[evhead]

Originally Posted by Mahindra Boi

Do you know what is the range of the Windsor EV Pro is? It has more boot space in spite of being smaller than the BE 6

Correct. The design is focused more on Interior space, hence they have reduced the front hood space and offered a spacious interior and boot. Unlike ICE, EVs can offer a lot of freedom in design, and this is a great example.

The claim is 450 KM which is around 9 km/kwh. I expect anything around 7 to 8 km/kwh, which will be 350 to 400 km, based on how your drive and how many people travel.

[Mahindra Boi]

Originally Posted by evhead

Correct. The design is focused more on Interior space, hence they have reduced the front hood space and offered a spacious interior and boot. Unlike ICE, EVs can offer a lot of freedom in design, and this is a great example.

The claim is 450 KM which is around 9 km/kwh. I expect anything around 7 to 8 km/kwh, which will be 350 to 400 km, based on how your drive and how many people travel.

I’m planning to upgrade from my 2018 Duster to the XEV 9e with the Pack 2 (79 kWh) battery. As of now, it’s expected to launch soon — but do you think it’s worth waiting for, or should I consider going for the Windsor Pro?

Personally, I feel the XEV 9e has a much bigger boot, larger and more comfortable seats, and will likely deliver better range compared to the Windsor. My budget is around ₹28–29 lakhs, and I’m not considering the BE 6 at all due to its smaller seats. Would love to hear your thoughts!

Regards
Mahindra Boi

[shyampsunder]

Originally Posted by Mahindra Boi

I’m planning to upgrade from my 2018 Duster to the XEV 9e with the Pack 2 (79 kWh) battery. As of now, it’s expected to launch soon — but do you think it’s worth waiting for, or should I consider going for the Windsor Pro?

Personally, I feel the XEV 9e has a much bigger boot, larger and more comfortable seats, and will likely deliver better range compared to the Windsor. My budget is around ₹28–29 lakhs, and I’m not considering the BE 6 at all due to its smaller seats. Would love to hear your thoughts!

Regards
Mahindra Boi

Given your budget, you should definitely skip the Windsor, The XEV 9e is a good option to consider.

Since you are focusing on comfort and space, also consider the BYD eMax 7. It's built on the underpinnings of it's predecessor the e6 which is extensively used by fleets around the world.

In Bangalore, Shoffr's e6 cars have already crossed 3L KMs. I was in one of those cars and the driver reported no apparent range decrease or quality issues. It's a solidly built car with lots of space

[ItsMeTheCarBoi]

Originally Posted by Mahindra Boi

Would love to hear your thoughts!

The Windsor and Xev9e are quite different.

It really depends on your preference of styling, boot space and many other factors.

If range is what you're looking for, the immediate best bet is the Windsor- with 79kwh option. The Xev9e's 79kwh version is still some time away.

If you want more boot space or better styling and interiors, go for the Xev9e. Though both cars have great interiors.

Again, the Windsor's touchscreen may not be of your taste as every function is integrated into it.

I would suggest set up your requirements first, take test drives of both vehicles and then evaluate.

Personally though, I would go for the Xev9e since the budget you've set is at 28 lakhs.

Happy Motoring

[Mahindra Boi]

Originally Posted by shyampsunder

Given your budget, you should definitely skip the Windsor, The XEV 9e is a good option to consider.

Since you are focusing on comfort and space, also consider the BYD eMax 7. It's built on the underpinnings of it's predecessor the e6 which is extensively used by fleets around the world.

In Bangalore, Shoffr's e6 cars have already crossed 3L KMs. I was in one of those cars and the driver reported no apparent range decrease or quality issues. It's a solidly built car with lots of space

Thanks for the suggestion!

The BYD eMax 7 is something I’ll consider now. I was primarily planning to go for the upcoming XEV 9e Pack 2 (79kWh), as long as it’s priced below ₹29 lakhs. My key preferences are comfort, space, a larger boot, and decent highway range — all of which the Pack 2 might offer.

That said, the eMax 7 seems to be a strong contender too. Could you please share its real-world range? Also, what is the current on-road price for the eMax 7?

From what you mentioned about Shoffr’s fleet of e6 vehicles running over 3 lakh km without range degradation, that definitely gives me confidence in BYD’s long-term reliability. If the eMax 7 is built on the same proven platform, it could be a good alternative in case the XEV pricing doesn’t align with my budget.

Looking forward to hearing your thoughts!

Originally Posted by ItsMeTheCarBoi

The Windsor and Xev9e are quite different.

It really depends on your preference of styling, boot space and many other factors.

If range is what you're looking for, the immediate best bet is the Windsor- with 79kwh option. The Xev9e's 79kwh version is still some time away.

If you want more boot space or better styling and interiors, go for the Xev9e. Though both cars have great interiors.

Again, the Windsor's touchscreen may not be of your taste as every function is integrated into it.

I would suggest set up your requirements first, take test drives of both vehicles and then evaluate.

Personally though, I would go for the Xev9e since the budget you've set is at 28 lakhs.

Happy Motoring

I’d just like to clarify — the Windsor does not come with a 79kWh battery pack. It’s the Windsor Pro that offers the larger 52kWh option.

