MG Comet EV vs Tata Tiago EV, pricing compared: Tale of two ‘affordable’ EVs

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.

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