MG M9 Electric MPV Launched in India: All You Need to Know
MG M9 electric MPV launched in India: All you need to know about Kia Carnival's e-rival

JSW MG Motor India has finally launched the much-anticipated M9 electric MPV in India. The model will be sold through the company’s luxury arm, MG Select, and carries a starting price of Rs 69.90 lakh, ex-showroom. This will be the brand’s most expensive model on our shores and doesn’t have a direct electric rival but will lock horns against Kia’s ICE offering, Carnival. Bookings are now open with a token amount of Rs 1 lakh. Deliveries are set to begin on August 10, 2025. Here’s everything that you need to know about the model.

MG M9 Electric MPV: All You Need to Know

The model stretches over 5.2 meters in length, and the design sticks to a boxy, MPV-like silhouette. It offers three paint options: Pearl Lustre White, Metal Black, and Concrete Grey. Key highlights include sleek LED headlamps, connected LED tail lamps, closed-off grille, 19-inch alloy wheels with chrome accents and more. Speaking of the powertrain and performance, the M9 draws its power from a 90 kWh lithium NMC battery through a front-mounted electric motor delivering peak outputs of 245 hp and 350 Nm. MG claims a certified range of 548km on a full charge. The powertrain is paired with front-wheel drive, and buyers will receive both an 11 kW wall box charger with installation and a portable 3.3 kW unit as standard.

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Inside, the rear cabin features twin Presidential seats with 16-way adjustment, massage functions, heating, ventilation, and even fold-out ottomans. A standout element is the digital armrest, which manages multiple seat and entertainment functions. Other key highlights include dual rear entertainment screens, ambient lighting, and a panoramic sunroof. Up front, the dash features a 12.23-inch infotainment display and a 7-inch digital instrument cluster. There’s also a 13-speaker JBL sound system and connectivity features, including V2L and V2V capability, which makes charging of external devices and other EVs using the M9. In terms of configuration, MG will offer the M9 in both 7- and 8-seater layouts. On the safety front, the vehicle has secured 5-star ratings from both Euro NCAP and ANCAP crash tests. It comes equipped with seven airbags, a 360-degree camera, electronic stability control, front and rear parking sensors, and disc brakes all around. It also gets Level-2 Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), including features such as adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning, and automatic emergency braking.

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