When it comes to the pricing, the three variants - Excite, Exclusive and Essence - are priced with an increment of Rs 1 lakh.

BHPian Ripcord09 recently shared this with other enthusiasts:

The MG Windsor is the brand’s 3rd electric car in India (Review Link). MG calls it a crossover utility vehicle and it offers a spacious cabin. It is also loaded with tech and features. Along with the Windsor, MG introduced a unique way of owning electric vehicles by providing battery as a service. You can also buy the car upfront at the prices mentioned below.

There are a total of 3 variants on offer. Here's a deep dive into all the variants to help you identify the most valuable trim for your preferences.

Variants Breakdown

Excite

Top Features

• LED Projector Headlamps with DRLs
• LED Tail Lamps
• LED Cornering Lights
• Illuminated Front Logo
• 17-inch Steel Wheels with Wheel Covers
• Glass Antenna
• Front Armrest
• Fabric Seats
• 60:40 Rear Seat Split
• Reclining Rear Seats
• Adjustable Headrests
• Height-adjustable Driver’s Seat
• 7-inch Digital Instrument Cluster
• 10.1-inch Infotainment
• Steering-mounted Controls
• Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
• 6-speaker Audio
• Auto Climate Control
• Rear AC Vents
• Cruise Control
• Six Airbags
• ESP
• Hill-Start & Descent Control
• Disc Brakes
• Electronic Parking Brake with Auto Hold
• TPMS (highline)
• 3.3kW Portable Charging Cable
• 3.3kW AC Home Charging Box

Exclusive

Top Features Over Excite

• 18-inch Diamond-cut Alloys
• Leatherette Upholstery, Steering Wheel & Seats
• Powered Driver’s Seat
• Rear Armrest with Cupholder
• 15.6-inch Infotainment
• 8.8-inch Digital Instrument Cluster
• Wireless Phone Charger
• Multi-language Voice Commands
• Valet Mode
• MG App Store
• Home-to-car Using JioFiber
• Digital Key
• Remote Car Lock/Unlock
• OTA Updates
• Wi-Fi Connectivity
• 360-degree Camera
• Rear-view Monitor
• Auto-dimming IRVM
• TPMS

Essence

Top Features Over Exclusive

• 9-speaker Infinity Audio
• Ambient lighting
• PM2.5 filter
• Glass Roof
• Ventilated Front Seats
• 7.4kW AC Fast Charger

Conclusion

With three variants on offer, you are not spoilt for choice like some other EVs on sale. Even when it comes to the pricing, the three variants are priced with an increment of Rs. 1 lakh. The base Excite variant offers all the necessary features and is good if you're on a budget.

The mid-spec Exclusive variant offers the most value among the three as expected. It comes with all the essential and nice-to-have features. This variant also offers the whole shebang of MG-connected apps for those who like to interact with their car through smart devices.

Given that the top-spec variant is priced at only Rs. 1 lakh more than the mid-spec variant, most people wouldn't mind making that jump. You get the fully loaded car with a 9-speaker Infinity audio system, ventilated seats, glass roof and most importantly, faster AC charging.

Do let us know what you think is the most value-for-money variant and also if you had to buy the MG Windsor, which variant would you pick?

Here's what BHPian GoBabyGo had to say about the matter:

Hi, Windsor EV 38kWh is a brilliant product, no matter whichever product one compare with.

However, I would wait for 50kWh battery pack of Windsor EV to launch and then would pick Exclusive variant as a single garage car for my specific usage (99% city drive and occassionally highway drive within 350km one way).

I personally feel glass roof is a bad choice in NCR, where temperature remain above 35 degree almost 9 months and go above 40 degree for 5 to 6 months

Here's what BHPian thomahawk had to say about the matter:

Voted Exclusive. Glass roof should have been an option on top of the fully loaded variant. Otherwise it is always the top variant for me.

Here's what BHPian VWAllstar had to say about the matter:

Would prefer the top of the line Essence. The glass roof is a novelty however it has its own demerits. With 17 Lakhs on road (Mumbai) this feels like a 1RK on wheels. I wish it had a 50 kW battery pack even if it was a Lakh more expensive.

Here's what BHPian shubhank008 had to say about the matter:

The Green color was my (wife's) personal choice for going for top variant, else I was content with mid one.

One thing to keep in mind is, the price diff is 1 Lac but the 7KW charger alone is worth 40-50k INR, which even if you sell off can net you some good 25-30k easily, maybe more.

So basically rest of the features you are paying like 70k net.

Personally out of all the extra features, my goto feature was Ventilated Seats due to Delhi Summers.

