MG Hector Tomahawk EV Variant-Wise Price & Features Comparison

MG has just pulled the wraps off its most ambitious electric SUV yet — the Hector Tomahawk EV. This is the first MG model in India to use the company's ADAPT architecture, and it's aimed squarely at three-row electric SUVs like the Mahindra XEV 9S and Kia Carens Clavis EV. It's based on the Wuling Starlight 560, the same way the MG Windsor EV is based on the Wuling Air EV. 

If you're trying to figure out which variant makes the most sense for your budget and needs, this guide breaks it all down — pricing, features, battery specs, and how it stacks up against rivals.

MG Hector Tomahawk EV Variants at a Glance

The Hector Tomahawk EV comes in three trims — Excite, Exclusive and Essence. The Essence variant is offered in five-seat form, while Excite and Exclusive come only as seven-seaters. Essence, being the top trim, is the only one available in both five- and seven-seat layouts, giving buyers a genuine choice between maximum cargo room and maximum seating.

Here's the quick lineup:

• Excite (7-seater) — entry-level trim, still loaded with essentials
• Exclusive (7-seater) — the sweet-spot mid trim
• Essence (5-seater / 7-seater) — range-topping trim with the fullest feature set

All three trims use the identical 69.2kWh battery pack and the same 204hp, 310Nm electric motor — the differences between them come down to features and seating configuration, not performance. That's a big deal, because it means you're not sacrificing any range or power by picking a lower variant.

MG Hector Tomahawk EV Variant-Wise Price

The Hector Tomahawk EV is priced from Rs 19.49 lakh to Rs 23.49 lakh (ex-showroom). Here's how the ex-showroom pricing breaks down variant by variant:

On-road prices push these figures noticeably higher — the Excite 7-seat automatic comes to around Rs 20.67 lakh, the Exclusive 7-seat to about Rs 23.43 lakh, the Essence 5-seat to roughly Rs 24.49 lakh, and the Essence 7-seat to close to Rs 25.02 lakh on-road.

It's worth noting MG has flagged these as introductory prices, applicable only to a limited number of early units — so if you're seriously considering one, booking early could save you some money before prices are revised.

MG Hector Tomahawk EV Variant-Wise Features Comparison

Since all three trims share the same powertrain, this is really where your money goes. Moving from the base Excite to the Exclusive trim adds front ventilated seats, a 50W wireless phone charger with active cooling, and a powered tailgate.

Across the entire range, though, MG hasn't skimped on the basics. Every variant gets:

• Ventilated front seats, a panoramic sunroof, 256-colour ambient lighting, and a 10-speaker Infinity sound system
• Rear roof-mounted AC vents, sunblinds, LED reading lamps, dual USB Type-C charging ports, and a centre armrest with cupholders
• A driver's seat with memory and auto-retract functionality
• Six cabin modes — Nap, Camp, Energise, Pro Pet, Valet and Quiet
• A 15.6-inch infotainment touchscreen, an 8.8-inch digital driver's display, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, wireless phone charging, and gesture controls for AC and audio functions
• MG's i-SMART connected system with over 80 features and more than 30 Hinglish voice commands

On the outside, you get LED projector headlamps with LED daytime running lights, an illuminated MG logo, a blacked-out lower bumper, 18-inch dual-tone alloy wheels, roof rails, black wheel arch cladding, an automatic powered tailgate, and wraparound LED tail-lamps at the rear. Buyers get eight colour choices in total — six single-tone options (Khaki Green, Aurora Silver, Starry Black, Celadon Blue, Pearl White, and Shadow Gold) plus two dual-tone combinations with a Starry Black roof.

On safety, MG hasn't held anything back even on the base trim. Six airbags come standard across all variants, along with a 360-degree camera system offering transparent-chassis and wheel-view functions. The ADAS suite offers Level 2 capability across 11 functions, including lane-departure warning and prevention, forward-collision warning, automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, and high-beam assist. You also get electronic stability control, TPMS, an electronic parking brake, front and rear parking sensors, rain-sensing wipers, and hill-hold assist as standard.

Bottom line: the Excite already feels generously equipped, but the Exclusive is the one that closes the "premium-feel" gap without jumping all the way to the top trim.

Battery, Range & Charging

Powering the Hector Tomahawk EV is a 69.2kWh MAGIC battery pack paired with a permanent-magnet synchronous motor, producing 150kW (204PS) and 310Nm, with a certified range of 517km. This is a front-mounted, front-wheel-drive setup only — MG hasn't offered a four-wheel-drive option on this SUV.

Performance-wise, MG claims a 0-100kph time of 8.2 seconds, which is respectable for a three-row family SUV of this size.

Charging is where the Tomahawk EV genuinely impresses for its price bracket:

• Uses a CCS2 connector and supports DC fast charging up to 90kW
• MG claims a 30-80 percent charge in around 35 minutes on a 90kW DC charger
• With a 7.4kW AC charger, a 10-100 percent charge takes roughly 12.5 hours

Real-world range will naturally vary depending on your driving speed, road conditions, and how much you use the climate control — but a 500km+ claimed figure gives a healthy real-world buffer of 350-400km for most owners, which comfortably covers weekly commutes and even the occasional highway trip.

