Depending on the plan the user selects, MG EV owners get a guaranteed resale value after three, four or five years of use. The program builds itself over MG’s existing offer, which guaranteed 60 percent of the value of the vehicle after three years of ownership and operates independently of any loan or finance scheme. This also includes commercial MG ZS EV owners who are eligible for resale value benefits for vehicles which are three years old or have an annual mileage of up to 60,000 km.

The buy back program brings in other advantages for the owners, the first one being its independence from any loan or finance scheme. Secondly, it helps reduce the depreciation risk and gives the user the flexibility of retaining, returning or upgrading, ensuring the user peace of mind in the long run. The move also aims to facilitate easy EV adoption in the country with assured ease of ownership.

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JSW MG Motor India upended the sub-15 lakh EV segment by introducing the Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) on its Windsor, which was launched about a year ago in September last year. Since then, the manufacturer has extended BaaS to other vehicles in its range as well, such as the Comet and the ZS EV.

The resounding sales success of the Windsor led them to ramp up production capacity, and one of the steps they took to achieve this was to start manufacturing batteries in India (previously, batteries were imported in their entirety). We were invited by MG to witness the process at its Halol manufacturing facility recently, and we came away impressed.

The process starts with the prismatic cells being checked for voltage discrepancies via the open circuit voltage test, while the battery tray is prepped with insulation and the cooling system is checked for leaks. Once the cooling system is secured with bolts, glue is added in the next step. After that, the cells are loaded onto the tray, and then the bus bars are placed.

A giant robot laser welds those into place, followed by the v-sense harness, which is also laser-welded, but this time by humans. After that, the Battery Management System (BMS) is added, and the battery goes through a charge/discharge cycle. Once the top cover is added with a gasket, an air pressure test checks for leaks, and then it’s time for storage. Finally, the battery meets the car, and the machine rolls off the assembly line.

The manufacturing of batteries, along with introducing BaaS as well as launching premium EVs like the Cyberster and the M9, has set MG firmly as one of the leaders in the EV space of our country. This success is reflected by the critics and the general populace alike—the MG Windsor EV won the Green Car Of The Year at the ICOTY 2025, while the Windsor completed its 15,000 production milestone in February this year. We will be eagerly waiting to see what else MG has in store for the Indian market.

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The MG M9 will be placed in the relatively small market of the Luxury MPVs, to hold its place against the Toyota Vellfire and Kia Carnival Limousine. MG M9 has a large appearance with an overall length just under 5.3 meters. Making it the longest MPV to be on sale in India, for context, the Kia Carnival Limousine length stretches up to nearly 5.2 meters, and the Toyota Vellfire length is below 5 meters. Also, the MG G9 is slightly wider than the Carnival Limousine and Vellfire, having a 2-meter width. The MG M9 will be provided with the three distinct colour options: Concrete Grey, Pearl Lustre White, and Metal Black. 

MG Motors terms the M9 as the ‘Presidential Limousine’, not just because of the size, but for the Luxurious offering for the second row, including Presidential Seats with 16-way adjustment, eight massage settings, ventilation, and heating, all controlled by a touchscreen unit integrated into the armrest of these presidential seats. Alongside the luxuries, the MG M9 also offers a 5-star safety rating compliant with the EURO NCAP and ANCAP safety standards. MG Motors has offered the Level-2 ADAS system, with a driver monitoring system for additional safety. 

Powering the MG M9 will be the 90kWh nickel-manganese-cobalt battery pack paired with a front-mounted single electric motor, together providing 548 km of range in a single charge, and delivering 245 PS of Power and 350 Nm of Torque. The M9 performance figures outstrips the Power and Torque figures of the Carnival and Vellfire. The lifetime battery warranty from the other MG EVs continues along with M9 as well. The MG G9, along with the 11-kW wall box charger, charges the M9 from 0 to 100 percent in 10 hours.
Deliveries for the MG M9 are starting from August 10, 2025. One can book their MG M9 by paying a sum of ₹1 lakh. The price tag of ₹69.90 lakh makes it sit just between the two rivals, where the Kia Carnival (₹63.91 lakh ex-showroom) is cheaper and the Toyota Vellfire (₹1.33 crore ex-showroom) is priced at a higher end.

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Gurugram, February 17, 2025 – JSW MG Motor India today announced the appointment of Anurag Mehrotra as Managing Director of the company. With three decades of professional experience, he has held key leadership roles in the automotive sector’s sales, marketing, strategy, and business development. His extensive experience includes leadership positions at leading national and global companies. His previous roles include Vice President of Strategy & International Business at Tata Motors Commercial Vehicles and President & Managing Director at Ford India. Based in Gurugram, Anurag will drive overall strategic growth initiatives and strengthen the company’s four brand pillars: diversity, experience, innovation, and community.

Rajeev Chaba has been instrumental in establishing the MG brand in India since its inception. Under his leadership, MG has become one of the country’s top car brands and has set standards for innovation and disruption across categories. He led the launch of innovative products that were much ahead of their time. A firm believer in philanthropy, diversity, and transparency, Rajeev’s leadership is characterised by authenticity and direct communication with stakeholders. He has built a resilient, high-performing team that has successfully overcome numerous challenges, driving MG’s rapid growth and solidifying its position in the Indian market. Rajeev will continue to advise management and shareholders as a member of the Joint Steering Committee.

Speaking about the new appointment, Yu De, Assistant to SAIC President and Head of International Operation, SAIC Motor said, “We are grateful to Rajeev for his exceptional leadership in building the MG brand in India. Anurag’s diverse experience, and a deep understanding of domestic and international market dynamics, will be critical in taking this journey to the next level.”

Parth Jindal, Director, JSW MG Motor India said, “We are at an inflexion point in our NEV journey and are ready to accelerate into a new era with an exciting product pipeline. We are thankful to Rajeev for his invaluable contribution to the brand and delighted to welcome Anurag to JSW MG Motor India. His deep understanding of the Indian market and his strategic vision for New Energy Vehicles align perfectly with our focus on sustainable mobility.”

An industry veteran, Anurag has been credited with steering brands into new growth trajectories. He is passionate about brand-building and has a proven track record of delivering strong business results and growing brands locally and globally.

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