PM2.5 or Sunroof is good but not deal breaker.

The R18 tires also give the car a better look and road presence, but again not deal breaker.

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In my opinion, for 14-15 lakhs this is damn good value. Realistic range should be 250+ kms.

BHPian fazalmirza recently shared this with other enthusiasts:

Saw the Windsor EV today. Some points I noted:

• Headlights: High beam and Low beam is controlled from the right side stalk. Just like a regular car. No issues there.
• Screen: The big screen in the top model is a distraction. Especially as it's on the slower side. I am sure, using this slow screen while driving will be arduous .
• Perceived quality: It is genuinely nice to be sat inside it. Outside look is also pretty modern. Seems like one of those robotic cars of the future.
• Showroom experience: As always, showroom experience at MG is excellent.
• Panaromic roof: When you park your car under a tree to get respite from the sun, you get crow, pigeon, or other bird droppings. So you open the headliner to get the light in and what do you see? So, basically, high maintenance. From this point of view mid model without sunroof is better.
• Base model: Has smaller screen which should be less distracting but has no camera. Aftermarket camera would probably void the warranty.
• Ingress: Had to literally lift my leg quite a bit to get in. Elderly may have difficulty getting in. Or else, get in by sitting first and then putting the legs in. Didn't try this method though.
• BAAS: Salesman suggested that if you are going for an 7 year loan, it is better to directly buy the car. He said, 95% pre bookings are without BAAS.

In my opinion, for 14-15 lakhs this is a damn good value. Realistic range should be 250+ kms.

But imagine if they brought Windsor EV into a Windsor petrol. Should be 10-12 lakhs. Just like MG Astor.

That would be killer value. Why didn't MG think about it already? Or has it!

Oh yeah, the automatic door handles are only on the top spec. Bummer!

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Everyone had made it clear in their mind that the Nexon EV is cancelled.

BHPian AnshumanS001 recently shared this with other enthusiasts:

Got a chance to see the Windsor in the showroom. We are planning to upgrade from our Brezza 2018 diesel AMT to a new car. Just for the itch of upgrading and nothing else.

I had initially planned for the Nexon ev which I found to be the next choice ideally. I didn't like the Windsor EV in the videos but today family planned to go and see the windsor as mom said look for a bigger vehicle than a Brezza so it should look like a upgrade. we visited mg Chandigarh today and we saw the car in person in turquoise blue. The seats, gizmos and everything was a love at first sight. It gave the same feeling of our luxury family mover the Carnival. Everyone had clear in their mind the Nexon is cancelled. The seats are superb, the gizmos are good and the steering on idle is quiet light.

The dealer mentioned the drives will start by first week of October and deliveries post Dusshera.

Holding on the booking till then and will decide after a drive.

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Even if the usage of the electric vehicle is as a city car, who wants to charge it all the time?

BHPian Newtown recently shared this with other enthusiasts:

I was inquisitive about the MG Windsor EV and went to see it at the showroom.

1. Externally it looks much bigger in person
2. The wheels look gigantic. Almost makes it look like a Mars Rover.
3. The instrument cluster is smaller than some large cell phones. It gets completely lost at some angles.
4. The quilt-look-finish black seats are overdone and make things look very cramped. Not to mention the huge obstruction between the 2 seats. Felt very claustrophobic.
5. Having a battery below means thigh support is compromised.
6. Not a good idea to omit power seats on the passenger side.
7. Fit and finish was excellent.
8. Interior materials seem hard wearing although tastes of design and color are subjective.
9. The boot space is usable and good. Despite the battery, it has some depth to it as well.
10. No spare in the boot as there is a subwoofer. A spare can be bought as an accessory.
11. Slightly larger battery MG? Even if the use case is a city car, who wants to be charging it all the time? Real world 300 km is not enough for a day trip to Poona and back.

Best usage:

1. Home chores within the city
2. Kids to school & activities
3. An executive being driven to work in the city would perhaps prefer something a little more let me say "executive"

NOTE - This introductory pricing for battery usage does not sit well. They are not contractually obligating themselves to that pricing for a fixed period like 2 years or 5 years. I specifically asked and they sheepishly told me that this would see an increase. Perhaps they decided to take a leaf out of the book of one of India's leading business houses that employs the same strategy.

