MG Cyberster electric sportscar makes India debut

MG Motor India has taken the wraps off the Cyberster for the first time in our country and confirmed that it will be introducing a new network of premium outlets for its more upmarket offerings. While the Chinese-owned British brand has yet to confirm which models will be sold from these new premium showrooms, the Cyberster is a likely candidate. The Cyberster is MG’s first-ever electric sportscar and is set to go on sale in international markets later this year.

1. Top-spec Cyberster EV gets 77kWh battery with up to 580km range
2. To rival next-gen Porsche 718 range in international markets
3. MG’s “affordable” sportscar to cost about Rs 53 lakh abroad

MG Motor had revealed the drop-top EV back in 2023, with two battery pack and motor options. The entry-level model is powered by a single rear axle-mounted 308hp motor, gets a 64kWh battery and a claimed range of 520km. The range-topping Cyberster has a 77kWh battery pack, which has a CLTC-rated range of 580km, with two motors making a combined 544hp and 725Nm. This helps the 1,985kg dual-motor AWD variant sprint to 100kph in 3.2 seconds.

The rival to the next-gen Porsche 718 line-up (which will have all-electric versions) is larger than the current Boxster by a narrow margin. It measures 4,533mm in length, 1,912mm in width and 1,328mm in height, and has a wheelbase of 2,689mm.

For details on the MG Cyberster’s interior highlights and exterior design, check out our exclusive story, which confirmed that the all-electric convertible will be showcased in India. MG Motor is expected to reveal prices for the Cyberster in international markets by mid-2024. The brand claims it's an “affordable” sportscar with a likely starting price of around GBP 50,000 (Rs 53 lakh approx), which is quite reasonable even by Indian standards.

For reference, BYD recently brought in the Seal EV to India – in dual-motor AWD configuration it has 530hp, a 82.56kWh battery and up to 580km of range (NEDC) – with prices ranging between Rs 41 lakh-53 lakh, ex-showroom, India. If MG Motor India decides to launch the Cyberster here, the BYD Seal, Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Kia EV6 will be its chief rivals.

MG4 hatchback, 5 estate showcased

MG Motor has also showcased the 4 EV hatchback and the 5 EV estate at the event, however, both models were also showcased at the Auto Expo last year. While the smaller 4 gets 51kWh and 64kWh battery options, with WLTP ranges of 350km and 452km, respectively, the larger 5 is powered by a 61.1kWh battery that has a claimed range of 402km.

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