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>MG Hector Tomahawk EV: Price, 517km Range, BaaS, 5/7 Seats & Features

The MG Hector Tomahawk EV is on sale in India from ₹19.49 lakh (introductory, ex-showroom) with full battery ownership, or from ₹13.99 lakh plus ₹4.90/km battery rental under BaaS. It uses a 69.2 kWh MAGIC Battery, has an official certified range of up to 517 km, and is offered in both 5-seat and 7-seat forms. Bookings are open; MG says deliveries are scheduled to begin from September 2026.

MG Hector Tomahawk EV price: outright ownership vs BaaS

The most important comparison is the way the battery is paid for. The ₹19.49 lakh figure is the introductory ex-showroom starting price for the complete vehicle. BaaS lowers the upfront vehicle price to ₹13.99 lakh, but adds a ₹4.90/km battery-rental charge. That can suit a buyer focused on initial outlay, while outright ownership is simpler for someone who prefers one purchase price. These are not interchangeable prices, so compare the rental terms against your expected annual driving before booking.

Option	Official starting price	What it means
Outright ownership	₹19.49 lakh	Full-vehicle purchase
BaaS	₹13.99 lakh + ₹4.90/km	Lower upfront price; battery rental applies

Battery, range and performance

MG pairs a 69.2 kWh LFP MAGIC Battery with a permanent-magnet synchronous motor. The official output is 150 kW and 310 Nm. MG quotes a certified range of up to 517 km on one charge; real range will change with speed, ambient temperature, AC use, passengers, terrain and driving style. It is a useful headline figure, but it is not a promise of identical results on every route.

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Charging: the figures that matter

MG lists a standard 7.4 kW AC home charger, with 10–100% charging taking roughly 12.5 hours. On a 90 kW DC fast charger, MG quotes approximately 35 minutes for a 30–80% charge. The supplied charger and installation are part of the current official product-page information; public-charger experience will still depend on the station, battery temperature and charging curve.

5-seat vs 7-seat practicality

This is one of the Tomahawk EV’s clearer differentiators. MG offers both layouts, rather than making the electric SUV a five-seater only. The 5-seat configuration has up to 610 litres of boot space, while the seven-seater prioritises an extra row: MG quotes 192 litres with all rows in use and 528 litres with the third row folded. The lineup comprises Excite, Exclusive and Essence; check the final dealer quotation for the seating configuration attached to a particular variant.

Dimensions and cabin space

The SUV is 4,745 mm long, 1,850 mm wide and 1,770 mm tall, on a 2,810 mm wheelbase. MG refers to 230 mm ground clearance at the battery. The large footprint and wheelbase are relevant to its family-SUV brief, but buyers should sit in both seating layouts before deciding whether the third row and luggage space suit their usage.

V2H, V2L and technology

The Tomahawk EV supports Vehicle-to-Home (V2H), allowing the vehicle battery to provide power to compatible home loads when installed correctly. Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) is also listed by MG for compatible equipment, useful for a campsite or outdoor devices. Treat both as practical energy features, not as a substitute for a professionally designed home-backup system.

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Inside, MG lists a 15.6-inch HD display, i-SMART 3.0, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, over-the-air updates and a GenAI voice assistant with Hinglish commands. The Starmaanch Karaoke app is another officially listed entertainment feature. Equipment can differ by trim.

Safety and Level 2 ADAS

MG lists six airbags, ESP, traction control, hill hold, ABS with EBD, brake assist, TPMS, ISOFIX anchors and all-wheel disc brakes. Its Level 2 ADAS list includes adaptive cruise control, traffic-jam assist, lane functions, forward-collision warning and automatic emergency braking. These are assistance systems: the driver remains responsible. MG has not published an official NCAP rating, so this article does not claim one.

Hector Tomahawk EV vs XEV 9e vs Harrier.ev

The MG is the practical choice here if seven seats, V2H and a lower outright starting price are priorities. The Mahindra XEV 9e is a five-seat, rear-wheel-drive electric SUV with official 59 kWh and 79 kWh battery choices; the Tata Harrier.ev is also five-seat and offers RWD or QWD variants. A spec-table result is not a universal winner: compare seating need, charging access, city service support and final on-road pricing.

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Pros and considerations

Pros: 5/7-seat choice, 69.2 kWh battery, 517 km certified-range claim, V2H/V2L and a comprehensive technology list. Considerations: BaaS needs mileage-cost evaluation, public DC charging capability is 90 kW, and delivery timing should be confirmed with the chosen dealer.

Who should buy it?

Watch the Tomahawk EV if you want a large electric family SUV, genuinely need the option of a third row, and can charge at home or work. A five-seat buyer chasing the longest certified-range headline may also cross-shop the XEV 9e. For a lower-priced, smaller MG EV, see our MG Windsor EV Pro guide; for a global hybrid reference, read the MG ZS Hybrid+ preview.

AutoHunt verdict

The Hector Tomahawk EV has a focused proposition: a large, tech-heavy Indian electric SUV with five- or seven-seat flexibility, a 517 km certified-range claim and an unusual V2H feature. The sensible purchase decision is less about the headline price and more about whether the BaaS structure, seating layout and charging routine fit your household.

FAQs

What is the MG Hector Tomahawk EV price in India?

It starts at ₹19.49 lakh ex-showroom with full ownership, or ₹13.99 lakh plus ₹4.90/km under BaaS, subject to introductory-price terms.

What is its claimed range?

MG claims a certified range of up to 517 km from the 69.2 kWh MAGIC Battery.

Is it a 5-seater or 7-seater?

Both configurations are available. Verify the layout for the chosen trim with the dealer.

How long does charging take?

MG quotes roughly 12.5 hours for 10–100% on 7.4 kW AC and around 35 minutes for 30–80% on a 90 kW DC charger.

Does it have V2H and V2L?

MG officially lists both V2H and V2L for compatible use.

Does it have an NCAP rating?

No official NCAP rating is claimed here; MG says certification information will follow.

More AutoHunt reading: Compare the MG Windsor EV Pro, our MG ZS Hybrid+ preview, the MG M9 EV, the Tata Harrier EV price context, and AutoHunt’s MG guides.

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Last verified: 17 September 2026. Core launch, price, range and feature information was checked against JSW MG Motor India’s current product and newsroom sources. Rival figures were checked against current manufacturer sources. Read our Editorial Policy and Corrections Policy.