KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- MG Windsor EV launched at Rs. 9.99 lakhs
- The battery comes as a rental add-on with cost not included in the ex-showroom price
- Claimed range of 331 km on a single charge
MG Motors has launched the MG Windsor EV, marking its third electric vehicle after the MG ZS EV and MG Comet. Priced attractively at an introductory ex-showroom price of Rs 9.99 lakh, the Windsor EV features an innovative rental battery system. Customers will purchase the vehicle itself but will pay an additional Rs 3.5 per kilometer for battery usage, positioning it as a unique and potentially economical choice in the EV market for a better package at a lower upfront cost. And now the test vehicles are available for test drives with bookings set to open at a later date. Let's unearth all the details, but before that, 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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MG Windsor EV Test Drives Begin: Bookings Start From October
The complete variant-wise pricing for the MG Windsor EV has recently been unveiled, featuring a model where customers can pay the full price upfront as well. The lineup ranges from a starting price to Rs 15.50 lakh (ex-showroom). The carmaker has also commenced customer test drives for the EV, with bookings and deliveries expected to begin in October. Interestingly, the Windsor EV comes with a Baas model opening up to Battery as a service rental plan where the customers need to pay Rs. 3.5 per km usage fees.
The MG Windsor EV boasts an impressive array of features, highlighted by a substantial 15.6-inch touchscreen infotainment system that supports wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. Additional comforts include automatic climate control, ambient lighting, and an 8-inch digital instrument cluster. The vehicle also comes equipped with a 360-degree camera, airline-style reclining rear seats, and a panoramic sunroof. Notably, its infotainment display is the largest in its segment. Other features encompass rear AC vents, power-adjustable seats, MG's i-Smart technology, an innovative connectivity platform, wireless charging capabilities, a generous 604 liters of boot space, 6 airbags, and a lot more.
Battery And Specs
The MG Windsor EV is offered in India with a single battery optiona 38 kWh LFP battery. This powertrain configuration delivers 136 PS of power and 200 Nm of torque, providing a maximum driving range of 331 km on a full charge. Additionally, first-time buyers benefit from a lifetime battery warranty, along with a complimentary one-year charging facility at MG eHUB locations. The vehicle also features a unique Ownership Program designed to enhance the overall customer experience.
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MG Windsor EV: Price And Rivals
The MG Windsor EV is priced starting at Rs 9.99 lakh (ex-showroom pan-India) for the base variant, which necessitates enrollment in a battery rental service costing Rs 3.5 per kilometer driven. For those preferring to buy the entire vehicle outright, prices range from Rs 13.50 lakh to Rs 15.50 lakh (ex-showroom pan-India). Although it lacks a direct competitor, its pricing positions it alongside models like the Tata Nexon EV, Tata Curvv EV, and more.
Verdict
The Windsor EV has started what could be said, a breakthrough in the EV ownership in India, where the renatl system cuts the upfront cost, making entry into the space a lot affordable than before. And that even shows the level of comfort features that the Windsor is now capable of offering right from its base Excite trim. However, how the rental system sits with the masses in a space where buyers want complete ownership. This is something that we are going to find out soon as the trends starts coming out when the bookings open in October.
