MG to Launch 2 New EVs and 1 Plug-in Hybrid in India

MG Motor India is gearing up to roll out two new electric vehicles and one plug-in hybrid in the coming months. The news, first reported by CarLelo, comes as the Chinese-owned British brand pushes deeper into India's fast-growing clean-car market.

The lineup includes a pair of battery-electric models and a single plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, or PHEV. MG has not yet confirmed names or launch dates. But the move signals a clear shift: the company is betting on both full electrics and hybrids to win over Indian buyers.

India's EV market is still small. It made up less than 2% of total car sales last year. But sales are climbing fast, helped by government subsidies and rising fuel prices. MG already sells the ZS EV, a compact electric SUV, and the Comet, a tiny city EV. The new models will sit alongside them.

Plug-in hybrid: a bridge technology

The plug-in hybrid is a different bet. It runs on both battery power and petrol. That means no range anxiety. For many Indian drivers, that matters. Charging stations are still scarce outside big cities. A PHEV lets them drive electric in town and switch to petrol on longer trips.

MG's parent company, SAIC Motor, already builds plug-in hybrids for other markets. The technology is proven. Bringing it to India could help MG grab buyers who want to cut fuel bills but can't rely on public charging.

Timing and competition

MG is not alone in this push. Tata Motors leads India's EV market with the Nexon EV and Tiago EV. Mahindra is launching its XUV400 electric SUV. Hyundai and Kia also sell electric models. The field is getting crowded.

MG's two new EVs will need to stand out. Price will be key. The ZS EV starts at around ₹22 lakh (about $26,500). That's steep for many buyers. A smaller, cheaper EV could open up a bigger market.

The plug-in hybrid, meanwhile, faces fewer rivals. Toyota sells the Hyryder strong hybrid, but it is not a plug-in. MG could carve a niche if it prices the PHEV right.

Charging and infrastructure

MG has been building its own charging network. It offers home chargers with every EV and has tied up with companies like Fortum and Tata Power for public stations. Still, India's charging network remains thin. The government wants 1.3 million charging points by 2030. Right now, there are fewer than 10,000.

That gap helps explain the plug-in hybrid plan. It gives buyers a way to go electric without waiting for the grid to catch up.

MG's new models are expected to launch over the next 12 to 18 months. The company has not said where it will build them. Its plant in Halol, Gujarat, currently makes the ZS EV and Comet. Adding new models may require more capacity.

MG sold about 50,000 cars in India last year. EVs made up a small share. With three new electrified models, the company is betting that share will grow, fast.