Overview
The MG Windsor EV has emerged as a compelling choice in India’s growing electric vehicle (EV) market. Designed for families and tech-savvy drivers alike, it combines a quirky yet premium design with a feature-rich, spacious interior. Available in two battery options, the Windsor EV delivers solid driving range, safety features, and a suite of intelligent driving aids, positioning it as a serious competitor to established names like the Tata Nexon EV and Mahindra XUV400. It also introduces MG’s Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) model for added affordability.
Pros & Cons
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Spacious and comfortable cabin | Exterior design may not appeal to all |
| Packed with modern features like Level-2 ADAS | Small instrument cluster |
| Smooth driving experience with good overtaking power | Touchscreen-heavy interface can be distracting while driving |
| Long-range options for city and highway usage | |
| Unique V2L & V2V capabilities in top variant |
Feature Highlights
Here are the top 5 standout features that make the MG Windsor EV shine:
- Massive 15.6-inch Infotainment Display: A large, floating touchscreen that becomes the focal point of the cabin, integrating media, navigation, and vehicle controls.
- Panoramic Glass Roof: Offers a wide, airy feeling to passengers, making long drives more enjoyable.
- Level-2 ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems): Includes intelligent driving aids like lane-keeping assist, adaptive cruise control, and emergency braking in the top trims.
- V2L & V2V Technology: Allows the car to charge other devices or even other electric vehicles – a future-ready feature.
- Reclining Rear Seats (135°): Comfort-focused seating makes it ideal for rear passengers, particularly in longer city commutes.
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| Name | MG Motor Windsor EV |
| Model | Essence Pro (Top Model) 52.9 kWh |
| Year | 2025 |
| Price | ₹18,39,000 |
Performance ⯆ | |
| Battery Type | Lithium-ion |
| Battery Pack | 52.9 kWh |
| Electric Motor Type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous |
| Electric Motor Max Power (bhp@rpm/KW) | 136bhp/100Kw |
| Max Torque (nm@rpm) | 200Nm |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Steering Type & Column | Electric, Tilt & telescopic |
| Steering Adjustment | |
| Turning Radius (Metres) | 5.3 |
| Drive Modes | Eco+, Eco, Normal, and Sport. |
| Regenerative Braking Levels | |
| Single Pedal Drive | |
| Virtual Engine Sound | |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Rear twist beam |
| Suspension Damper Type | |
| Shock Absorbers Type | |
| Technology | |
| Road Vibrations | |
| Tyre Type & Size | Tubeless, Radial: 215/55 R18 |
| Cruise Control | |
| Boost Mode | |
| Performance Dashboard | |
| 1-100 Km Acceleration (Sec) | 7.5 seconds |
| Top Speed | 200 km/h |
| Real World Range | |
| ARAI Range | 449 km |
| Number of Electric Motor | |
Design ⯆ | |
| Driving Space | |
| Illuminated Logo | |
| Headlamps & DRL | LED Projector |
| Tail Lamps | LED |
| Upholstery | Leatherette |
| Wheels | Alloy |
| Spare Wheel | |
| Cladding | |
| Sunroof | Panoramic |
| Stearing Wheel | Electric, two-spoke |
| Cap Touch Switches | |
| Steering Wheel & E-shifter | |
| Mood Lighting | |
| Night Trail - Carpet Lamps | |
| Sequential Turn Indicators | |
| Start Up / Good bye Animations | |
| Center Tail Lamp with Animations | |
| Integrated Antenna | |
| Length (mm) | 4295 |
| Width (mm) | 2126 |
| Height (mm) | 1677 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2700 |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | 186mm |
| Vanity Mirror | |
| Rear Reading Lamp | |
| Rear Seat Headrest | |
| Cup Holders | |
| Digital Cluster | |
| Body Type | MUV |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| No. of Doors | 5 |
| Rear Spoiler | |
| Electrically Deployed Front Door Handles | |
| Premium Finish Exterior Cladding | |
| Rear Seating Dimensions L× W (inch.) | |
| Front Seating Dimensions L× W (inch.) | |
Safety ⯆ | |
| Airbags | 6 Airbags (Dual Front, Side & Curtain) |
| Body Shell | |
| Front Brake Type | Disc |
| Rear Brake Type | Disc |
| Brake Technology | |
| EyeDentity (driver & occupant Monitoring) | |
| EPB (electric park brake) | Yees |
| Rear Parking Sensor | |
| Front Parking Sensor | |
| Radar | |
| Reverse Camera | |
| Tyre Pressure Monitoring | |
| Fog Lamps | LED |
| Cornering Lamps | |
| Auto Headlamps | |
| Auto Booster Lamps | |
| 360 Degree Camera | |
| Blind Spot Monitor | |
| Secure 360 - Live View & Recording | |
| Rear Defogger | |
| Windshield Auto Defogging | |
| Central Locking | |
| Child Safety Locks | |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | |
| Brake Assist | |
| ADAS | 3 levels (haptic, audio, and visual) of ADAS |
| Forward Collision Warning System (FCW) | |
| Automatic Emergency Braking System (AEB) | |
| Lane Departure Warning System (LDW) | |
| Lane Keep Assist System (LKA) | |
| Lane Sway Alert (LSA) | |
| Lane Centering Function (LCF) | |
| Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR) | |
| Front Vehicle Start Alert (FVSA) | |
| Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) | |
| Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control (iACC) | |
