KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- MG Windsor EV price starts at Rs. 9.99 lakhs
- Comes with a unique battery rental ownership system
- Offers a range of modern features
The MG Windsor EV has been launched at a starting price of Rs.9.99 lakhs but with a unique rental plan for a battery that is not included in the cost of Windsor. While you may have read about it now in our previous sections already, let's take a look at its key features that make it stand out in a crowd of electric movers. Before checking out this section, make sure to join our 91Wheels Whatsapp Channel, specifically curated for all the avid petrolheads to never miss out on any automotive updates.
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1. 15.6-inch Infotainment Screen
The MG Windsor EV comes with a 15.6-inch tablet-sized infotainment screen that comes with wireless Android Auto/ Apple CarPlay and also doubles up as a view monitor for the 360-degree surround camera that makes it a breeze to navigate through tight spaces with a big view. You will get this sized screen from the mid-spec Exclusive trim onwards.
Variants Available:
There are only three variants of the MG Windsor EV, and the 15.6-inch infotainment screen is available starting from the second variant, Exclusive, which costs Rs 14.50 lakh.
Competition Check- The Tata Curvv comes with a bigger 12-inch display, but it is still pretty smaller than the one found on Windsor EV. Other models like the XUV400, Nexon EV, and all come with conventional regular-sized screens that feel a lot of stark differences.
2. Ventilated Seats
The MG Windsor EV enhances comfort with its front ventilated seats, designed to keep you cool and relaxed on every drive. This feature adds a touch of luxury to the electric SUV, ensuring a pleasant experience even in warmer conditions. However, this is available from the top-end Essence trim, making you shell out those extra bucks.
Variants Available:
The front ventilated seats feature is reserved for the top-spec Essence variant, which costs Rs 15.50 lakh (ex-showroom).
Competition Check- The Tata Curvv EV and the Tata Nexon EV offer ventilated seats whereas the XUV400 misses out on this one.
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3. Wireless Charger
The MG Windsor EV features a convenient wireless charger, allowing you to effortlessly keep your devices powered up without the clutter of cables. This sleek addition enhances the SUVs modern appeal and ensures your phone remains charged and accessible on the go. This is again reserved from the Exclusive trim onwards.
Variants Available:
Wireless charging pad is available in Exclusive and Essence variants of MG Windsor EV.
Competition Check- All of its rivals come with a wireless charger which is now a new norm in this segment.
4. Infinite Glass Roof
Windsor EV comes with a big size panoramic glass roof that not only looks nice, but also offers more airiness and the feeling of a big space. However, it does not open like every other car, as it has a single piece of glass covering the entire roof. This is something that the Indian buyers resonate very well with where a sunroof sometimes acts as a filter for selecting the next rides.
Variants Available:
The infinite glass roof, or panoramic glass roof, is available in the top-spec Essence variant.
Competition Check - Its main EV rivals, like the Tata Curvv EV, offer a panoramic sunroof, whereas the XUV400 EV only comes with a small single-pane sunroof. Additionally, the Tata Nexon EV was recently updated with a panoramic sunroof, and there is also an option for a single-pane sunroof in the Creative+ variant.
Features Missing
The Windsor EV is at the top of the pyramid when it comes to cars with the most features. However, it still misses out on some features that MG should have included, considering the price point at which it is offered. Such as there is no ADAS, no electric tailgate and two ac vents for rear passengers.
Comparison with Competitors
| Features | MG Windsor EV | Tata Curvv EV | Mahindra XUV 400 | Tata Nexon EV |
| Large Infotainment Screen | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Ventilated Seats | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Panaromic Sunroof | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| ADAS | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Electric Tailgate | No | Yes | No | Yes |
Verdict
The MG Windsor EV opens up the pandora's box in the EV space with its disctinct ownership plan. This is the first time in India where you are paying just for the car and not the battery pack, which is charged separately for an eased up-front cost. But is this something that the common buyer would be ready to adopt? While this is something that the time would tell, we would love tp hear what you have to say about it.
