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MG Motor, a United Kingdom-based automaker known in India for its wide range of SUVs, announced the name of its upcoming Smart EV as 'Comet' today. The name is derived from the iconic 1934 British plane that competed in the England-Australia MacRobertson Air Race.

The company came up with the name ‘Comet’ to denote an economical driving solution for those who drive more in urban areas. Additionally, the company is also looking forward to reducing the dependence on ICE engineers and offering futuristic solutions for the increasing pollution all over the world.

“The ‘Comet’ is here at a time when driving in congested urban cities is becoming a stressful chore that calls for an urgent need for agile and futuristic solutions amidst skyrocketing fuel costs, sparse parking spaces, and increasing pollution. Electric vehicles can help reduce environmental impact, save costs, and offer convenience as well as comfort. The ‘Comet’ goes a step further to achieve this goal by providing seamless mobility, which is connected, automatic, electric, and shared,” the company said in the press release.

"Urban mobility is at a point of inflexion where New Age solutions are required to address both the current and future challenges," says Mr. Rajeev Chaba, President and Managing Director, of MG Motor India.

“As we progress further into the digital age, we will see an unprecedented number of innovations ranging from futuristic technologies to one-of-a-kind designs to clean mobility, among many others. We at MG intend to take the necessary decisive steps and a 'leap of faith' through 'Comet' in the direction of creating solutions for a better future for each of us," he added further.

MG Motor India’s current portfolio includes vehicles such as the Hector which was named after a World War II fighter British biplane built in the late 1930s. Similarly, the Gloster is named after a prototype jet-engine aircraft that was made in Britain and first flown in 1941.

Comet EV Specifications (Expected):

The Comet EV is anticipated to have a 20–25 kWh battery and a 200–300km driving range. Additionally, the company anticipates introducing a single, front-axle motor with a power output of about 50kW. (68hp). The vehicle, which is anticipated to hit the market by the middle of 2023, will directly compete with the Tata Tiago EV.