MG Motor India has named its upcoming Smart EV as ‘Comet’ in honour of the 1934 British airplane that participated in the England-Australia MacRobertson Air Race. The Comet is MG Motor India’s response to the growing need for agile and futuristic solutions in congested urban cities with skyrocketing fuel costs, sparse parking spaces, and increasing pollution.
The electric vehicle is expected to reduce environmental impact, save costs, and offer convenience and comfort, while providing seamless mobility that is connected, automatic, electric, and shared. According to Rajeev Chaba, President and Managing Director of MG Motor India, “Urban mobility is at a point of inflexion where New Age solutions are needed to address both the current as well the forthcoming challenges.” The Comet is part of MG Motor India’s efforts to create solutions for a better future for everyone. The company’s current portfolio includes vehicles such as the Hector and the Gloster, which are named after British biplanes built during World War II.