The plug-in hybrid (PHEV) variants, meanwhile, have become costlier by Rs 800.The MG Hector Tomahawk EV is now priced between Rs 20.24 lakh and Rs 24.24 lakh, while the Hector Tomahawk PHEV is priced between Rs 25.69 lakh and Rs 27.79 lakh. All prices are ex-showroom.MG Hector Tomahawk EV: New pricesThe Hector Tomahawk EV is offered in Excite, Exclusive and Essence variants, with five- and seven-seat configurations available depending on the variant.

The entry-level Excite seven-seater has received the biggest price hike of Rs 75,800, taking its price from Rs 19.49 lakh to Rs 20.24 lakh.The Exclusive seven-seater and both Essence configurations have also become costlier by Rs 75,800. VariantCurrent price New pricePrice hikeExcite 7-seaterRs 19,49,000Rs 20,24,800Rs 75,800Exclusive 7-seaterRs 21,99,000Rs 22,74,800Rs 75,800Essence 5-seaterRs 22,99,000Rs 23,74,800Rs 75,800Essence 7-seaterRs 23,49,000Rs 24,24,800Rs 75,800All prices are ex-showroom.The Hector Tomahawk EV is MG's first model based on its ADAPT (Advanced Drive Architecture Platform Technology).

It is powered by a 69.2kWh LFP battery pack paired with a permanent-magnet synchronous electric motor producing 204bhp and 310Nm of torque. MG claims a MIDC-certified range of 517km and a 0-100kph acceleration time of 8.2 seconds.The electric SUV supports 90kW DC fast charging, with the battery taking around 35 minutes to charge from 30 to 80 per cent.

A 7.4kW AC charger takes approximately 12.5 hours for a 10-100 per cent charge.MG Hector Tomahawk PHEV: New pricesThe Hector Tomahawk PHEV is available in Exclusive and Essence variants, both offered exclusively in a seven-seat configuration. Prices for both variants have increased by Rs 800.VariantCurrent priceNew pricePrice hikeExclusiveRs 25,69,000Rs 25,69,800Rs 800EssenceRs 27,79,000Rs 27,79,800Rs 800All prices are ex-showroom.The Hector Tomahawk PHEV combines a 1.5-litre Atkinson-cycle petrol engine with an electric motor and a 20.5kWh battery pack.

The petrol engine produces 102bhp and 125Nm, while the electric motor develops 201bhp and 237Nm. The powertrain is paired with a dedicated hybrid transmission.MG claims an all-electric range of over 115km, while the combined range with a fully charged battery and a full 52-litre fuel tank is rated at more than 1,100km.

The company also claims a thermal efficiency of 43.2 per cent for the hybrid engine.The PHEV supports six drive modes, including Pure EV, Series Hybrid, Parallel Hybrid, Regeneration, Pure Engine and Engine Drive + Charge. Its battery supports 25kW DC fast charging and 3.3kW AC charging.

MG claims a 30-80 per cent charge time of around 35 minutes using a DC fast charger, while a full 10-100 per cent charge using an AC charger takes approximately 7.5 hours.Subscribe to Auto Today Magazine - Ends