| Detail | Comet EV Exclusive FC |
|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | Rs 10.07 lakh |
| On-road, Bengaluru (approx.) | Rs 11.18 lakh |
| Battery and range | 17.3 kWh, 230 km (claimed) |
| AC charging (7.4 kW) | About 3.5 hours (0 to 100%), 2.5 hours (10 to 80%) |
| Safety highlights | 2 airbags, ESC, hill hold, rear camera, rear discs |
| Comfort highlights | Leatherette seats, smart key, 4 speakers |
| Colours | Aurora Silver, Starry Black, Candy White, Apple Green with Starry Black roof |
Everything You Get on the Top Comet
As the range-topper, the Exclusive FC leaves almost nothing out. For tech, it offers the 10.25-inch touchscreen, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay and i-SMART connected features. For safety, it adds ESC, hill hold, an electronic parking brake and rear disc brakes. In addition, leatherette seats, a 4-speaker system and a smart key make the cabin feel premium. Finally, 7.4 kW charging means short top-ups go much further.
How It Compares Within the Comet Range
| Compared with | Price difference | What the Exclusive FC adds |
|---|---|---|
| Exclusive | About Rs 27,000 | 7.4 kW AC charging |
| Excite FC | About Rs 90,000 | ESC, hill hold, electronic parking brake, rear discs, leatherette seats, 4 speakers, smart key |
So, the Exclusive FC makes sense if you want both the safety upgrades and faster charging. However, if you always charge overnight, the regular Exclusive saves you money without losing any features.
Buying Outright vs Battery Rental
MG also sells the Comet under its Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) plan. With this option, the Exclusive FC costs roughly Rs 7.36 lakh upfront, and you pay a rent for every kilometre you drive. As a result, BaaS can save around Rs 2.7 lakh at the time of purchase. However, the rent keeps adding up. Low-mileage owners usually benefit most from BaaS, whereas daily commuters often save more by buying outright. Ask your dealer for the current per-km rate before deciding.
Is the Top Comet Worth Over Rs 10 Lakh?
At this price, the Comet faces bigger rivals. For example, the Tata Punch EV starts at a similar price and offers more range, more space and DC fast charging. By contrast, the Comet still has just two airbags, four seats and almost no boot with the rear seats up. Therefore, the Exclusive FC suits buyers who specifically want the Comet’s tiny footprint and 4.2-metre turning radius, often as a second car. Compare all trims on the MG Comet EV variants page.
What's good
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If there is a 3-foot gap, you can park the MG Comet EV there easily
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Cheaper to run than even many petrol scooters
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The cabin is quite feature-rich
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Turning radius is excellent, and makes U-turns quite easy
What's not so good
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No DC fast charging support restricts the car strictly to the city
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Small wheels struggle to keep up if bad roads are among your commutes
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Zero boot space makes it less practical
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