room for a third row.

When will MG Hector Tomahawk EV deliveries begin?

JSW MG Motor India has said deliveries and test drives for the Hector Tomahawk EV will begin in September 2026. Bookings opened on the 26 August 2026 launch day. Buyers can book through the official MG website or an authorised dealership and choose between outright purchase and the Battery-as-a-Service option where applicable.

Is it called the Hector Tomahawk or the Hector Hawk?

It is the Hector Tomahawk. Two names had been circulating before launch, Hector Tomahawk and Hector Hawk, and only Tomahawk appeared in the IP India trademark filing. JSW MG Motor India confirmed the Tomahawk name when it launched the car on 26 August 2026, settling the question.

What is MG's ADAPT platform?

ADAPT is MG's new vehicle platform, and the Hector Tomahawk is the first model built on it. MG designed it to support several powertrains, including battery-electric, plug-in hybrid, strong-hybrid and range-extender setups. That is why MG could launch an EV and a PHEV version of the Tomahawk together, both riding on the same underlying architecture.

Does the MG Hector Tomahawk EV get ADAS?

Yes. MG lists a Level 2 ADAS suite on the Hector Tomahawk EV, along with a 360-degree camera, front and rear parking sensors, tyre-pressure monitoring, electronic stability control and hill-hold assist. The exact split of features across variants is set by trim, so the full ADAS package may not appear on the base Excite variant.

What are the MG Hector Tomahawk EV's rivals?

The Hector Tomahawk EV competes with three-row and mid-size electric SUVs around the ₹20 lakh mark, most directly the Mahindra XEV 9S. The five-seat Tata Sierra EV is the other obvious cross-shop at the price, though it seats five rather than seven. Which one fits depends on whether you need a third row and how much range you want.

How powerful is the MG Hector Tomahawk EV?

The MG Hector Tomahawk EV makes 204 PS and 320 Nm from a single front-mounted electric motor, MG confirmed at launch. That is enough for a seven-seat family SUV rather than an outright performance car. MG has not published an official 0 to 100kmph time, and we will add acceleration figures once we have tested the car ourselves.

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Sources

Sources: JSW MG Motor India launch announcement for the Hector Tomahawk EV, 26 August 2026, covering introductory ex-showroom prices, the 69.2kWh battery, the 517km MIDC range claim, the 204 PS and 320 Nm motor output, seating layouts, features and the September 2026 delivery timeline. MG ADAPT platform details from JSW MG Motor India. Figures accessed 26 August 2026. Still open: the ARAI efficiency certificate, the Battery-as-a-Service tariff, the Tomahawk PHEV price and specification, battery warranty terms, and our own measured real-world range, which we will publish after testing.