That said, I agree with most of your points. Both the Windsor Pro and the XEV 9e have their strengths, and it really comes down to personal preferences and priorities. For me, space, comfort, and boot capacity matter a lot — which is why I’m leaning more towards the XEV 9e, especially once the Pack 2 variant is launched.

Cheers,
Mahindra Boi

[dwanderlustdrv]

I absolutely hate this car! It looks so ugly… and yet Indians are buying it as if it was the best thing in the world. There was such a car long back which failed miserably. The Fiat Multipla. Anyone remembers?

[shyampsunder]

Originally Posted by Mahindra Boi

That said, the eMax 7 seems to be a strong contender too. Could you please share its real-world range? Also, what is the current on-road price for the eMax 7?

You can refer to the team bhp review (2024 BYD eMax 7 Review).

It's rated for 530 KMs on the NEDC cycle which is a more intensive cycle compared to the ARAI one.

I will expect both cars to give a similar range give or take 20 - 30 KMs. Both cars should give a minimum of 400 KMs irrespective of the load, AC usage, city/highway etc.

Since your location states Chennai, there is no road tax, ex showroom price of the top variant with 72 kWh battery pack is 29.9 lakhs. With insurance I expect that you can buy it for 30.5 lakhs if you are able to say to all additional accessories etc.

TN's road tax waiver is expiring on Dec 31, 2025. No guarantees of extension, so factor that in your buying decision.

[Mahindra Boi]

Originally Posted by shyampsunder

TN's road tax waiver is expiring on Dec 31, 2025. No guarantees of extension, so factor that in your buying decision.

What do you mean by "TN's road tax waiver is expiring on Dec 31, 2025. No guarantees of extension, so factor that in your buying decision" Are you saying there will be no road taxes for EVs in Tamil Nadu from Dec 31, 2025.

[shyampsunder]

Originally Posted by Mahindra Boi

What do you mean by "TN's road tax waiver is expiring on Dec 31, 2025. No guarantees of extension, so factor that in your buying decision" Are you saying there will be no road taxes for EVs in Tamil Nadu from Dec 31, 2025.

Currently if you buy an EV in TN, you don't have to pay any road tax. That may change after Dec 31, 2025. TN may follow KA and cap the road tax waiver for vehicles with ex showroom price of 25L or 30L.

Refer to this: link

[Mahindra Boi]

Originally Posted by shyampsunder

Currently if you buy an EV in TN, you don't have to pay any road tax. That may change after Dec 31, 2025. TN may follow KA and cap the road tax waiver for vehicles with ex showroom price of 25L or 30L.

Refer to this: link

Thanks, but this applies to pack three 79kwh since it costs ex ex-showroom price of 30.54 Lakhs. Hopefully they provide pack 2(79kwh) before this, maybe next month will be good if not able to stretch budget to this.

[250Nm]

Checked out the Windsor Pro at my dealership earlier today. Being a Sunday afternoon, the showroom was empty with just one sales advisor on duty. The official launch at my dealership is on Monday evening and no test drives were given. I hope MG allots cars to the first 8000 buyers genuinely this time around.

In flesh, aurora silver looks more like a gunmetal grey shade. This is the color I had booked on opening day.


I would have liked it to be actual silver like the Honda Elevate:


Technical name of the Pro is LV3 (38kWh was LV2):


Battery pack appears quite different compared to 38kWh model:


The Pro variant battery pack sits flush with the body vs base model. The nuts looks ugly though:




Octillion badge in the Pro battery pack is replaced by JSW MG Motor India Pvt Ltd as the manufacturer.
The Pro uses 310V/171Ah vs 365V/104Ah on the 38kWh model. Battery pack weight not stamped in Pro and its 304 Kg in 38kWh model.
Note: The 38kWh photo is from 2024 which could also have been updated in recent batches. Current owners, please check your battery packs and enlighten us.



Seats are more on the beige side than pure white like the Mahindra's. They give a more roomy feel to the cabin compared to black. That said, the back side of driver & infotainment displays could have been black instead of silver:


ADAS duties are handled by this single camera unit (no dual DJI camera like the international models). Without a radar, I suspect it to perform poorly compared to proper ADAS models but we have to test it out.


Blue shade also looks quite good in flesh:

[gnome]

To accommodate the larger battery, which space has been compromised? Is the floor higher compared to 38kwh?

[AdityaDeane]

Originally Posted by 250Nm

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ADAS duties are handled by this single camera unit (no dual DJI camera like the international models). Without a radar, I suspect it to perform poorly compared to proper ADAS models but we have to test it out.
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Does the ADAS not work with a front windshield camera plus the radar sensor seen in the quoted image above the front air dam?

I thought that the front camera and radar work in conjunction for ADAS related functions, am I missing something?

[250Nm]

Originally Posted by AdityaDeane

I thought that the front camera and radar work in conjunction for ADAS related functions, am I missing something?

Sadly there is no radar in the Windsor. The slot for radar in the bumper is a dummy 😔.

[EnchantedPanda]

any news on ADAS capabilities limits ?

Adaptive cruise control ( Like honda petrol ACC works after 30kmph / hybrid till 0 kmph stop and go)

lane assist ( Honda works above 72 kmph ...once enabled till 66 kmph)

any mainstream car till 30 lakhs which ADAS suite having ACC stop and go / lane assist from standstill / traffic jam creep assist.

my daily routine of 20 km has an average speed of 8 kmph hence looking for max assistant driving.