NEW DELHI: MG Cyberster's official 0 to 100 km/h claim is 3.2 seconds, with launch control engaged. The electric roadster combines 510 PS and 725 Nm with a 77 kWh battery. These figures describe different jobs: rapid acceleration, available output and stored energy. They should be read separately when assessing how the car would fit an Indian owner's driving.
| Official specification | Cyberster |
|---|---|
| Acceleration claim | 0 to 100 km/h in 3.2 seconds with launch control |
| Powertrain | Dual-motor all-wheel drive |
| Maximum power and torque | 510 PS; 725 Nm |
| Battery capacity | 77 kWh |
| Certified range claim | 580 km, MIDC Part 1 + Part 2, iCAT |
| Current displayed ex-showroom price | Rs 82,49,800 |
Price as of 9 November 2026, 00:05 IST. This is the amount displayed on MG SELECT's current Cyberster page. It is an ex-showroom figure, rather than a personalised on-road quotation. The page does not give a separate price for every colour or for the Couture Edition booking option, so those prices are not inferred here.
What the acceleration number actually tells you
MG's launch release specifically connects the acceleration time to launch control. That qualification belongs beside the headline number. It describes a prepared performance run, rather than promising identical acceleration whenever the driver presses the accelerator in ordinary traffic.
For an owner, the useful question is whether the car's response can be managed comfortably on familiar roads. During a demonstration, ask to see ordinary accelerator response and regenerative braking before discussing a performance start. A dramatic launch reveals less about a daily commute than smooth progress through slow traffic, a ramp and a tight turn.
The dual-motor layout supplies all-wheel drive. Power and torque are both substantial, but neither figure measures available road grip. Treat them as powertrain specifications. A driver still has to account for the surface and available space, and a showroom specification sheet cannot substitute for that judgement.
Read 580 km beside its test procedure
The current product page identifies the 580 km figure as a standard MIDC Part 1 plus Part 2 result certified by iCAT. MG explicitly says actual range varies with driving behaviour, traffic, speed and vehicle load. It is therefore a certified reference figure, rather than an assured distance between charging stops.
A prospective owner's route plan should begin with charging access at the places where the car will stand. Establish whether home parking can support the proposed installation, then check destinations used for leisure trips. Do that before treating the published range as the usable radius of an unplanned weekend drive.
Readers comparing EV claims can also consult our MG Windsor Indulge at Rs 17,99,800: check the Pro alternative. Keep each car's stated conditions attached to its figures when assembling a shortlist.
The hardware beyond straight-line speed
The launch specification describes double-wishbone suspension and Brembo front brake callipers. It also identifies electric scissor doors and a fabric convertible roof. Those features make the Cyberster assessment unusually physical: entrance clearance, seating position and an owner's parking bay deserve attention alongside the powertrain.
Try entry and exit with the seat adjusted for the actual driver. Then demonstrate the doors in a space resembling the home garage. A low roadster with upward-opening doors poses a different usability exercise from a conventional family SUV. Seeing the mechanism in an open showroom leaves that exercise incomplete.
The cabin uses a driver-focused display arrangement. Check whether the steering-wheel position leaves the instruments readable and whether frequently used functions are comfortable to reach. This is a better way to assess the cockpit than judging its screens from a photograph.
MG also describes steering-mounted paddles for regenerative braking. During the cockpit demonstration, locate those controls and check their operation without confusing regenerative adjustment with a conventional manual gear change.
Who it is for
The Cyberster is most relevant to someone seeking open-top motoring and electric performance, with the parking and charging arrangements to support both. A buyer whose interest starts with the roof and driving position should give those features a proper demonstration, rather than letting the acceleration number decide the entire visit.
Someone primarily seeking a spacious electric family vehicle has a different brief. Our MG Astor price list: Rs 9.79 lakh to Rs 15.30 lakh for all seven versions and MG Comet EV price list: Rs 7.90 lakh to Rs 10.17 lakh, or from Rs 4.99 lakh on BaaS provide other reading routes, without making these cars direct substitutes for a roadster.
The practical distinction is between a car bought for a particular experience and one selected around carrying duties. Write down the journeys the Cyberster would actually perform, then test its access, controls and charging arrangements against that list. Its performance specifications remain impressive manufacturer claims; suitability comes from how those journeys work.
Official sources: current Cyberster specifications and price; MG's launch specification and launch-control qualification.
