According to the latest information, in India MG (Morris Garages) has set up 500 chargers in 500 days. The company started this programme in back 2022, and aims to install 1,000 charging points in 1,000 days in apartments, condominiums, and societies for ease of charging for residents and visitors.
MG set up 500 chargers in 500 days
As per the official statement, Gaurav Gupta, Chief Growth Officer, MG Motor India, shares, “MG aspires to do more than provide cutting-edge electric vehicles. This landmark of installing 500 chargers in as many days underscores MG Charge’s vision of creating a robust EV ecosystem that not only supports but propels the widespread embrace of green mobility. Our belief is rooted in delivering not just chargers but convenient and accessible solutions, enhancing the entirety of the electric vehicle ownership experience for a sustainable and bright future.”
MG Motor India with its partners – Exicom Telesystems, ElectreeFi, EchargerBays, Ionage, Statiq & Highway Delite -- have strategically deployed 7.4kW chargers, averaging one installation per day, covering approximately 50 major cities.
The company is also working closely with its ecosystem partners such as Glida, TPCL, BPCL, Jio-bp, Statiq, Zeon, and ChargeZone for setting up EV charging infrastructure, and with Attero and Lohum for battery recycling, reuse, and life extension. The recent partnership with the Shoonya - Zero Pollution Mobility campaign, led by NITI Aayog, underscores MG Motor India's commitment to promoting electric vehicles.
In India, Electric vehicles (EVs) are rapidly gaining attention and contributing 2% of overall sales in the industry. However, experts are optimistic about the growth potential. According to industry insiders, the share of EVs is expected to double to around 4% in the near future, with further growth projected to reach 6%-7% by next year.
MG introduced the Comet EV, making it more affordable at INR 6.98 lakh. In addition, they have introduced new variants of the EVs. The Excite FC and Exclusive FC models now come with fast charging options, priced at INR 8.23 lakh and INR 9.13 lakh respectively. In terms of specifications, the MG Comet EV features Manual Day/Night IRVM, i-SMART with 55+ Connectd car features, IP67 Rated Battery, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (Indirect), Front & Rear Seat belt reminder, Driver & Co-Driver Seat Belt with Load Limiter, Manual Parking Brake, ISOFIX Rear Child Seat Anchors and Front Co-Driver grab handle.
MG Comet EV is available with 2 battery-motor configurations. The 17.3kWh battery pack with 3.3kW AC charging and rear-wheel drivetrain makes 42PS of power and 110Nm of torque. This configuration has a single electric motor and a driving range of 230 km with a full charge. The 17.3kWh battery pack with 7.4kW AC charging and rear-wheel drivetrain makes 42PS of power and 110Nm of torque. This configuration has a single electric motor and a driving range of 230 km.
