Overview
- MG has begun dispatching Hector Tomahawk EV units to dealerships ahead of September deliveries, and the plug‑in hybrid (PHEV) is scheduled for test drives and customer deliveries from November 2026.
- The Tomahawk family runs on MG’s ADAPT multi‑energy architecture and splits into a 69.2 kWh LFP EV (about 201–204 hp, claimed MIDC range ~517 km) and a PHEV that pairs a 1.5‑litre petrol engine with a 20.5 kWh battery for about 198 hp and a claimed electric range of more than 115 km plus a combined range over 1,100 km.
- MG is selling both variants with conventional purchase pricing and an optional Battery‑as‑a‑Service plan that cuts upfront cost but charges per‑km battery rental (EV BaaS from Rs 13.99 lakh plus Rs 4.90/km; PHEV BaaS example from Rs 21.79 lakh plus Rs 3.20/km).
- On equipment the Tomahawk offers large infotainment screens, connected features, bidirectional V2L/V2H capability on some trims and Level‑2 ADAS; it currently lacks a published Bharat NCAP rating that some rivals, notably the Innova Hycross, already hold.
- Industry coverage frames the launch as a value play that pressures diesel three‑row models and rivals like Toyota and Mahindra to sharpen messaging, and buyers’ real‑world gains will depend on access to charging, how often owners use the PHEV’s plug‑in range, and BaaS long‑term economics.