Over 8 years and 96,000 km, the MG Comet EV works out about Rs 63,541 cheaper to own than the Maruti Alto K10 (petrol), breaking even around year 8.
The MG Comet EV (17.4 kWh) is priced at Rs 7,79,800 ex-showroom against Rs 3,99,000 for the Maruti Alto K10 (petrol) — a gap of Rs 3,80,800. What decides the comparison is running cost: at Rs 8 per kWh home charging the MG Comet EV costs about Rs 0.75 per km, while the Maruti Alto K10 (petrol) at 24.4 km/l and Rs 104.95 per litre costs about Rs 4.30 per km. Figures as of August 2026.
MG Comet EV snapshot
| Battery | 17.4 kWh |
| Claimed range (MIDC) | 230 km |
| Realistic range | ~185 km |
| Real-world efficiency | ~10.6 km/kWh |
| Petrol rival | Maruti Alto K10 (petrol) — Rs 3,99,000, 24.4 km/l |
8-year cost of ownership: MG Comet EV vs Maruti Alto K10 (petrol)
Assuming 1,000 km a month, petrol prices rising 5% a year, electricity 3% a year, and typical hatchback insurance and maintenance:
| Cost head (8 years) | MG Comet EV | Maruti Alto K10 (petrol) |
|---|---|---|
| Purchase (ex-showroom) | Rs 7,79,800 | Rs 3,99,000 |
| Charging / fuel | Rs 80,534 | Rs 4,92,875 |
| Insurance | Rs 1,44,000 | Rs 1,20,000 |
| Maintenance | Rs 40,000 | Rs 96,000 |
| Total | Rs 10,44,334 | Rs 11,07,875 |
Run the comparison with your own usage
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the MG Comet EV cheaper than the Maruti Alto K10 (petrol) in the long run?
Over 8 years and 96,000 km, the MG Comet EV works out about Rs 63,541 cheaper to own than the Maruti Alto K10 (petrol), breaking even around year 8.
What is the per-km running cost of the MG Comet EV?
About Rs 0.75 per km with home charging at Rs 8 per kWh, versus about Rs 4.30 per km for the Maruti Alto K10 (petrol).
When does the MG Comet EV break even with the Maruti Alto K10 (petrol)?
At 1,000 km a month the MG Comet EV becomes cheaper overall than the Maruti Alto K10 (petrol) around year 8. Driving more shortens this; driving less stretches it.
What is the real-world range of the MG Comet EV?
The claimed MIDC range is 230 km, but a realistic figure is around 185 km — roughly 80% of the claimed number.