MG Hector Tomahawk EV BaaS vs Standard Purchase

This is one of the more interesting parts of the launch. MG is offering the Hector Tomahawk EV under its Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) programme, with prices starting at Rs 13.99 lakh. Under this scheme, buyers pay a separate battery rental of Rs 4.90 per km, and MG hasn't disclosed variant-wise BaaS pricing.

Here's what that actually means for your wallet:

• Standard purchase: You pay the full ex-showroom price upfront and own the battery outright. No per-km rental.
• BaaS: You save up to Rs 6.01 lakh on the upfront price, but pay Rs 4.9 per km as a separate battery rental fee for as long as you own the car.

So how do you decide? It comes down to how much you drive and how long you plan to keep the car:

• If you drive under 1,500-2,000km a month and plan to keep the car for 5+ years, the standard outright purchase usually works out cheaper in the long run, since the per-km rental adds up over time.
• If you want a lower entry price, plan to upgrade in 2-3 years, or drive relatively modest distances, BaaS can make real financial sense — it's essentially a way to defer a big chunk of the battery cost.
• BaaS is currently positioned as an "introductory" offer for a limited number of units, so it may not stay this attractive for very long.

Do the maths on your own annual mileage before committing either way — a quick back-of-envelope calculation (expected annual km × Rs 4.90) against the interest you'd save on a smaller loan amount will tell you which route saves more.

Which EV Variant Should You Buy?

Autocar India's own recommendation lands on the mid-spec Exclusive trim, priced at Rs 22 lakh ex-showroom, as the best all-round pick, since it adds front ventilated seats, a 50W wireless charger with cooling, and a powered tailgate over the base Excite — feature additions that genuinely matter in day-to-day use of an EV.

Here's a simple way to think about it:

• Pick Excite if: You want the lowest entry price into the Hector Tomahawk EV ecosystem and don't mind missing out on ventilated seats or a powered tailgate. Great for fleet or budget-conscious buyers who still want a genuine 500km+ range EV.
• Pick Exclusive if: You want the best value-for-money variant. This is the trim most buyers should seriously consider — it adds meaningful comfort features without pushing you into flagship pricing.
• Pick Essence if: You want the fullest feature set, or specifically want the five-seat configuration with its significantly larger boot space. The five-seat Essence has 610 litres of boot space, expanding to 1,053 litres with the second row folded — far more than the seven-seat version's 192 litres with all rows up. If cargo space matters more to you than a third row, the five-seat Essence is the only way to get it.

Variant Comparison & Key Differences

Since performance is identical across the range, the real decision points are:

1. Seating flexibility — Only Essence gives you the choice between 5 and 7 seats; Excite and Exclusive are 7-seat only.
2. Comfort additions — Ventilated front seats, the upgraded wireless charger, and a powered tailgate arrive from Exclusive onward.
3. Boot space trade-off — The seven-seat layout offers just 192 litres with all three rows in use, growing to 528 litres with the third row folded, versus the far more generous 610/1,053-litre figures on the five-seat Essence.
4. Price gap — There's roughly a Rs 4 lakh spread from Excite to top-spec Essence 7-seater, which is a meaningful jump, so weigh the added comfort features against your actual budget ceiling.
5. Safety and ADAS parity — Reassuringly, six airbags, the 360-degree camera, and the full 11-function Level 2 ADAS suite are standard on every single variant, so you're not compromising on safety by choosing the base trim.

MG Hector Tomahawk EV Rivals

The seven-seat Hector Tomahawk EV will primarily go up against the Mahindra XEV 9S and Kia Carens Clavis EV, both of which also offer three-row seating. The five-seat version, meanwhile, will compete more directly with the Tata Harrier EV and Mahindra XEV 9e.

Additionally, cross-shoppers in this price bracket are also likely to consider the Mahindra BE 6, Kia Syros EV, BYD eMax7, and the Tata Sierra EV depending on whether they prioritise seating capacity, brand positioning, or outright range. 

Here's a quick sense of where it sits:

• Vs Mahindra XEV 9S: The XEV 9S offers more powertrain choices (single and dual-motor) but the Tomahawk EV counters with a genuinely spacious three-row cabin and a strong feature list at a lower entry price.
• Vs Kia Carens Clavis EV: Kia's offering is more compact and city-friendly; the Tomahawk EV is the bigger, more premium-feeling SUV of the two.
• Vs Tata Harrier EV: This comparison matters mainly for the five-seat Essence buyer, since both are five-seat premium electric SUVs — the Harrier EV has a stronger brand legacy in India, while the Tomahawk EV counters with segment-leading tech features.

Final Verdict

The MG Hector Tomahawk EV enters the market with a genuinely compelling package: a 517km claimed range, fast charging, a loaded feature list, strong Level-2 ADAS as standard, and the flexibility of both five- and seven-seat layouts under one nameplate. Its more conventional, upright SUV silhouette also sets it apart from the increasingly common coupe-SUV styling trend among rival EVs.

For most buyers, the Exclusive trim hits the sweet spot — strong equipment, sensible pricing, and no compromise on range or power compared to the flagship. Budget-conscious buyers shouldn't feel short-changed by the Excite either, since the safety kit and core EV specs remain identical throughout the lineup. And if boot space matters more than a third row, the five-seat Essence is a genuinely unique offering in this segment.

The BaaS scheme adds a smart, flexible entry point too — just run the numbers against your expected annual mileage before choosing it over an outright purchase.

veries of the electric version scheduled to start in September 2026.