MG Comet EV vs Tata Tiago EV, pricing compared: Tale of two ‘affordable’ EVs
- MG Comet EV is now the most affordable electric car in India, a tag that previously belonged to the Tata Tiago EV.
MG Comet EV was officially launched in India and is now the most-affordable electric car in the market with a price tag of ₹7.98 lakh (ex-showroom and introductory). The two-door, four-seat all-electric vehicle is the second EV from MG Motor India, after the ZS EV. But while the ZS EV is positioned as a premium SUV, the Comet EV is an urban mobility option for small families.
The Comet EV will lock horns against Tata Tiago EV which thus far had been the most-affordable electric car in the market. And although there are a plethors of differences between the two vehicles - from battery, range, body type and dimensions, the two will vye for interest from potential buyers at the price points at which each is offered.
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What is the pricing structure of Tiago EV?
Tiago EV is offered in seven broad trims, starting with the Tiago EV XE MR which is priced at ₹8.69 lakh (ex-showroom) and goes up to ₹11.99 lakh (ex-showroom) for Tiago EV Tech Lux LR with the 7.2 kW charger. There is also the Tiago EV XZ+ LR variant with the 7.2 kW charger at ₹11.49 lakh (ex-showroom).
| Battery pack | Charger option | Variant | Introductory price (INR, ex-showroom) | New price (INR, ex-showroom) |
| 19.2 kWh | 3.3 kW AC | XE | 8.49 Lakh | 8.69 Lakh |
| XT | 9.09 Lakh | 9.29 Lakh | ||
| 24 kWh | 3.3 kW AC | XT | 9.99 Lakh | 10.19 Lakh |
| XZ+ | 10.79 Lakh | 10.99 Lakh | ||
| XZ+ Tech LUX | 11.29 Lakh | 11.49 Lakh | ||
| 7.2 kW AC | XZ+ | 11.29 Lakh | 11.49 Lakh | |
| XZ+ Tech LUX | 11.79 Lakh | 11.99 Lakh |
What is the pricing structure of MG Comet EV?
MG Comet EV is priced at ₹7.98 lakh (ex-showroom). It is available in only one variant although accessories and graphics are available at an additional cost.
While Tiago EV is a pricier car compared to Comet EV, it also boasts of a larger battery and a better per-charge range of close to 300 kms (claimed). The Comet EV, however, is a compact vehicle that measures under three meters in length and is positioned as a daily urban commute option. The Comet EV has a claimed range of 230 kms.