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Very, very tough to choose between the Windsor & Curvv EVs. Both are the most competent EVs in that price band

BHPian Ripcord09 recently shared this with other enthusiasts:

MG Windsor

What you'll like:

• A unique proposition for the Indian market. The Windsor is a Crossover MPV that focuses on practicality and comfort
• Very well-priced! MG has set the cat among the pigeons. Definitely worth considering over the competitors. BaaS (Battery as a Service) option is also available if you want a lower acquisition cost
• A well-built car that doesn’t feel cheap by any standards
• Good looking cabin paired with spacious interiors. Rear seats are especially comfortable with plenty of legroom & headroom
• 134 BHP motor has enough power for the city as well as highway runs. Real-world range of 250 km should be good for urban dwellers
• Selectable drive modes and adjustable regen braking are useful in various driving conditions
• 604-litre boot is great for family outings (note: top variant has ~579 liters of boot space)
• Long list of features includes electronic flush-fitting door handles, ventilated front seats, 135-degree reclining rear seats, 15.6-inch touchscreen head-unit with wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay, connected car tech, OTT apps and more
• Zero emissions, cheap running costs & green image will appeal to a lot of people

What you won't:

• MPV styling – in this era of SUVs & Crossovers - may not appeal to everyone. Also, the headlight placement makes them prone to damage
• 250 km range is on the lower side by 2024 standards. MG should have given the bigger 50 KWh battery as an option
• Suspension tune is busy at the rear. The ride is liveable, but you do feel bad roads
• Lack of physical buttons is a major inconvenience. Too much dependence on the touchscreen even for core functions (e.g. ORVM adjustment)
• Missing some features like a spare wheel (please get one at additional cost), rear wiper (big miss), ADAS tech, height adjustable seatbelts…
• The usual EV challenges (charging infrastructure, range anxiety, setting up home charging etc.)
• A/C does take some time to cool the large cabin; the large greenhouse & glass roof are contributors

Review Link

Tata Nexon.EV

What you'll like:

• A solidly built & good-looking electric car
• Increased driving range is adequate for city commutes & inter-city travel to nearby destinations
• Fast performance! 0-100 km/h in ~9 seconds is enjoyable
• Sorted road manners & solid high-speed stability due to the lower center of gravity & firmer suspension
• Nice, spacious cabin with comfortable seats. You get a practical 350-liter boot too
• Features such as faster charging, ventilated seats, auto-dimming IRVM, Sport & Eco modes, multi-mode regen, cruise control, air purifier, wireless smartphone charging, sunroof and more
• Safety kit includes disc brakes all-round, ESP, traction control, TPMS, electronic parking brake, auto hold etc.
• Zero emissions, cheap running costs & green image will appeal to a lot of people

What you won't:

• Top speed is restricted to 140 km/h
• Ride is compliant, but not plush. Firmness at lower speeds means you feel the big potholes
• Only 3 dual-tone colour options to pick from. No single tone colour options available. Boring colour palette = just white, grey & blue
• Fit, finish & interior quality don’t match up to the 20-lakh on-road price of the XZ+ Lux
• Tata's after-sales service quality is a hit or miss. Remains a gamble
• The usual EV challenges (charging infrastructure, range anxiety, setting up home charging etc.)

Nexon EV Max Review Link

Nexon EV Facelift Review Link

Mahindra XUV400

What you'll like:

• Finally a proper EV from Mahindra that's well-built and refined
• 250-260 km real-world driving range should be adequate for city commutes & inter-city travel to nearby destinations
• Exhilarating performance! 0-100 km/h in 8.3 sec is fun
• Sorted road manners, compliant ride quality & solid high-speed stability. Beautiful handling package
• Spacious and wide cabin with comfortable seats. Now gets a more practical 378-litre boot too
• Well-equipped with features like drive modes, sunroof, cruise control, auto headlamps & wipers
• Safety kit includes 6 airbags, disc brakes all-round, IP67 protection for motor and battery, and adjustable headrests for all 5 passengers. The XUV300 has scored 5-stars in the GNCAP!
• Zero emissions, cheap running costs & green image will appeal to a lot of people

What you won't:

• Boring interior design feels kind of old by current standards
• Concerns over niggles in a freshly baked Mahindra EV. Our test car itself had issues!!
• A few cabin plastics & rough areas don't feel premium
• Mahindra's after-sales service quality is a hit or miss. Remains a gamble
• Missing features such as front parking sensors and ventilated seats
• OEM speaker & sound quality are terrible
• The usual EV challenges (charging infrastructure, range anxiety, setting up home charging etc.)

