MG Cyberster Review: Electric, and Unmistakably Dramatic

We drove the MG Cyberster at India’s national media drive, and in many ways it feels like a natural evolution of MG’s long British roadster heritage, only now without an engine, and with scissor doors. The question was straightforward: does it justify ₹75 lakh, and does it actually drive as well as it looks?

Design: Style as a statement

• The Cyberster doesn’t whisper. It announces itself, and every design choice is intentional.
• Sculpted front end with layered psyche-design lighting
• Air vents that draw inspiration from classic supercar proportions
• Long bonnet with a strong, aggressive stance
• Electrically operated scissor doors with obstacle-sensing technology
• Convertible soft top in dual-tone black across select colours
• Available in four colours: Yellow, Red, Beige, and Grey
• Arrow-inspired rear design with clean, modern tail lamp clusters
• No exhaust tips, the clean rear makes the EV’s identity obvious

Despite the drama, the Cyberster never feels overdone. It looks like something designed to be driven, not just photographed.

Interior: Luxury where it counts

Step inside through those scissor doors, and the Cyberster shifts its tone from theatrical to genuinely refined.

• Driver-centric cockpit with a tight, purposeful layout
• High-quality leather with excellent fit and finish throughout
• Ventilated front seats as standard
• Digital instrument cluster with clean readouts
• Multiple physical controls and drive selector buttons are within easy reach
• Launch control mode triggers a rocket emblem on screen
• 250 litres of boot space, impressive for a convertible

The colour combinations feel considered rather than flashy. This is affordable luxury done with real intention.

Performance and drive: where the price proves to be sensible

This is where the Cyberster makes its case most convincingly.

• Dual-motor all-wheel drive powertrain
• 536 bhp and 725 Nm of torque
• 0–100 kmph claimed in 3.2 seconds
• 77 kWh ultra-thin battery at just 110mm, mounted centrally
• Near 50:50 weight distribution felt immediately on track
• 580 km MIDC-certified range
• Drive modes: Comfort, Sport, Super Sport, and Launch Control

Key impressions from our drive:

• The car feels planted and confident from the very first corner
• Steering communication is precise and progressive for a vehicle of this weight
• Launch control is clean and drama-free, no wheelspin, no vagueness
• Braking is sharp and immediate, defying the mass of the car
• Body roll is well managed; understeer builds predictably at the limit
• The convertible roof-down experience adds a genuine roadster dimension

It isn’t a lightweight sports car, and it doesn’t pretend to be. But it is one of the most composed and confidence-inspiring electric performance cars at this price point.

Verdict

The Cyberster doesn’t try to reinvent MG. It electrifies what MG has always done best.

• Classic roadster DNA is alive and well
• Performance credentials are genuinely earned, not just claimed
• Design and interior quality justify the ₹75 lakh ask
• Sets a new benchmark for attainable electric performance in India

This isn’t just MG going electric. It’s MG proving that electric can still be visceral, stylish, and deeply fun to drive.