Electric mobility is no longer just a trend — it’s the future. As automakers across the globe rapidly embrace electrification, MG Motor is ready to light up the Indian EV landscape with one of its most exciting global products — the MG Cyberster. With its official price announcement scheduled for tomorrow, excitement is surging across auto enthusiasts, EV lovers, and convertible sports car admirers.
But what makes the Cyberster so special? Is it all about the looks, or is there more to this electric beast than meets the eye?
Let’s dive deep into the design, performance, features, and expected pricing of the MG Cyberster — a car that promises to combine the thrill of a roadster with the clean conscience of an electric vehicle.
MG Cyberster: A Quick Overview
First revealed as a concept and later shown in production form, the MG Cyberster is a two-seater, all-electric convertible roadster that brings retro-futurism to life. Designed in London and developed globally, it takes design cues from classic MG sports cars, yet it comes packed with futuristic elements like scissor doors, sleek LED lights, and a driver-focused cockpit.
Key Highlights:
- All-electric powertrain with up to 544 hp
- 0-100 km/h in under 4 seconds
- Convertible roof
- Two-door layout with dramatic scissor doors
- 77 kWh battery (expected for India)
- Up to 520 km range (WLTP cycle)
Design and Exterior: A Showstopper on Wheels
MG Cyberster’s exterior is where old-school charm meets modern aggression. Its long hood, flared wheel arches, and muscular haunches are reminiscent of 1960s British sports cars — but that’s where the nostalgia ends.
From the front, the Cyberster features a sharp nose, arrow-shaped DRLs, and air ducts that enhance both aerodynamics and aesthetics. The most captivating element, however, is the scissor doors, which open upwards like supercars — a rare offering at this price point.
The rear-end sports a sleek full-width LED light bar, arrow-style tail-lamps, and a subtly integrated ducktail spoiler. Overall, it looks more like a car from a sci-fi video game than a production roadster.
Interior: Technology Meets Driver-Centric Design
The interior of the MG Cyberster is futuristic yet driver-focused. Unlike the minimalistic EV trend, MG has gone bold with a triple-screen dashboard layout, including a central infotainment system and two side displays for vehicle info and navigation.
Interior Highlights:
- Yoke-style steering wheel (production version may offer regular wheel)
- Digital driver’s cockpit
- Premium leather/Alcantara upholstery
- Ambient lighting
- Minimal physical buttons
It feels like a cockpit, which is perfect for a car that positions itself as an electric sports convertible.
Performance: A True Electric Rocket
While MG is known in India for practical cars like the Hector and ZS EV, the Cyberster breaks that mold.
Globally, the Cyberster comes in two versions:
- Single-motor RWD variant with around 309 hp
- Dual-motor AWD version producing up to 544 hp
The dual-motor variant can go from 0-100 km/h in just 3.2 seconds, putting it in the same league as performance EVs like the Porsche Taycan or Tesla Roadster (if it ever launches). The car is expected to be limited to 200 km/h top speed.
For India, MG may launch the RWD variant initially, but even that is fast enough to thrill Indian customers, considering the lack of EV sports cars here.
Battery and Range
The MG Cyberster will likely come equipped with a 77 kWh battery pack, offering a range of around 500+ km (WLTP). Real-world range is expected to hover around 400–450 km, depending on driving style and conditions.
Charging times will depend on the charger:
- AC charging (7.4 kW): Around 10 hours
- DC fast charging (150 kW): 10-80% in under 40 minutes
This makes it a daily-drivable electric convertible, a rare combination in any market.
Launch Date and Expected Price in India
While the global debut of the MG Cyberster has already happened, India will witness its price reveal tomorrow. MG has been tight-lipped about the pricing, but considering its positioning and performance, industry insiders estimate the Cyberster to be priced between ₹45 lakh to ₹55 lakh (ex-showroom) in India.
This would place it in the same category as:
- BMW Z4 (petrol, ~₹90 lakh)
- Mini Convertible (~₹45 lakh)
- Audi TT (discontinued but once popular)
The Cyberster undercuts all of them by combining electric performance, convertible design, and MG’s growing dealer support network.
Competitors: A League of Its Own?
Right now, the MG Cyberster has no direct electric competitor in India. It’s the first all-electric convertible sports car targeted at the Indian consumer. Globally, it may rival Tesla Roadster (still unreleased), Lotus Emeya, or Porsche electric sports models — but in India, it’s in a niche all by itself.
Will It Sell in India?
This is the golden question. The MG Cyberster is not a mass-market product like the MG ZS EV or Hector. It’s an image builder, a car that:
- Attracts enthusiasts
- Builds brand value
- Shows MG’s innovation globally and locally
With EV adoption growing, a small but growing segment of premium EV buyers (techies, business owners, collectors) will be excited to own something as unique and head-turning as the Cyberster.
Conclusion: Cyberster is Here to Change the Game
MG Cyberster is not just a car — it’s a statement. With its jaw-dropping design, track-worthy performance, and impressive range, it brings a never-seen-before electric convertible experience to Indian roads.
The price announcement tomorrow will set the tone for how MG positions this vehicle — but one thing’s for sure: India has never seen an EV like this before.
If priced smartly, it could become the poster car of the EV era — combining style, speed, sustainability, and soul.