Review Link

2024 XUV400 Pro Review Link

Tata Curvv.EV

What you'll like:

• Coupe SUV styling is unique & a great differentiator. Grabs attention on the road
• A good overall package that’s priced competitively against rivals like the ZS EV, XUV400 & Nexon EV Long Range
• 165 BHP motor is very enjoyable. 400 km real-world range is sufficient for city + highway driving
• Sorted road manners & high speed stability
• Zero emissions, cheap “fuel” costs, no gears, light controls make it an ideal city car
• 500-litre boot is accommodating enough for family holiday luggage
• Long list of features includes flush door handles, powered tailgate with gesture activation, 9-speaker JBL audio system (sounds really nice!), panoramic sunroof, V2L & V2V charging, Arcade.ev app suite, recline adjustment for rear seats and more
• Loaded with safety tech like level 2 ADAS, 6 airbags, all-wheel disc brakes, acoustic vehicle alert system for pedestrians, ESP, front parking sensors, 360-degree view camera, TPMS, hill hold assist & hill descent control

What you won't:

• Rear seat is uncomfortable for tall passengers - high floor, difficult ingress & egress and limited headroom (due to the coupe styling)
• Suspension has a firm edge to it due to 18-inch wheels (top variant). Ride is liveable, but you do feel the bad roads. 17” wheel lower variants could ride better
• Build quality and fit & finish – while being satisfactory - have room for improvement
• Rearward visibility is poor, as is the case with most Coupe-SUVs
• A few missing features like telescopic adjustment for the steering wheel, cupholders for front passengers, a rear sunshade…
• The usual EV challenges (charging infrastructure, range anxiety etc.)
• Tata's after-sales service quality is a hit or miss. Remains a gamble
• It's a brand-new Tata launch, so the probability of niggles is high, especially in the initial batches

Review Link

MG ZS EV

What you'll like:

• One of the most sorted EVs in India! Drive it and you'll be a convert
• A well-built car with good interiors
• Fast performance and excellent mid-range. 0-100 km/h run of 8.5 seconds is enjoyable
• Selectable regenerative braking and drive modes help you extract maximum performance or efficiency, as needed
• Range is adequate for urban commuting as well as road-trips to nearby destinations
• 5 year / unlimited km warranty, 5 labour-free services & 8 year / 150,000 km battery warranty
• Features such as the panoramic sunroof, cruise control, Bluetooth key, connected car tech & more
• International model got a 5-star Euro NCAP rating. Safety kit includes 6 airbags, blind spot monitoring, ESP, HSA, TPMS etc.
• Zero emissions, cheap running costs & green image will appeal to a lot of people

What you won't:

• Expensive! Even after subsidies, EVs carry a huge price premium over ICE cars. You're paying for the tech & being an early adopter
• The very similar & arguably more practical MG Astor is cheaper
• Firm ride quality means you always feel the road, especially with the recommended 41 PSI tyre pressure
• Size & interior quality are more comparable to a Creta than other 28-30 lakh rupee cars
• The rear seat is better suited to 2 adults & a kid, not 3 adults
• 6-speaker sound system is ordinary for the price. Subwoofer conspicuous by its absence
• The usual EV challenges (charging infrastructure, range anxiety, setting up home charging etc.)

Review Link

Here's what GTO had to say on the matter:

Very, very tough to choose between the Windsor & Curvv EVs. Both are the most competent EVs in that price band IMHO. The Windsor is more practical, but the Currv has more style. In terms of reliability, I will give MG the vote as the parent company has a long history of making EVs (e.g. ZS EV has amazing reliability compared to Nexon EV). New Tata launches still have niggles. For self-driving, I'd probably go with the Curvv; as a family car which everyone else will use, I'd get the Windsor.

Lots of options in the affordable EV segment now . And let's not forget the Punch EV which is an ideal city car.

Here's what BHPian electric_eel had to say on the matter:

I voted for Nexon EV if it comes with the 45 KWH battery pack not without reservations. I was very excited about Windsor but few things are problematic

1. Over reliance of touch screen features.

2. No zero regen mode. I am a fan of the zero regen and is my default regen level. The smoothness one gets out of it is really good and with experience is the best way to get higher range.

3. On the fly changing of regen is impossible as this feature is burried in the Infotainment. In this aspect the paddle shifters of newer generation Nexon EVs are the best. Of course the Kona's implementation is the most refined of the lot with ability to bring the car to complete stop using the paddle shifters and entirely relying on regen.

4. I am concerned about the seat. Looks comfortable but am not sure if it is fine for long drives (I prefer harder seats not just in cars but in general)

5. For a bigger car, it should have come with a bigger battery pack. I cannot see the logic of this version of Windsor

6. This is a point specific to me. I prefer the smaller cars. I would put Punch EV over Nexon EV. Driving around a Windsor sized car through some of the narrow sections of Palakkad city is not exactly my idea of fun.

