India is not a place to start. In Pune’s situation, such remark becomes even more accurate. There’s construction going on everywhere you look and heavy traffic. The already-tight streets of Pune make commuting there difficult, whether it’s because of metro construction or routine road repairs. But happily, the MG Comet EV has provided me with respite in my situation. I quickly signed up to utilise that as our new long-term vehicle for the first two months.
Our Comet EV, which is the top-spec Plush trim and costs Rs 9.98 lakh (ex-showroom) in clear Candy White, is finished. Is this size of automobile worth that much money? Is the Comet EV only an expensive option for urban transportation? We will discover that during our time with it.
Attention Grabber
I adore the MG Comet EV’s appearance. Despite its peculiarities, it is really unlike anything else on the road. People have always pointed at the Comet when I’ve driven it, either appreciating it or just finding the concept amusing.
It is true that the automobile has several contemporary and high-end linked LED DRL light parts for a car that costs less than Rs 10 lakh (ex-showroom). Whether you like the tall boy stance or not, it is undoubtedly something that cannot be disregarded. Whatever you want to call it—cute, weird, whatever—the Comet EV is undoubtedly eye-catching.
Life with the Comet so far
It has been a breeze to drive the Comet EV in the city. It has adequate performance for all of your city runs and fits into spaces where I never would have imagined to drive a vehicle. I even took it for a little spin on a busy highway, and I was really impressed. As long as you drive carefully and avoid large potholes and uneven sections of the road, the ride is also comfortable. It also fits four adults pretty easily, which is surprising.
It requires considerable preparation to charge the Comet EV, unlike driving it in the city. It is a serious oversight that there is no rapid charging, especially given the device’s 180 km real-world range. The Comet’s usability is limited as a result, and your sole best buddy is an overnight home charge. For comparison, charging a battery from empty takes about 7 hours when using a 3.3 kW charger. It’s not very handy to charge it while on the go—even a 10-to 80 percent charge takes around five hours.
MG does provide a free wallbox charger if there isn’t a three-point outlet close to your parking space. However, something has to be installed, and you’ll need your landlord’s or housing society’s consent.
We’ve also discovered a few oddities with the steering-mounted controls, such as the inability to accept inputs for music playing or volume control. Additionally, MG has been informed of a problem with the AC control’s L2 and L3 levels. Keep checking back for developments on this front; a brief trip to the service facility should take care of things.
With the MG Comet EV, we’re still in the early stages. We’ll be doing some road excursions to neighbouring places and perhaps even performing some enjoyable activities with it. Since the Comet differs differently from the others, is there a particular test you would like us to run on it? Please let us know in the comments section below, and check back soon for a more thorough analysis of the Comet EV.
