Guwahati, Oct. 12 -- For a luxury electric MPV, range matters for a simple reason: long journeys should feel relaxed, not like a search for the next charging point. The MG M9 EV range is officially rated at 548 km under the MIDC test procedure, supported by a 90 kWh NMC battery. That figure gives buyers a useful benchmark for planning intercity journeys, airport runs and family road trips, but it shouldn't be treated as a guaranteed distance for every trip. MG states that actual range can vary with driving behaviour, traffic, speed, vehicle load and other conditions.

For a premium EV, that's the key distinction. The claimed figure tells you what the vehicle achieved under a standardised test, while your route, passengers and driving styl...