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All of the functions are embedded into the screen, wish MG provided more buttons.

BHPian chiekennugget recently shared this with other enthusiasts:

Hey everyone, checked out the MG Windsor today. We liked it a lot, and here is my perspective as someone with a Gloster in the family.

The hot (read: very important) stuff:

• Battery as a subscription tenure is 8 years
• Customer has to use the car for a minimum of 3 years before opting out of BaaS. Some extra amount has to be paid, the salesman was not sure how much.
• There will be a price hike in some part of October (according to the salesman)

Miscellaneous stuff:

• Test drives will start the day after tomorrow
• Apparently 400 people have booked the Windsor so far (only for RAAM MG Hyderabad, take it with a grain of salt)
• No 50KwH variant for this car even in the future. Reserved for something else

Initial impressions:

The display car was outside the showroom. The one we saw was in black, and it had only 1 accessory attached between the headlights. This meant the car looked very "low key" and pretty.

Did not take a lot of pictures, only stuff I thought was important as other BHPians have contributed better ones.

Keys:

The keys had a nice heft to them. Feel better than the Gloster keys

Exterior:

Looks pretty. It is simple. I like it a lot.

The headlights and taillights have a very cool pattern in them. I could not see if the MG logo was illuminated or not because of the sunlight.

These wheels look great! I feel Gloster and Hector's wheels are overdone.

The pop up door handles look very cool, they will attract a lot of people for sure.

Interior:

This was the part I was most excited about. The interior is very well done, everything is high quality and the use of soft touch is good. Nothing felt cheap, every button had a nice strong click to it.

There was a lot of distance between the dashboard and the windshield, big enough to build a nice house, hehe.

Screen: It was HUGE. The resolution was fantastic too, and no input delay. My only problem is with the reflections, I used to have a glossy screen on my old laptop and it was awful. I can not imagine driving around with something like that. (screen darkened in the picture, but trust me it looks fantastic)

All of the functions are embedded into the screen, wish MG provided more buttons.

The 360-degree camera is insane. The resolution was incredible.

AC controls were placed below the screen, they were nice. Can't comment on the speed of the A/C as it was already switched on by the time we got in, and it was decently cool.

Steering wheel:

It has minimal buttons, rose gold accent looks perfect.

The screen is of good clarity but the UI would look good on a 2012 tablet but, not a 19L car.

The door cards looked good, I like the way the handle has been integrated. The ambient lighting around the speaker is tasteful.

Storage:

There was so much usable storage. The bottle holders looked like they could hold a 1L bottle (unlike our Gloster).

My favourite has to be the one below, the cover feels sturdy and built to last.

Seats:

I was pretty disappointed, they look extremely comfy but did not feel all that comfortable. I would not point it out as an issue, long distance trips are completely fine, but expected a lot more since it was the highlight of the advertising campaign.

The Gloster seats are fantastic (no comparison) but, I am not comparing the Windsor with it. I am comparing the seats with our i20.

The design on the fabric is impressive and has been executed with competence that would be expected from a European car company.

Sunroof:

It extends all the way to the back and lets a lot of light into the car. I have a feeling that it is smaller than the one on the Gloster. The Windsor has a thicker cover (rough guess, still have to measure it).

We never had any issues (read: letting too much light in (or) screwing with the temperature inside) with the cloth cover on our car, no issues can be expected on the Windsor.

Pricing:

Attaching the price sheet below:

My father thinks the pricing is fair and likes the car a lot.

Overall, I wish MG all the best. This car is going to push every other company to do something new for sure. Never hurts to have too many options.

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It is a very nice family car for anyone. A good choice for a sedate user with a family who wants to enjoy the comfortable grand touring experience at a happy pace.

BHPian shankar.balan recently shared this with other enthusiasts:

Checked out the MG Windsor briefly purely out of curiosity.

Excellent packaging and fit, finish, plushness and the seats are like Club Sofas. Seriously, they seem to be taking the passenger experience to a different level.

Wonderful legroom and headroom all around.

If Chauffeur driven, one can recline and go to sleep in the back. The quilted seats are actually like those Chesterfield Sofas.

It is a very nice family car for anyone. A good choice for a sedate user with a family who wants to enjoy the comfortable grand touring experience at a happy pace.

An excellent people carrier. Good for Fleets too. The Chinese EV Onslaught is certainly to be reckoned with!

Lots of new age choices for us consumers!

