MG Hector Tomahawk EV: Excite 7S 69.2 kWh vs Essence 7S 69.2 kWh
The Essence 7S 69.2 kWh costs ₹4,00,000 more than the Excite 7S 69.2 kWh. The equipment it adds covers 81% of that on our values — a fair upgrade. Every feature is priced below.
Spotted something wrong? Report a correctionExcite 7S 69.2 kWh → Essence 7S 69.2 kWh
You pay extra
₹4,00,000
₹19,49,800 → ₹23,49,800
Features are worth
₹3,25,625
13 gained
Equipment covers
81%
of what the variant costs extra
Essence 7S 69.2 kWh costs ₹4,00,000 more than Excite 7S 69.2 kWh and brings 13 features we value at ₹3,25,625, roughly 81% of the price difference. Reasonable if you specifically want what it adds; not a bargain.
We price the equipment that separates these two trims. The rest of the difference pays for things we don't itemise — materials, fit and finish, and the manufacturer's own margin. An upgrade that clears 100% is one where the equipment alone is worth what it costs.
*Ex-showroom, Delhi · Prices checked Nov 2026
Factory-only or fit it later
- Only from the factory
- ₹2,56,250 · 7 features
- Could be fitted later
- ₹69,375 · 6 features
Most of it — ₹2,56,250 of the ₹3,25,625 this variant adds — is equipment that only comes from the factory, led by Level 2 ADAS Suite and Dual-Pane Panoramic Sunroof. If you want it, a dearer variant is the only way to get it.
Of the equipment this variant adds, at our valuations. Which features count as fit-later is set per feature in the methodology.
Feature-by-feature valuation
13 of 77 features differ between these trims.
| Feature | Excite 7S 69.2 kWh | Essence 7S 69.2 kWh | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safety & driver assistance | |||
| Surround View CameraCameras around the car stitched into a bird's-eye view on the screen. A 540-degree system, which adds a view of the ground under the car, earns the same credit. | No | Yes | +₹31,250 |
| Level 2 ADAS SuiteAutonomous Emergency Braking, Lane Keep Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop & Go. | No | Yes | +₹93,750 |
| Front Parking SensorsSensors in the front bumper for tight parking. | No | Yes | +₹7,500 |
| Automatic HeadlampsHeadlamps that switch on by themselves as light falls. | No | Yes | +₹7,500 |
| Rain-Sensing WipersWipers that start and change speed by themselves when rain hits the screen. | No | Yes | +₹7,500 |
| Auto-Dimming Inside MirrorInside mirror that darkens by itself against headlamp glare. The tier above the manual day/night mirror. | No | Yes | +₹6,250 |
| Comfort & convenience | |||
| Dual-Pane Panoramic SunroofFull-length dual-pane panoramic glass roof whose front panel opens. | No | Yes | +₹68,750 |
| Front Ventilated Seats3-stage cooling air circulation for front seats, vital for Indian summers. | No | Yes | +₹35,000 |
| Integrated Rear Window SunshadesFactory pull-up rear door curtains for heat and privacy. | No | Yes | +₹5,625 |
| Ambient Cabin LightingInterior accent lighting across the dashboard and doors. | No | Yes | +₹8,750 |
| Driver's Seat MemoryStores and recalls the driver's seating position. | No | Yes | +₹12,500 |
| Infotainment & connectivity | |||
| Premium Branded Sound SystemBranded multi-speaker audio system with amplifier and subwoofer. | No | Yes | +₹32,500 |
| Wireless Phone ChargerA Qi wireless charging pad built into the console. | No | Yes | +₹8,750 |
| Net feature value | 13 gained | ₹3,25,625 | |
Values are our own estimates of what each feature is worth on this segment of car, not manufacturer pricing. We only price equipment that differs between trims, so this column will not add up to the full price gap — the rest pays for materials, fit and finish, and margin. Every valuation and its reasoning is published here.
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On our figures
₹3,25,625 of equipment against ₹4,00,000 — 81% of the variant
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On-road price, side by side
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In Delhi, Essence 7S 69.2 kWh costs ₹4,24,720 more on the road than Excite 7S 69.2 kWh, against ₹4,00,000 ex-showroom. ₹20,720 of that is road tax, insurance and charges that rise with the price. TCS adds ₹4,000, which you can claim back against income tax. The verdict above is measured against the ex-showroom difference.
Excite 7S 69.2 kWh
electric · Delhi
- Ex-showroom price
- ₹19,49,800
- RTO road taxDelhi slab for electric, ₹4,000 of state levies, plus a 0.18% cess charged on ex-showroom
- ₹7,510
- Insurance (comprehensive)1-yr own damage (zero dep) + 3-yr third party, incl. GST
- ₹97,490
- TCS1% above ₹10 L ex-showroom — adjustable against income tax
- ₹19,498
- Registration & FASTagOne-off RTO registration fee, HSRP plates and the FASTag tag
- ₹600
- Hypothecation & handling₹1,500 hypothecation endorsement and ₹400 miscellaneous — charged on the invoice whether or not the car is financed
- ₹1,900
Estimate. Road tax slabs checked September 2026; insurance premiums vary by insurer and dealer handling charges are not included.
Essence 7S 69.2 kWh
electric · Delhi
- Ex-showroom price
- ₹23,49,800
- RTO road taxDelhi slab for electric, ₹4,000 of state levies, plus a 0.18% cess charged on ex-showroom
- ₹8,230
- Insurance (comprehensive)1-yr own damage (zero dep) + 3-yr third party, incl. GST
- ₹1,17,490
- TCS1% above ₹10 L ex-showroom — adjustable against income tax
- ₹23,498
- Registration & FASTagOne-off RTO registration fee, HSRP plates and the FASTag tag
- ₹600
- Hypothecation & handling₹1,500 hypothecation endorsement and ₹400 miscellaneous — charged on the invoice whether or not the car is financed
- ₹1,900
Estimate. Road tax slabs checked September 2026; insurance premiums vary by insurer and dealer handling charges are not included.
Common questions
- What is the price difference between the MG Hector Tomahawk EV Excite 7S 69.2 kWh and Essence 7S 69.2 kWh?
- ₹4,00,000 ex-showroom — Excite 7S 69.2 kWh is ₹19,49,800 and Essence 7S 69.2 kWh is ₹23,49,800.
- Is the MG Hector Tomahawk EV Essence 7S 69.2 kWh worth the extra money over the Excite 7S 69.2 kWh?
- Essence 7S 69.2 kWh costs ₹4,00,000 more than Excite 7S 69.2 kWh and brings 13 features we value at ₹3,25,625, roughly 81% of the price difference. Reasonable if you specifically want what it adds; not a bargain.
- What do you actually get on the Essence 7S 69.2 kWh that the Excite 7S 69.2 kWh doesn't have?
- 13 features, led by Level 2 ADAS Suite, Dual-Pane Panoramic Sunroof, Front Ventilated Seats. The full list with our rupee valuation for each is in the table above.