Key Highlights
- MG Comet EV;s debut has rattled the budget EV car market in India
- Tata Tiago EV and Citroen eC3 prime rivals
- MG Comet EV is the cheapest amongst all three
- Citroen eC3 is the most expensive out of all three
The Indian EV market is growing bigger with each passing year. And options for budget consumers are also rapidly increasing. MG Motors got done with the most affordable electric car launch in the country called the MG Comet EV. Apparently, MG Comet EV has stolen the tag of the cheapest electric car available in the Indian market. Both Tata Tiago EV and the Citroen eC3 previously were dominating the budget EV car space. Does the MG Comet EV change the game for both Tata and Citroen? Let’s find out in this comparison article:
MG Comet EV Vs Tata Tiago EV Vs Citroen eC3: Design
| Dimensions Comparison | MG Comet EV | Tata Tiago EV | Citroen eC3 |
| Length | 2974 mm | 3769 mm | 3981 mm |
| Width | 1505 mm | 1677 mm | 1733 mm |
| Height | 1640 mm | 1536 mm | 1586 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2010 mm | 2400 mm | 2540 mm |
All three cars in this list flaunt a compact design that is apt for city drives. The MG Comet EV is the only variant that features a three-door design, while the rest comes with standard five-door design. Also, the MG Comet has the widest range of color options and customizations compared to the remaining two. The dimension comparison is mentioned below:
MG Comet EV Vs Tata Tiago EV Citroen eC3: Powertrain Comparison
| Powertrain | MG Comet EV | Tata Tiago EV | Citroen eC3 |
| Motor | PMSM electric | PMSM electric | PMSM electric |
| Peak power | 41 bhp | 56 bhp | 60 bhp |
| Peak torque | 110 Nm | 114 Nm | 143 Nm |
The MG Comet EV uses a single PMS (Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor) electric motor that churns out 41 bhp of peak power and 110 Nm torque. The Tata Tiago EV’s PMS electric motor delivers around 56 bhp of peak power and 143 Nm of torque which is better compared to the Comet EV. Likewise, the Citroen eC3’s electric motor delivers around 60 bhp of peak power and 110Nm of peak torque.
MG Comet EV Vs Tata Tiago EV Vs Citroen eC3: Battery Specs
| Key Specs | MG Comet EV | Tata Tiago EV | Citroen eC3 |
| Battery | 17.3 kWh | 19.2 kWh, 24 kWh | 29.2 kWh |
| Range | 230 km | 250 km/ 315 km | 320 km |
Talking about the battery specs, the MG Comet EV uses a 17.3 kWh battery capacity and can offer a claimed range of up to 230 km per charge. On the other hand, the Tata Tiago EV is available with dual battery configuration of 19.2 kWh and 24 kWh. The former variant offers up to 250 km per charge range, while the latter can offer up to 315 km per charge. Lastly, the Citroen eC3 packs a 29.2 kWh battery pack which can produce around 320 km per charge.
MG Comet EV Vs Tata Tiago EV Vs Citroen eC3: Price
| Model | Price |
| MG Comet EV | Rs. 7.98 lakh |
| Tata Tiago EV | Rs. 8.69 lakh* |
| Citroen eC3 | Rs. 11.50 lakh |
Looking at the pricing, it is clear that the MG Comet EV is the cheapest electric car that you can in India followed by the Tata Tiago EV and Citroen eC3 respectively.
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