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My next focus was to absorb the whole car into my senses (sorry for sounding weird) and click as many photos and videos.

BHPian JoseTheScorpion recently shared this with other enthusiasts:

My name is Jose and I live in Hyderabad. I visited the MG Showroom near my house to check out the new Windsor EV. I thought it will be similar to the MG ZS EV, but I was surely in for a surprise. It is huge, huge Dashboard, huge on Space, huge Boot, huge Moon roof, huge wheels, and huge touch screen. I loved the car from every angle. I think everyone should check out this car in person, as it looks very different on screen, I mean smaller. I have a Scorpio-N, so please do trust me when I say the car is huge. Windsor EV (width 2126mm) is wider than Innova Hycross (width 1850mm) and that too noticeably wider. Even wider than my Scorpio-N(width 1917mm).

I really wanted a test drive but unfortunately in Hyderabad, it will start from next month only. So, my next focus was to absorb the whole car into my senses (sorry for sounding weird) and click as many photos and videos. There was a lot of rush in the showroom, especially because of the introductory price tag (starting @ 9.99 lakhs), but I did see some sad faces after hearing the on-road price which is 13.3 Lakhs OTR Hyderabad. But why such a high OTR cost? It is under the 10lakh ex-showroom tax bracket. But, that is not the case. Even though they advertise it has 9.99lakhs(BAAS version) the tax will be calculated on the ex-showroom price of the car with battery cost included (13,49,800).

Following are the price list and details shared by the showroom guys.

My next question to the showroom person - Can you please explain BAAS?
So, it seems that the 3.5 Rs per KM is not all that true. There is a min amount you need to pay, which is 5250 for a fixed 1500kms per month. So, even if you drive the car for only 200 or 300 kms the first month, you still need to pay 5250/- to the respective company (Bajaj Finserv, Hero Fincorp, Vidyut, and Ecofy Autovert) which will be giving the rental service(BAAS). On top of that, if you drive more than 1500kms, you will need to pay 3.5Rs per KM on top of 5250/-.

As of now, it is unclear to anyone, on how long we will need to pay that amount (5250/-). It might be for 10 years or a certain KM figure. This is not shared to MG guys yet, it seems. The sales person was very soft-spoken and promised that he will share an update at the earliest. Once updated, I can update this thread as well.To sum up, there is a lot of IFs and BUTs with BAAS as of now.

MY TAKEAWAY:
I loved the car’s look, feel, space, interiors, LED lights, build quality, but there are surely some things which my brain caught and flagged as unusual:
• The MG logo illuminates with the parking lights
• The alloys are huge, but design wise don’t look from the EV family
• No rear wiper!!
• No spare tyre or kit
• Sofa like seats, don’t looks so comfy for long journeys
• The touch screen is big, but the font is not that attractive and there is so much glare that I was not able to capture a good picture.
• Why so many side, front, rear, black plastic accessories? In my opinion they look hideous and hide the car’s angelic beauty.
• Only moon roof, basically an un-open-able sunroof! Try selling that to the Indian kids. Haha!!

well, time for some photos

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I'm considering the Windsor EV as a potential replacement for our Honda Jazz.

BHPian astro_adi7 recently shared this with other enthusiasts:

My family and I visited the Lavelle Road showroom over the weekend to check out the Windsor EV.

We’ve been in the market to replace our Honda Jazz, which we sold last week, with an EV commuter. Since both my wife and I work from home, our primary need is a chauffeur-driven car for school runs—about 40 kilometers per day with a minimum of 2 hours of travel time. We also need it for the occasional trip into central Bangalore. Our top priorities are operating costs and rear passenger comfort.

The Windsor EV seems to check both boxes perfectly. We liked the car on paper, booked it last week, and this showroom visit confirmed our decision. The only thing left is a test drive to assess the ride comfort.

Here are our initial thoughts on the car:

• It’s larger in person than it appears in pictures.
• There’s ample space in both the front and rear seats.
• The seats are extremely comfortable, with a plush, premium feel.
• Three adults can fit comfortably in the back. While it’s not as spacious as the XUV700 in terms of width, it offers more room than any other mini SUV on the market.
• The lack of buttons doesn’t bother me since most settings are “set and forget,” but I hope MG provides a robust remote app for controlling settings from the back seat.
• The glass roof is a big selling point for my wife, and it’s heavily tinted, which should help with the summer heat. We don’t mind a bit of Bangalore sun and usually drive with the shade off most of the time.
• The car looks premium in pearl white, even without any added external accessories.
• The Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) option seems gimmicky to me. The price of the car is reasonable enough to consider purchasing it outright rather than dealing with battery rental.
• I’m a bit concerned about home charging equipment, power loads, and BESCOM approvals since this is my first EV experience, and I’m new to all of this.

