MG Motor India recently introduced the updated Hector SUV range including the Hector facelift and Hector Plus 7-seater. Now, the company aims to expand its product portfolio with a new compact MPV and a new electric car. Speaking to an online media publication, Rajeev Chaba, President and Managing Director, MG Motor India, has revealed that the company is considering a sub-20 lakh electric car that will hit roads by the end of 2022.
While the product details are still under the wraps, it’s likely to be an electric compact SUV to challenge the Tata Nexon EV. The carmaker is currently working on a lithium-ion battery pack that will deliver a range of 500km on a full charge. Prior to the new MG electric compact SUV, the company will strengthen its charging network in the country. The British carmaker aims to set up 30 to 40 super charging stations across the country by the end of this year.
In December 2020, MG Motor India received the highest ever 200 bookings for the ZS EV. The electric SUV comes in two variants – Excite and Exclusive – priced at Rs 20.88 lakh and Rs 23.58 lakh respectively (all, ex-showroom). The MG ZS EV has been equipped with a permanent magnet synchronous motor making power worth 143bhp and 353Nm of torque. Power is delivered to the front wheels via a single-speed automatic transmission. It’s claimed to accelerate 0 to 100kmph in 8.5 seconds. Read – 2 New MG Cars To Launch In 2021
The electric SUV has a 44.5kWh, liquid-cooled battery pack that’s offers an ARAI-certified range of 340km on a single charge. It’s an IP-67 certified battery pack with water resistance of up to a depth of 1 metre for 30 minutes. The battery pack can be charged up to 80% in 50 minutes via a 50kW DC fast charger and 100% in 16-18 hours via regular AC charger. The MG ZS EV comes with three drive modes and three levels of regenerative braking.
