Key Highlights
- Cloud EV to be next MG electric car in India
- Could be priced under Rs. 20 lakh
- Was spotted recently at a charging station
MG Motors and JSW Group’s venture is set to pick pace post 2024’s second half. With this joint collaboration, MG Motors is expected to add a new four wheeler to its portfolio in India within every three to six months. And it seems that the first model that MG is rolling out is the Cloud EV. Just a week ago, the upcoming MG Cloud EV was spotted docked at a charging station which hinted at its imminent launch. Now, a new report has surfaced which gives insight into the expected pricing of the MG Cloud EV.
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MG Cloud EV India Price Details Leaked
As per a new report by Autocar India, the MG Cloud EV will be launched with a starting price under Rs. 20 lakh in the Indian market. The publication cites industry sources have revealed the expected price range of the new MG electric car in the country. The report also indicates that the Cloud EV will possibly be priced lower than the ZS EV which is also currently being sold with a starting price tag below Rs. 20 lakh.
To recap, the MG ZS EV price in India starts at Rs. 18.98 lakh. And if this report is accurate, the Cloud EV might have an asking price below Rs. 18 lakh. However, the exact range will be difficult to anticipate just yet. The lower prices will be credited to the localization with part manufacturing including the battery pack.
If we further consider this report to correct then the MG Cloud EV will also compete against the popular EVs such as the Nexon and the Mahindra XUV 400 electric. How well the Cloud EV takes on these two popular compact electric SUVs will be interesting to see.
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MG Cloud EV Powertrain
| MG Cloud EV | Powertrain |
| Drivetrain | FWD |
| Motor | PMSM |
| Power | 147 bhp |
| Battery | 37.9 kWh and 50.6 kWh |
| Range | Up to 460 km per charge |
The MG Cloud EV is tipped to come with a front-axle mounted Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) electric motor generating around 147 bhp of peak power. It could come with dual battery pack options with the base variant featuring a 37.9 kWh battery and the high-end variant equipped with a 50.6 kWh battery option. The smaller battery pack variant of the Cloud EV could deliver up to 360 km range per charge, while the bigger battery variant might deliver up to 460 km range on a full battery charge.
