MG Comet EV Base Model vs Top Model (Blackstorm) – What’s Different?

The micro electric car has been launched in a new Blackstorm avatar which will serve as the new top model in the lineup

In this post, we are comparing the base model of the MG Comet EV with the new top model (Blackstorm). Comet is the most affordable mass-market EV on sale in India today. Correspondingly, it bears compact dimensions which make it ideal for city usage. Owners can manoeuvre it around effortlessly and even park in tight spaces. These are some common characteristics of urban conditions. That is the aim with which MG launched it back in 2023. As it gains a decent market share, MG has introduced a new sporty top trim.

MG Comet EV Base Model vs Top Model (Blackstorm) – Price

The MG Comet EV base model starts at an attractive Rs 5 lakh, ex-showroom + Rs 2.5 per km battery rental. This price is ideal if you want a low initial cost and would rather pay a monthly rental for the battery as per the usage. If you wish to purchase the car with the battery up front, this price increases to Rs 7 lakh, ex-showroom. On the other hand, the new MG Comet EV Blackstorm is on sale for Rs 7.80 lakh, ex-showroom + Rs 2.5 per km battery rental. This means that you can have the entire package for Rs 9.80 lakh, ex-showroom. Hence, there is a significant difference of Rs 2.80 lakh, ex-showroom between the two. This is a huge amount for a car which starts at Rs 5 lakh.

MG Comet EV Base Model vs Top Model (Blackstorm) – Features

This is the main difference between the two variants. We know that in most cars, the overall design and specifications between different variants remain largely the same but the main distinction comes in the form of the equipment on offer. That is exactly what we will discuss here. Firstly, let us check out the kind of amenities on offer on the base trim:

• Halogen Headlamp and Taillamp
• Illuminated MG Logo
• 12-inch Steel Wheels with Wheel Cover
• Starlight Black Interior Theme (Carbon Black + Light Warm Grey)
• Fabric Seat Upholstery
• Rear 50:50 Split Seats
• Inside Door Handle with Chrome
• Dual Front Airbags
• ABS + EBD
• Rear Parking Sensors
• ISOFIX Rear Child Anchor
• Manual Day/Night IRVM
• Follow Me Home Headlamps
• Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (Indirect)
• 7-inch Digital Instrument Cluster
• Remote Central Locking
• One Key Seat Turning Mechanism For 2nd Row Entry (Co-Driver Seat Only)
• Creep Mode
• Keyless Entry
• Front Power Windows
• Manual AC & Heater
• Power Adjust ORVM
• 2-speaker Audio System
• Steering Mounted Audio Controls
• 3 USB Ports
• Bluetooth Music & Calling

While it is impressive to see what even the base variant gets, let us now look at the details of the top trim in addition to the functionalities mentioned above:

• 10.25-inch Infotainment Display
• 10.25-inch Digital Instrument Cluster
• LED Headlamp and Taillamp
• iSmart Connected Car Tech with over 55 functions
• 100+ Voice Commands
• Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• Smart Start System with Digital Bluetooth Key
• One Touch Slide & Recline Passenger Seat
• Intelligent Key
• 4-speaker Audio System
• Driver & Co-Driver Vanity Mirror
• Smart Start System
• Digital Key with Sharing Function
• Power Foldable ORVM
• Driver Window Auto Up
• Tilt Steering
• Fast Charging
• High Strength Vehicle Body

Specs

Finally, both these models share the powertrain specifications. That makes it fair for every potential customer who wishes to get their hands on the MG Comet EV. Hence, we see the IP67-rated 17.3 kWh lithium-ion battery pack which powers the electric motor to generate a decent 41 hp and 110 Nm of peak power and torque, respectively. This allows a claimed range of a healthy 230 km on a single charge. That should suffice for most urban commutes. The Comet EV uses MG’s GSEV platform. With a 3.3 kW AC charger, the battery takes 7 hours to charge fully, while with a 7.4 kW charger, it takes just 3.5 hours to go from 0 to 100%.

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Now it could be a bit tricky to choose between these two variants. The main reason is the fact that the specifications are identical. This means that the range, charging, power and torque figures will remain the same regardless of which variant one goes for. Therefore, the main price difference comes in the form of exterior styling and elements, along with the in-cabin amenities. Hence, if you want a vehicle with all the latest bells and whistles and have a slightly flexible budget, going for the MG Comet EV top model (Blackstorm) is the right approach for you. On the other hand, if budget is your priority, then the base model comes with the most fundamental functions to pamper the users. The decision will depend on your preferences and needs.

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