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MG Comet EV takes aim at the BYD Seagull, Citroën Ami and Wuling Hongguang Mini EV with £7800 price tag

MG plans to capture a slice of the electric microcar market with the Comet, an entry-level four-seater aimed at Generation Z.

Priced from ₹798,000 (£7800) in India, the Comet is 2974mm long, 1505mm wide and 1640mm tall, making it slightly larger than the Citroën Ami (2410mm, 1390mm, 1520mm) and significantly smaller than the MG 3 (4055mm, 1729mm, 1590mm).

It's powered by a permanent magnet synchronous electric motor delivering 41bhp and 110lb ft of torque through the rear wheels. Performance statistics are yet to be officially detailed.

prismatic 17.3kWh lithium ion battery gives the Comet range of 143 miles (230km) according to the MIDC test cycle and can be recharged at up to 3.3kW.

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