Some pictures to close out the post.

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You’ll not appreciate the traffic, but you will appreciate how easy the Windsor EV is to drive in the traffic.

Driving the MG Windsor EV

Powering the MG Windsor EV is a permanent magnet synchronous motor that makes 134 BHP and 200 Nm. It comes with a 38 kWh battery pack and the claimed range is 331 km (as per MIDC test procedure Part 1 + Part 2):

The way EVs drive in general has become quite predictable. Once you get to know the specifications of the car, there is a rough idea as to how it will drive. Apart from certain aspects, the way the Windsor EV drives on the road is very much predictable. It’s an EV that has been developed as a point A to point B commuter and not an outright performer. Hence, the way it delivers power is very linear and the focus is on smooth driving. There are 4 drive modes to choose from – Eco+, Eco, Normal and Sport. All the drive modes have distinct characteristics and you also have 3 levels of regeneration as per the need.

Walk up to the car with the key in your pocket and you’ll be glad that the flush-fitting door handles open automatically (unlike on the Tata Curvv EV where it’s manual). That’s a very good welcome feature. Open the door and you just have to press the brake pedal, select the ‘D’ transmission mode with the left stalk behind the steering wheel and you’re ‘Ready’ to drive. No need to push a start button or turn the key. Lift your foot off the brake pedal and the car rolls off smoothly. The crawl speed is comfortable and with the auto hold function, driving in bumper-to-bumper traffic isn’t cumbersome. You’ll not appreciate the traffic, but you will appreciate how easy the Windsor EV is to drive in the traffic. Driving with a gentle foot, the car can keep up with city traffic easily and even make quick overtakes. The Eco+ mode is where the top speed is restricted to 80 km/h and this is where the throttle response is in the dullest setting. However, if you’re a sedate driver, you’ll like driving in this mode when in the city. There’s enough power to get along. You can switch to Eco mode or Normal mode if you want to go quicker.

Out on the highway, the Windsor EV reaches triple-digit speeds without breaking a sweat. MG hasn’t shared the 0-100 km/h acceleration time, but it’s likely to be under 10 seconds. When it comes to power delivery, the progress till 100 km/h is strong. Post that you can feel the power taper off. Just like most EVs, this has been done to conserve the battery as the motor spins at high revs, When it comes to overtaking on the highways, you won’t be stuck behind anyone. The acceleration from 80 km/h to 100 km/h is strong. Even 120 km/h comes up pretty quickly. You don’t even have to switch to Sport mode for overtakes. Normal mode is good enough for overtakes on the highway.

There are 4 driving modes as mentioned earlier:

Eco+ mode – This is the most energy-efficient driving mode. The top speed is limited to 80 km/h and the accelerator is in its dullest setting. You can feel the sluggishness in acceleration. It’s best to use this setting in heavy traffic or bumper-to-bumper situations.

Eco mode – You can use this mode for long-distance cruising on the highway. You can go above 80 km/h and still be efficient. There’s a noticeable difference between Eco+ and Eco mode. The car doesn’t feel as sluggish and you can make some quick overtakes in this mode as well.

Normal mode – We didn’t find a major difference between the Eco mode and Normal mode. There’s a difference in outright acceleration. However, while driving around normally, you or your passengers will most likely not even know the difference between the Eco and Normal mode.

Sports mode – This is the mode to engage when you want to have some fun. You will for sure leave the ICE cars behind in outright acceleration. The throttle response is sharper and the car feels quick on its feet in this mode. However, thanks to the linear calibration of the pedal, driving in Sport mode isn’t jerky. You can drive smoothly in city traffic while in Sport mode, just that you will run out of juice faster.

All in all, the Windsor EV provides a good balance of economical driving and smoothness along with some performance as well. The power delivery is very linear and so is the accelerator response which makes driving the car a smooth affair.

Regenerative Braking

The MG Windsor has 3 levels of regeneration – Light, Medium and Heavy. Unfortunately, there’s no physical button anywhere on the dashboard to quickly select the regeneration mode. You have to select the regeneration via the touchscreen. By default, the car is in Heavy regeneration mode. I found this mode to be manageable. It isn’t very jerky and the deceleration doesn’t catch you off guard. People who like engine braking will love being in this mode. You can also do one-pedal driving in many situations. However, do keep in mind that the car will not come to a complete halt. It will keep crawling forward without any throttle input. The Medium and Light regeneration modes are also comfortable, although you will end up using the brake pedal more often.

