MG Motor India has adopted a unique approach with the launch of the Comet EV, a compact two-door premium electric vehicle. It went on sale in April 2023 at an introductory price of Rs 7.98 lakh, with deliveries beginning in the third week of May. A total of 1,184 units of the MG Comet EV were handed over to customers. The company seems to be ready to implement a new strategy with the re-badged Baojun Yep electric subcompact SUV, as it recently patented its design in India.
While MG Motor India has not disclosed its launch plans for the Baojun Yep, rumors suggest that the electric SUV might arrive in 2025. The compact electric SUV, Baojun Yep, has been designed on the Global Small Electric Vehicle (GSEV) platform, which is also the basis for the Comet EV. Unlike conventional SUVs, it has a more boxy and tall stance.
At the front, the Yep features a closed-off grille, uniquely designed headlamps with Porsche-like graphics, quad LED DRLs, and a robust black bumper. The SUV has square-shaped wheel arches with 15-inch alloy wheels, black roof rails, and side steps. At the rear, it has oval-shaped taillamps and small rear windows. The Baojun Yep measures 3,381mm in length, 1,685mm in width, and 1,721mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2,110mm. Read: MG Plans 4-5 New Cars For India – Mostly EVs
In terms of features, the Baojun Yep offers a 10.25-inch dual-screen setup (one for the infotainment system and one for the instrument cluster), a battery temperature management system, heated front seats, electrically adjustable driver’s seat, four USB ports, ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems), and a 360-degree camera.
The Yep electric SUV is equipped with a 28.1kWh lithium-ion phosphate battery and a 68bhp electric motor. It offers a range of up to 303km (as per CLTC) on a single charge. The battery pack can be charged using a DC fast charger in 35 minutes (from 30% to 80%) and an AC charger in 8.5 hours (from 20% to 80%).
