MG Motors to launch Baojun Cloud EV based vehicle in India with a new name
MG Motor India has released a new teaser for its upcoming electric vehicle, which is based on the Baojun Cloud EV, revealing key exterior features just ahead of the festive season launch. We have spotted the EV on testing multiple times since the past few months and even the patent images of the vehicle were leaked a few weeks back.
The India-spec MG Cloud EV will feature a floating touchscreen infotainment system and a fully digital instrument cluster. These elements are consistent with the model sold under the Wuling brand in Indonesia. The dashboard, though mostly covered, shows horizontal slats spanning its length, concealing the AC vents. The steering wheel is a two-spoke design equipped with controls for the infotainment system.
The teaser also highlights a panoramic sunroof and further details from the spy shots indicate slim all-LED headlights, an LED light bar connecting the headlights across the nose and an illuminated MG logo. The EV’s interior benefits from its born-EV design, promising ample space for this five-seater model.
Additional features observed include fully reclinable front seats, circular door-mounted speakers, 360-degree camera and an Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) suite. However, it remains to be seen which of these features will be included in the India-spec model.
The MG Cloud EV blends the characteristics of a sedan and an SUV, with MG Motor India labelling it a crossover utility vehicle (CUV). The design remains minimalist, featuring flush door handles and clean surfaces. Full-width LED light bars adorn both the front and rear. The vehicle also showcases a large glasshouse and extended quarter glass sections, complemented by sharply raked front and rear windscreens.
While specific battery details for the Indian market are still under wraps, the international version of the Cloud EV offers two battery pack options – a 37.9kWh pack with a range of 360 km and a 50.6kWh pack providing up to 460 km. Both variants are powered by a 134 HP electric motor mounted on the front axle.
MG Motor India is expected to price the Cloud EV around Rs. 20-25 lakhs (ex-showroom). It is likely to hit the showrooms around the festive season with the price announcement around the same time.
