JSW MG Motor India Launches Hector Tomahawk EV and PHEV SUV

JSW MG Motor India on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, launched the Hector Tomahawk, a new seven-seater SUV available in both fully electric and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) variants. The launch marks the debut of the company's new Advanced Drive Architecture Platform Technology (ADAPT), which it describes as India's first multi-new-energy-vehicle platform. The electric version starts at an introductory price of Rs 19.49 lakh, while the PHEV begins at Rs 25.69 lakh.

The Hector Tomahawk EV is powered by a 69.2 kWh battery pack and a permanent magnet synchronous motor that produces 150 kW (approximately 201 BHP) and 310 Nm of torque. It has a certified range of 517 km and supports DC fast charging up to 90 kW, which can charge the battery from 30% to 80% in about 35 minutes. The SUV is offered in both five- and seven-seat configurations. The PHEV combines a 1.5-litre petrol engine with a 20.5 kWh battery and an electric motor, offering a pure electric range of over 115 km and a combined driving range exceeding 1,100 km on a full tank and charge. The PHEV is available only as a seven-seater.

Both variants are available under a Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) model, which reduces...