Noise, Vibration & Harshness (NVH)

EVs are generally quite silent and the Windsor isn’t any different. Since there’s no engine noise or transmission noise, the cabin is silent when driving around in the city. You do hear a bit of the ambient noise though. Out on the highway, wind noise starts creeping in post 90 km/h and there is a fair bit of tyre noise at 100 km/h.

Range

MG has claimed a range of 331 kilometres as per MIDC test procedure Part 1 + Part 2. We won’t go into too much detail, but just to give you a basic idea, MIDC stands for Modified Indian Driving Cycle. The test is conducted on a dynamometer and the Part 1 test is where they keep running a cycle of ~1 km with varying speeds. The average speed during the Part 1 test is 19 km/h. The Part 2 test cycle is roughly 6.6 km long where the average speed is 60 km/h and the maximum speed reached is 90 km/h. In our driving time with the Windsor EV, we couldn’t do a range test, but judging from the range drop, a realistic range of 250 km seems doable. We’ll have to wait for ownership reviews to get the real-world range figure.

That being said, MG should've brought in the bigger battery pack variant as an option. It's already available on the international variants and the extra range would've been appreciated by some of the buyers.

Charging

The Windsor EV gets a 38 kWh LFP battery pack with prismatic cells. The charging port is of the CCS 2 type and the charging time for 0-100% on a 3.3 kW AC home charger is 13.8 hours. The same with a 7.4 kW charger is reduced to 6.5 hours. With DC fast charging on a 50 kW charger, the battery charges from 0-80% in 55 minutes. The Windsor EV doesn’t get vehicle-to-vehicle charging (V2V) or vehicle-to-load charging.

Suspension

Ride Comfort

The Windsor EV has a McPherson strut suspension at the front and twist beam suspension at the rear. Suspension setups with EVs are a bit tricky to get. The weight distribution needs to be considered and the engineers also have to be careful that they don’t make the ride too stiff. Right off the bat, the Windsor EV’s suspension setup is comfortable and most owners who will be driving it only in the city from point A to point B won’t find any issues with it. Start looking closely and in certain situations, some of the weaknesses start to show. Over a bad patch of road, there is noticeable movement inside the cabin. While it’s not very uncomfortable at the front, the movement at the back is considerably more. The rear passengers will feel the bad roads and side-to-side movement a lot more than the front passengers. The twist beam suspension at the rear is a big contributor to this side-to-side movement. In isolation, the suspension does well to absorb small to medium-sized potholes. You also feel a bit of the road and its irregularities due to the 18-inch wheels and the recommended tyre pressure – 36 PSI, which is rather high. If your driving is primarily in the city, you will want to reduce the tyre pressure to 32-33 PSI for a slightly cushier ride.

Handling & Dynamics

The straight-line stability of the Windsor is good and you won’t notice that you’re doing triple-digit speeds. Just like at slow speeds, the ride at the rear isn’t as comfortable as the front at higher speeds. You will feel vertical movement over highway undulations and expansion joints more at the rear. This is a bit contradictory to the Windsor’s focus on providing ultimate comfort for rear-seat passengers.

The Windsor has a long wheelbase and also wide front and rear tracks. So, when you think about it, the overall contact patch is big which aids in the dynamics of the car. The tall height of the car is a limiting factor though. Start pushing the car and around corners, it manages to hold its line quite well. In high-speed corners, you can carry a good amount of speed and on the highways, the car manages quick lane changes without much fuss. In tight corners, the turn in is sharp and you can place the car nicely on the exit. The tyres do squeal under stress, but the Windsor doesn’t lose its composure. There is body roll present and the absence of side bolstering on the seats makes you feel it even more.

Steering

The electric power steering unit in the Windsor EV is light in the city and very user-friendly as well. You can easily manoeuvre the car around in the city. At high speeds, the steering weighs up nicely. One issue that you might notice is that the steering is very direct. This is usually a good thing, but here, there is no dead space in the centre. Hence, while on the highway, the slightest undulation turns the steering wheel and the car starts moving in that direction. This meant that one has to always correct the steering to go straight. This can get irritating on long-distance trips. Also, there’s not much feedback from the steering in the corners when pushing hard. Overall though, it’s a decent setup and serves the purpose of most drivers.

Braking

All variants of the Windsor EV are equipped with disc brakes on all four wheels. They provide excellent stopping power and manage to stop the car effectively. Panic brake situations were handled well by the car.

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