MG Comet EV: A Detailed Real-World Range Test
The MG Comet EV is a popular choice in the electric car market. We conducted a thorough test to see its actual driving range under various conditions, including city, highway, and rural roads. The goal was to find out how far this compact electric vehicle can really travel on a single full charge.
Discovering the MG Comet EV’s True Driving Range
We started this journey with the MG Comet EV fully charged to 100%. While the company states a range of 230 kilometers, the car’s display showed an initial range of 200 kilometers after a full charge. This test aimed to reveal its practical range when driven through different environments.
First Look: Price, Design, and Features
Affordable Electric Mobility
The MG Comet EV offers an attractive price point. Its starting price is around ₹7 Lakh, with the top model costing approximately ₹9.11 Lakh (ex-showroom).
Compact Design and Smart Features
The car has a compact and appealing design. Its interior is modern and futuristic, offering a premium feel. It features three doors: two for the front passengers and one for the boot. The MG Comet EV also comes with excellent features, including over 55 car-connecting functions, a touchscreen display, and wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay.
Preparing for the Range Challenge
Full Charge and Driving Modes
With the car fully charged to 100%, displaying a 200 km range, we planned to drive it for about 150 kilometers, aiming to see how close we could get to depleting its battery. The car offers three driving modes: Eco, Normal, and Sport. For this range test, we primarily used the Eco mode, which helps in consuming the least amount of battery power. Starting the car is simple, requiring two presses of the brake pedal.
Testing Conditions: AC On and Off
To get a comprehensive understanding of the range, the test included driving with the air conditioning (AC) off for a portion of the journey and then with the AC on. This helped to observe the exact impact of AC usage on the overall driving range.
On the Road: Battery Updates and Range Accuracy
Early Driving Performance
During the initial drive, with the battery at 85%, the range displayed was 170 km. We had driven 29.4 to 29.5 km. The car showed impressive accuracy, closely matching the expected range based on the initial 200 km. Unlike some other electric cars, the MG Comet EV’s range display proved to be very precise. We drove in Eco mode with the AC off, maintaining an average speed of 70-80 km/h.
Navigating Diverse Roads
The test covered various road types, from highways to less-maintained rural roads. The range accuracy remained consistent. At 64% battery, the display showed 128 km remaining, after having driven 72.7 km. Adding these two figures (128 + 72) gives exactly 200 km, showing perfect accuracy. From this point, the AC was turned on for the return journey.
Halfway Point: AC On
At 50% battery, the car showed a range of 100 km, having already covered 96.5 km. There was only a slight difference of 3-4 km from perfect accuracy, which is still excellent. The AC ran continuously in Eco mode, with speeds maintained around 70-80 km/h.
Through Traffic and Low Battery Alerts
The test also included driving through traffic, along with highway, city, and rural areas. At 37% battery, the range was 74 km, after driving 124.7 km. Later, at 32% battery, the display showed 64 km remaining, with 134.7 km already driven. The car also provides visual cues as the battery level drops. At 30%, the battery percentage display changes from green to orange, and below 30% it shows a yellow sign. Upon reaching 20% battery, a voice notification alerted us that the battery was low, with 40 km remaining range, after driving 158.7 km.
MG Comet EV Performance Insights
Impressive Range Accuracy
One of the most praised aspects of the MG Comet EV during the test was its highly accurate range display. It consistently provided a real-time estimate that closely matched the actual distance driven and remaining battery.
Economical Driving and Charging
The MG Comet EV comes with a 17.3 to 17.4 kWh battery pack. A full charge consumes about 17 units of electricity. Considering electricity costs around ₹7 per unit, driving this car for 180-190 km is very economical, even cheaper than many motorcycles.
Power, Torque, and Connectivity
The car delivers 41 bhp of power and 110 Nm of torque. While in Eco mode, it’s efficient; in Sport mode, it offers quick acceleration. It also stands out with features like a touchscreen, wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay, and more than 55 connected car features, offering more than some other compact EVs in its segment.
Consistent AC Performance
Even at low battery levels (e.g., 20%), the AC continued to function perfectly, providing consistent cooling without any reduction in performance, a notable advantage over some other electric vehicles.
The Final Range: How Far Does the MG Comet EV Really Go?
Achieved Range and Battery Warranty
At the end of the range test, with 15% battery remaining, the car displayed 30 km of range and had been driven for 166.9 km (approximately 167 km). Adding the driven distance and remaining range (167 km + 30 km) gives a total of 197 km. This confirms that the MG Comet EV can comfortably deliver around 190 km of range on a full charge, especially when driven in Eco mode at an average speed of 70-80 km/h, with partial AC usage. The car also comes with an 8-year or 1,20,000 km battery warranty.
Understanding Low Battery Display
An interesting observation was that once the battery level drops below 10%, the range display changes to “nil” (e.g., at 8% battery, the range shows as nil). During the test, the car carried the weight of two people and some luggage, roughly equivalent to three passengers.
Overall, the MG Comet EV proves to be a highly efficient and accurate electric car, offering a commendable real-world range for daily commuting and mixed-condition driving.
