KATHMANDU: The seven-seat MG Hector Tomahawk EV can be purchased in Nepal with a monthly installment of around Rs 50,000, equivalent to approximately Rs 1,667 per day.
G.O. Automobiles, the authorized distributor of JSW MG Motor India in Nepal, started selling the electric SUV on Saturday. The company has set a special price of Rs 5.799 million for the first 50 customers, against its regular price of Rs 6.199 million.
Under Nepal Rastra Bank’s current lending rules, buyers can finance up to 60% of an electric car’s price. They must pay the remaining 40% as a down payment.
Based on the discounted price, buyers need to pay Rs 2.3196 million upfront. The remaining Rs 3.4794 million can be financed through a seven-year loan.
At an assumed annual interest rate of 5.5%, the monthly installment comes to around Rs 49,999. This brings the daily cost to approximately Rs 1,667. The actual installment may vary depending on the bank’s interest rate and loan terms.
MG Hector Tomahawk EV: design and features
The Hector Tomahawk EV features a bold exterior with a closed front grille, an illuminated MG logo, rectangular LED headlights and daytime running lights. It also gets 18-inch dual-tone alloy wheels, wraparound LED tail lamps and a large roof spoiler.
The SUV measures 4,745 mm in length, 1,850 mm in width and 1,770 mm in height. It has a 2,810 mm wheelbase and 230 mm of ground clearance.
Inside, the cabin features a 15.6-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. Other features include an 8.8-inch digital driver display, a 10-speaker Infinity sound system, wireless phone charging and connected-car technology.
The front seats are ventilated, with six-way power adjustment for the driver and four-way adjustment for the front passenger.
Battery, range and performance
The Hector Tomahawk EV is powered by a 150 kW electric motor producing 310 Nm of torque. It comes with a 69.2 kWh battery pack, with a claimed driving range of 517 km on a full charge.
The SUV supports 90 kW DC fast charging, which can charge the battery from 30% to 80% in 35 minutes, according to the company. It also offers vehicle-to-home (V2H) functionality.
Safety features include six airbags, electronic stability control, hill-hold assist, a tire pressure monitoring system, front and rear parking sensors, four-wheel disc brakes, an electronic parking brake and a 360-degree camera.
