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MG Launches Hector Tomahawk in India as Both EV and Plug‑In Hybrid

The dual powertrain rollout pairs low advertised entry prices with a Battery‑as‑a‑Service plan that shifts battery cost into a per‑kilometre rental and will test long‑term ownership math for large SUV buyers.

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MG Hector Tomahawk PHEV comes as the automaker's first true plug-in hybrid SUV, combining an internal combustion engine and an electric powertrain.
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Overview

  • JSW MG officially introduced the Hector Tomahawk this Wednesday with bookings now open and EV deliveries scheduled to begin in September while PHEV deliveries start in November.
  • The Tomahawk EV is claimed to use a 69.2 kWh battery with a single 201–204 hp motor and a MIDC range of 517 km, while the PHEV pairs a 1.5‑litre Atkinson petrol engine with a 20.5 kWh battery for a claimed 115+ km electric range and more than 1,100 km combined range.
  • Prices start at Rs 19.49 lakh for the EV and Rs 25.69 lakh for the PHEV with an optional Battery‑as‑a‑Service (BaaS) that cuts upfront cost to Rs 13.99 lakh for the EV and Rs 21.79 lakh for the PHEV but charges Rs 4.90/km and Rs 3.20/km respectively, with MG’s published figures showing the BaaS savings are offset after roughly 122,000 km.
  • The Tomahawk ships with a heavy tech and safety kit including a 15.6‑inch infotainment screen with Gen‑AI karaoke, Level‑2 ADAS on top trims, and bidirectional charging marketed for Vehicle‑to‑Home use, though MG notes the home V2H charger hardware may not be included at launch.
  • Built on MG’s ADAPT architecture and based on the Wuling Starlight 560, the model is part of JSW MG’s push to win executive diesel SUV buyers with a target of about 5,000–6,000 Tomahawks per month and planned localization rising from ~45% to ~70% next year.