This EV from MG Is a Secret Winner (And It’s Not the Windsor)

We already know that MG has some of the strongest EV offerings in the Indian market. The Windsor EV is selling in huge numbers, and honestly, it deserves that success. But I’m not here to talk about the Windsor. Not the regular one, not the Pro either.

Because MG actually has three EVs on sale right now, and the real underdog might just be the MG Comet EV.

Yes, it’s small. No, it’s not a family car. And no, it’s definitely not trying to be an SUV.

But then again, SUV lovers won’t buy sedans, and families won’t buy the Comet anyway. That doesn’t mean it can’t be brilliant at what it’s meant to do.

The MG EV Nobody Takes Seriously

The MG Comet EV often gets dismissed as a “city-only toy”. And on the surface, that seems fair. It’s tiny, it looks unconventional, and it’s clearly built for urban use.

But here’s where things get interesting.

I came across this post on Team-BHP, and instead of quoting it outright, let me just tell you the story. Because once you read this, you’ll understand why I think the Comet is a secret winner.

Variant Details and Pricing

The car in question is the MG Comet Excite FC, the mid-variant that comes with fast charging capability.

Key details:

Variant: MG Comet Excite FC
Price: ₹8.97 lakh ex-showroom
Claimed Range: 230 km
Fast Charging: 0-80% in 2 hours 30 minutes

At this price point, it’s arguably the cheapest EV in India right now. Yes, the Tata Tiago EV is close, but let’s be honest, that car mostly ends up in fleet duty.

The Road Trip That Changes Everything

This MG Comet EV wasn’t used for short city errands. Instead, it was taken on a proper road trip.

Route covered:

Chembur → Pune (Hinjewadi) → Panchgani → Pune → Chembur

That’s essentially Mumbai to Pune to Mahabaleshwar and back, covering highways, ghats, inclines, and long stretches of continuous driving.

Onboard were 3 adults and 3 bags, which is pretty much the maximum realistic load for a Comet.

Driving conditions:

Eco Mode throughout
Heavy Regen enabled
AC used for nearly 80% of the journey
One-stop charging strategy instead of multiple short stops

Leg-Wise Breakdown of the Journey

1. Chembur to Hinjewadi, Vivanta Hotel

Distance: 140 km
Battery Used: 75%
Remaining Charge: 25%
Charging: 25% to 100%
Time Taken: 2 hours 15 minutes
Cost: ₹352

2. Hinjewadi to Zostel, Panchgani

Distance: 116 km
Battery Used: 65%
Remaining Charge: 35%
Charging Cost: ₹0 (free charging at Zostel)

3. Panchgani to Hinjewadi

Distance: 116 km
Battery Used: 61%
Remaining Charge: 39%
Charged to: 90%
Time Taken: 1 hour 50 minutes
Cost: ₹211

4. Hinjewadi to Chembur

Distance: 139 km
Battery Used: 70%
Remaining Charge: 20%

Final Cost Breakdown

Total Distance Covered: 685 km
Total Charging Cost: ₹563
Total Toll Cost: ₹250
Grand Total: ₹813

Yes, you read that right. ₹813 to travel nearly 700 km.

That’s less than what most petrol cars burn in fuel just to leave the city.

What This Road Trip Really Proves

The MG Comet EV is not pretending to be a highway cruiser or a family tourer. But this trip proves something very important.

The real-world range is usable and predictable
Fast charging, while slow by global standards, is perfectly workable
Charging costs are absurdly low
With planning, even a “city EV” can handle long drives

Personally, I still wouldn’t recommend the Comet as your only car if you frequently travel with family. But as a second car, a daily commuter, or even a budget EV for occasional highway runs, it punches way above its weight.

Why the MG Comet EV Deserves More Credit

The Windsor might be the bestseller, but the Comet is the EV that quietly makes the strongest financial sense. It’s cheap to buy, ridiculously cheap to run, and clearly more capable than most people assume.

Sometimes, the smallest EV in the room turns out to be the smartest one.