MG Comet EV To Roll On Exclusively Developed CEAT Tyres

Besides the bold and out-of-the-box design and a potent powertrain setup, the MG Comet EV also features specifically developed tyres to move on. 

• The MG Comet EV is a unique two-door electric vehicle designed primarily for everyday commutes over short distances. 
• All three variants of the MG Comet EV – Pace, Play and Plush – come equipped with 145/70 R12 tyres. 
• The Comet EV has a 17.3 kWh battery pack claiming a maximum driving range of 230 km. 

The two-door Comet EV grabbed headlines for its out-of-the-box design and became the talk of the town, especially among prospective compact electric vehicle buyers. Now, India’s major tyre manufacturer CEAT has announced an alliance with MG Motor India for the supply of tyres for their latest entrant in the car market, the MG Comet EV. 

According to the partnership, CEAT will be responsible for advanced tech-enabled tyres for MG Comet electric cars. The special tyres will imbibe technologies that ensure comfort and minimum rolling friction required in electric vehicles for better fuel efficiency and a tranquil driving experience. Among the new breed of electric vehicles hitting the Indian car market, the MG Comet EV features unique styling and an approach to everyday urban mobility.

MG Comet EV Price

MG launched the Comet EV with a starting price of Rs 7.98 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi) and has launched the electric vehicle in three variants – Pace, Play and Plush.

Specifications

All the variants of the MG Comet EV source their power from a 42 PS electric motor, which is capable of producing a maximum torque output of 110 Nm. The small-sized EV also comes with a 17.3 kWh lithium-ion battery pack as standard claiming a maximum driving range of 230 km. 

Exterior

The highlight of the new MG Comet EV is its exterior design which takes quirkiness to the next level. The cutesy, but boxy-looking Comet EV is adorned with modern-day elements like all-LED headlamps and tail lamps and LED light bars at the front and rear. The car also comes with an illuminated MG logo on the cover of the charging port positioned below the front LED lighting bar. 

Interior 

The new MG Comet EV cabin also feels fresh and follows a new approach with a four-seater layout. The car has a large-sized full-TFT panel featuring two 10.25-inch screens each for the configurable instrument console and a touchscreen infotainment system. The two-spoke steering wheel also adds funkiness to the cabin with audio, Bluetooth and voice command buttons placed on it. 

MG Comet EV Tyres  

There are three variants MG India has offered its Comet EV i.e. Pace, Play and Plush. All these three variants of the Comet EV come equipped with 12-inch steel wheels and 145/70 R12 tyres wrapped over them. For now, this is the smallest tyre size on a passenger car sold in India and has been the choice of tyre size for a few entry-level compact hatchbacks in the past. 

About CEAT EnergyDrive

The new CEAT EnergyDrive tyres designed for new-age electric vehicles like the MG Comet EV come with an EasyFlex Cavity design, allowing it to offer lower rolling resistance. The easy rolling translates into the maximum driving range of the vehicle. The use of a durable compound provides higher wear resistance, resulting in a longer tyre life. 

The CEAT EnergyDrive tyre gets new DuraBlock technology, which increases the tangential and lateral stiffness of the tyre by 6 per cent compared to other similarly-sized tyres. This feature helps it in withstanding instant high torque delivery from the powertrain, thus reducing tyre spin under high acceleration. 

Other Tyre Options & Price 

In the past, we have seen a few entry-level small hatchbacks from other carmakers like Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai and Tata Motors, which have come with 145/70 R12 tubeless tyres. Since it has been one of the most popular choices of tyres for small cars, it is already offered by some of the other prominent tyre makers mentioned below: