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MG Hector Tomahawk PHEV launched at Rs 25.69 lakh, BaaS plan at Rs 21.79 lakh
MG Hector Tomahawk PHEV launched at Rs 25.69 lakh, BaaS plan at Rs 21.79 lakh
MG Motor India on Monday launched the Hector Tomahawk PHEV, India's first mass-market plug-in hybrid SUV, with prices starting at Rs 25.69 lakh (ex-showroom) for outright purchase. A Battery-as-a-Service variant is available…
MG Motor India on Monday launched the Hector Tomahawk PHEV, India's first mass-market plug-in hybrid SUV, with prices starting at Rs 25.69 lakh (ex-showroom) for outright purchase. A Battery-as-a-Service variant is available at Rs 21.79 lakh plus Rs 3.2 per km running cost. The top-spec Essence variant costs Rs 27.79 lakh and is not offered under the BaaS plan.
The SUV pairs a 1.5-litre petrol engine with a 20.5kWh battery and an electric motor, claiming 115km of pure-electric range and a combined range of over 1,100km. It seats seven occupants, offers 192 litres of boot space, and comes with six airbags, Level 2 ADAS, a 360-degree camera and electronic stability control. MG said test drives and deliveries will begin in November 2026.
Indian Opinion Analysis
The PHEV launch fills the gap between MG's full-electric Hector Tomahawk EV and its conventional petrol models, targeting buyers who want EV-like running costs but fear range anxiety. The Battery-as-a-Service model is an unusual gambit in India's mass-market SUV segment, typically limited to select EV brands. MG essentially asks customers to do a mileage math: the Rs 3.2 per km charge covers battery degradation and replacement, making the effective cost dependent on how many kilometres are driven over ownership. The 20.5kWh battery pack size suggests MG is optimising for urban commutes rather than highway driving. With the price anchored between petrol and pure-EV variants, MG is betting that the 1,100km combined range, more than a Delhi-Mumbai round trip, will pull buyers who found electric range inadequate but wanted the EV driving experience. Deliveries start November 2026, giving the company a year to build production capacity and test consumer appetite for this ownership model.
Source: timesnownews.com
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