| Smart Pilot Assist (SPA) | |
| Risk Mitigation Support | |
| High Beam Assist (HBA) | |
| Forward Cross Traffic Alert (FCTA) | |
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) | |
| Find My Car | |
| Geo-Fencing | |
| Live Location Sharing & Tracking | |
Technology ⯆ | |
| Screen Size | 15.6 inch |
| Chipset & Memory | |
| Wireless Technology | |
| Connectivity | Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto |
| Apps | |
| BYOD ( Bring your own Device) | |
| Connected Features | Wi-fi Connectivity (Home Wi-Fi/Mobile Hotspot) |
| Speakers | 9 - 4 Speaker s | 4 Tweeter s | 1 Subwoofer |
| Dolby Atmos | |
| Voice Commands | |
| NFC Key | |
| Passive Keyless Entry (PKE) | |
| Auto Park | |
| Video calling with in-car camera | |
| AIR Purifier | |
| Internet Connectivity | |
| Power Tailgate with Gesture Control | |
| Tailgate Ajar Warning | |
| Vechicle to Vehicle Charging | |
| Vehicle to Load Charging | |
| Heater | |
| Follow Me Home Headlamps | |
| Memory Function Seats | |
| LightMeUp (ambient lights) | |
| OTA Updates (infotainment & maps) | |
| OTA Updates (vehicle features) | |
| OTA Updates (ePowertrain) | |
| Ecosense & Driving Analytics | |
| App Store | |
| Music & Calling Connectivity | |
Comfort & Convenience ⯆ | |
| Push Start | |
| Frunk Space (litres) | |
| Boot Space (litres) | 579 L |
| Auto Headlamps | |
| Rain Sensing Wipers | |
| 2nd row AC vents | |
| Seat Belt Adjustment | |
| Console Storage Cooling | |
| Seat Recline | |
| Auto AC | |
| Door Glass | |
| Power Adjusted Driver Seat | |
| Power Adjusted Co-Driver Seat | |
| Electric adjust ORVM | |
| Power fold ORVM | |
| ORVM Auto Dip on Reverse | |
| Auto Dimming IRVM | |
| Ventilated Front Seats | |
| Ventilated Rear Seats | |
| Door Handles | Smart Flush |
| Window Sun Shades | |
| One Touch Driver Power Window | |
| Parcel Shelf | |
| Front Row Arm Rest with Storage | |
| 2nd Row Arm Rest with Cup Holder | |
| Magzine Pockets for Rear Passengers | |
| Bottle Holder | |
| Umbrella Holder | |
| Heads Up Display (augmented reality HUD) | |
| 2nd Row Recline | |
| Soft Wrapped Dashboard & Door Trims | |
| Keep, Pet & Camp Modes (climate control) | |
| Interior Device Charging Port | |
| Power Socket in Boot | |
| ISOFIX Rear Seats | |
| ESP | |
| Door Open Alert (DOA) | |
| Autonomous Emergency Steering (AES) | |
| Evasive Steering Assist (ESA) | |
| Emergency Lane Keep Assist | |
| Highway Assist (including driver initiated auto lane change) | |
| Rear Collision Warning (RCW) | |
Pricing ⯆ | |
| Ex Showroom Price | 1839000 |
Learn More ⯆ | |
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Warranty ⯆ | |
| Battery Warranty | Lifetime warranty. |
| Motor Warranty | |
| Vehicle Warranty | 3 years or unlimited kilometers. |
| Tyre Warranty | 1-year |
| Home Charger Warranty | |
| Portable Charger Warranty | |
Charging Info ⯆ | |
| AC charging time (0-100% SoC) | 9.5 H-7.4kW (0-100%) |
| DC charging time (0-100% SoC) | 50 Min-60kW (0-80%) |
| Charging Port | CCS-II |
| Charging Options | 3.3 kW AC Wall Box | 7.4 kW AC Wall Box | 55 kW DC Fast Charger |
| Charging Time (15/16 A Plug Point) | |
| Wireless Mobile Charging | |
| AC Portable Charger | Yes, 15A socket. |
| Home Charger | AC regular charger |
| Charging Limiter | |
| Scheduled Charging & Scheduled Cabin Conditioning | |
| AC charging time (0-80% SoC) | |
| AC charging time (20-80% SoC) | |
| DC charging time (20-80% SoC) | |
| DC charging time (0-80% SoC) | |
| Charger type / charging standard | |
| DC charging time (10-80% SoC) | |
Car Latest Updates
- Launched with dual battery options – 38 kWh and 52.9 kWh
- Claimed range – Up to 449 km for the larger battery
- New DC Fast Charging Support – 45kW (38kWh) & 60kW (52.9kWh)
- Level-2 ADAS introduced in top-spec Essence Pro variant
- Price range – ₹14 Lakh to ₹18.31 Lakh (Ex-showroom India)
- The Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) model offers reduced initial cost
FAQs
Q1. What is the range of the MG Windsor EV?
It offers two options: 332 km (38kWh) and 449 km (52.9kWh) on a single charge (claimed).
Q2. Is the MG Windsor EV good for long-distance travel?
Yes, especially the 52.9kWh variant. With fast charging and drive modes, it’s suitable for city and highway use.
Q3. What safety features does the Windsor EV offer?
It comes with 6 airbags, hill assist, electronic parking brake, ISOFIX, and Level-2 ADAS in the top variant.
Q4. Does the MG Windsor EV support fast charging?
Yes, it supports up to 60kW DC fast charging, significantly reducing charging times.
Q5. What cars compete with the Windsor EV in India?
Tata Nexon EV, Tata Curvv EV, and Mahindra XUV400 are its main rivals.
Issues & Resolutions
While the MG Windsor EV boasts a rich feature list, there are a few user-reported concerns. Some drivers find the instrument cluster too small, which can hinder visibility. Others report that the touchscreen interface is a bit distracting during motion, especially for basic tasks like climate control. However, regular software updates and MG’s responsive service network are already working on refinements and UX improvements, especially in terms of screen responsiveness and physical button alternatives in the upcoming version.
