Key Highlights
- MG Yep Plus launched as a Comet-Based EV
- Comes with 5-door design
- Offers 150 km/h top speed and 401 km range
Bajoun has finally launched the 5-door Comet-based EV in its home country. Called the Yep Plus, the latest EV comes as a JSW MG Motor JV joint in the Chinese market offering 4 different riding modes and up to 401 km range per charge. The Bajoun Yep Plus was unviled back in January this year and its pricing and availability is confirmed now. This new e-SUV is expected to hit the Indian shelves too but with a MG branding. Check out the details below:
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Bajoun Yep Plus Top Highlights
Bajoun Yep Plus comes with a 5-door design and is essentially based on the standard 3-Door Yep EV. The electric SUV sports the boxy-squarish design and has dimensions measuring 3,996 mm (length) x 1,760 mm (width) and 1,726 mm (height). This EV’s wheelbase measure 2,560 mm which will offer reliability with off-road drives.
The SUV-style attributes are further enhanced with the hefty bonnet, floating-styled roof and roof rails, and sleek LED headlamps. The Yep Plus sits on large 16-inch alloys and offers around 150mm pf ground clearance which again will aid with off-road drives.
Practicality measures on the Yep Plus 5-door e-SUV is taken care of by the ample boot storage space of 385l. The foldable rear seats further adds up to 1,715l of space to carry gears for off-road adventures, and more.
Interns of the Yep Plus EV has a dual-tone finish on the dashboard topped with soft-touch plastic for the premium aesthetics and feel. It will include a 3-spoke steering wheel and 10.1-inch infotainment screen. There is also an additional 8.8-inch driver display.
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Bajoun Yep Plus Powertrain
| Bajoun Yep Plus | Powertrain |
| Motor | FWD single electric |
| Power | 100 bhp |
| Torque | 180 Nm |
| Battery | 41.9 kWh |
| Range | 401 km |
| Top Speed | 150 kmph |
| Modes | Economy+, Economy, Standard, and Sports |
Under its hood, the Bajoun yep Plus e-SUV uses a single front-axle mounted electric motor. It produces 100 bhp of peak power and up to 180 Nm peak torque. The 5-door e-SUV is expected to be launched with dual-motor AWD option. However, the timeline is unknown at this point. As for the features, it has four different riding modes including Economy+, Economy, Standard, and Sports.
The Bajoun Yep Plus has a 41.9 kWh battery module which the brand claims will last up to 401 km on one full charge. This e-SUV reaches a top speed of up to 150 kmph and has disc module for effective braking.
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India Launch As MG Yep Plus?
Well, there is certainly a high possibility that the Bajoun Yep Plus debuts in the Indian market with an MG badging. Wether it will retain the MG Yep Plus moniker or will arrive with a new label is uncertain. Nevertheless, the Bajoun Yep Plus has been introduced in China with a starting price tag of CNY 93,800. This translates to approx. Rs. 10.9 lakh. So, if the MG Yep Plus is indeed coming to India it will likely be priced below Rs. 15 lakh.
