MG Motor India has unveiled the Cyberster electric sportscar during and event held in Mumbai. The company is considering introducing this electric sportscar in India, but it might be sold through a new flagship brand or a more premium dealer network. This potential new flagship brand could stem from a recent partnership between MG and the JSW Group.
The MG Cyberster made its debut at the 2023 Goodwood Festival, marking MG’s entry into electric sportscar market. Built on a dedicated electric platform, the MG Cyberster boasts dimensions of 4,533 mm in length, 1,912 mm in width, and 1,328 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2,689 mm. This two-door convertible is crafted according to MG’s latest design language, drawing inspiration from the brand’s rich sporting heritage.
![MG Cyberster](https://media.assettype.com/freepressjournal/2024-03/3a3946ac-da96-4e42-8c8d-51cf6f0b028c/MG_Cyberster_Debut.jpeg)
MG Cyberster |
The front look of the MG Cyberster is cool with its sleek headlights and a tough bumper. It’s got a fancy hood too. The car has doors that go up like scissors and a soft top made of fabric. Its wheels are special, shaped like flower petals. On the side, it’s smooth and has a cool lines running from the front to the back.
Inside the electric sportscar, you will find a really nice and sporty interior. The steering wheel is flat at the bottom and has lots of buttons on it. There are three screens in a curved shape for playing music and showing important information. In the middle, there is another screen and some buttons for things like opening the roof, drive selector and HAVAC controls.
![MG Cyberster](https://media.assettype.com/freepressjournal/2024-03/d8f0dec6-4e5e-40a5-b34d-ae56e245777c/MG_Cyberster_1.jpeg)
MG Cyberster |
MG Cyberster has a big battery inside, holding 77 kWh of power. This battery makes two electric motors work together to drive all the wheels. The motors can give the car a powerful push at 535 hp and 725Nm of torque. The Cyberster can zoom from 0 to 100 kmph in just 3.2 seconds. It is said to be able to travel up to 580 kilometres on one full charge.
The electric sports car also has a simpler version with only one motor that powers the rear wheels. This version has 308 horsepower and a smaller 64 kWh battery. It's said to be able to go about 520 kilometres on just one charge.
![MG Cyberster - Interior](https://media.assettype.com/freepressjournal/2024-03/d48eb34d-833a-45e8-bac7-c46f10373068/MG_Cyberster_Interior.jpeg)
MG Cyberster - Interior |
As part of this collaboration, MG Motor India aims to offer a diverse range of electric vehicles, starting from the affordable MG Comet priced under 10 lakh to luxurious cars priced over Rs 50-60 lakh. The MG JSW alliance could also benefit from the Indian government’s new EV policy, which permits new investors in the EV sector to import a limited number of cars at reduced customs duty.