ight now, if you think of a mini EV in India, only one car comes to mind — the MG Comet EV. But things may soon get interesting. Vietnamese brand Vinfast is preparing to bring in its own compact electric car called the Minio Green, and a design patent has already been filed in India. If it makes its way to showrooms, it could shake up a segment that the MG Comet EV currently rules without any rivals.
Size and Dimensions: Slightly Bigger Than MG Comet
The Vinfast Minio Green is small but slightly larger than the MG Comet EV. At 3.1 metres long, it’s a bit longer than the 2.9-metre MG Comet, and it also comes with a longer wheelbase (2,065mm vs 2,010mm). The tyres too are bigger (13-inch vs 12-inch). While the overall footprint is still compact, the Minio Green feels a bit more spacious on paper.
Battery, Motor, and Range
Performance is where the MG Comet EV still has the upper hand. It packs a 17.3kWh battery with a 31kW/110Nm motor, reaching a top speed of 85kmph and offering a claimed range of 230km (though CarWale’s test cycle puts it at 191km).
The Vinfast Minio Green, on the other hand, uses a 14.7kWh battery paired with a 20kW/65Nm motor. It tops out at 80kmph and has a claimed range of 170km. While that’s lower than the Comet, Vinfast tries to balance it out with faster charging. The Minio Green supports a 12kW AC charger, compared to the 7.4kW AC wall box offered with the MG Comet EV.
Both cars are designed strictly as city commuters, making them perfect for short daily drives rather than long highway trips.
Features You Can Expect
The Vinfast Minio Green won’t be feature-packed, but it does bring some essentials: a two-speaker setup, front disc brakes, four-way manual seat adjustment (driver only), two drive modes, all-LED lights, and manual AC controls.
The MG Comet EV Dashboard and cabin design have already been praised for their simplicity and quirky styling. Similarly, the MG Comet EV Left Front Three Quarter design angle has become familiar on city roads. The Minio Green may not look radically different but could add freshness to the segment.
What This Means for the Mini EV Market
Although Vinfast hasn’t officially confirmed the India launch timeline for the Minio Green, the patent filing shows the company is serious about entering the market. Right now, the MG Comet EV enjoys a monopoly in the mini EV space, but if Vinfast Minio Green arrives, buyers will finally have more choice.
For Indian consumers, this competition could mean better features, improved charging solutions, and maybe even competitive pricing in a segment that’s slowly gaining attention.
