MG Windsor vs rivals: price, battery, range compared

MG recently launched the Windsor in India at at a starting price of Rs 13.5 lakh, or Rs 9.99 lakh along with an additional charge of Rs 3.5 per kilometre driven for the battery pack over and above. MG's latest offering does not have any direct rivals, but faces competition from electric SUVs such as Tata Nexon EV, Mahindra XUV400 and the Curvv EV. Here’s a detailed spec comparison of the four EVs to assess how they stack up against each other on paper.

MG Windsor vs rivals: dimensions

The Tata Curvv EV is the longest offering here, measuring 4,310mm, followed by Windsor at 4,295mm. The MG EV is the widest one here with a width of 1,850mm, while it is also the tallest, standing 1,677mm tall. The Windsor also has the longest wheelabse (2,800mm) in this comparison. While the Nexon EV has the highest ground clearance of up to 205mm, the Windsor's 604 litres of boot space outshines all its rivals. 

The Windsor and Curvv EV are offered with 18-inch wheels, while the Nexon EV and XUV400 make do with 16-inch units. While the Windsor has the typical stance and shape of an MPV, it accommodates only five passengers across two rows, essentially resembling a larger hatchback. In contrast, the Nexon EV and XUV400 are conventional SUVs while the Curvv EV is a coupe-SUV.

MG Windsor vs rivals: powertrain, battery, range

All four offerings are available with a front-mounted single electric motor setup, with the Tata Curvv EV being the most powerful one here with up to 167hp. The Mahindra XUV400's motor produces the highest torque of 310Nm. The XUV400 is also the quickest EV here, with a claimed 0-100kph sprint time of 8.3 seconds.

The Windsor offers a claimed range of 331km on a single charge with its 38kWh battery, which puts it ahead of only the Nexon EV with the smaller battery pack (275km) in this comparison. The Curvv EV's 55kWh battery pack offers a 502km range as per the latest MIDC test cycle revision - which is the highest here.

It should be noted that Mahindra is yet to reveal the XUV400's updated range as per the new MIDC test cycle, and we expect it to be lower than the 359-456km range as per the old cycle.

MG Windsor vs rivals: price

The MG Windsor is available at Rs 13.5 lakh for the entry-level Excite variant, going up to Rs 15.5 lakh. MG is also offering a unique 'Battery as a Service' scheme with the Windsor which lets you pay Rs 9.99 lakh for the car, along with an additional first of its kind pay as you drive battery rental of Rs 3.5 per kilometre driven. 

The Curvv EV is the most premium offering here, with introductory prices ranging from Rs 17.49 lakh to Rs 21.99 lakh, while the Windsor's top-end variant is the most affordable one here.

Tata Motors has also temporarily reduced the prices of the Nexon EV by up to Rs 3 lakh, depending on the variant. Until October 31, 2024, the Nexon EV is priced between Rs 12.49 lakh and Rs 16.29 lakh. After the festive period, the prices will go back to Rs 14.49 lakh-19.29 lakh.

All prices, ex-showroom India

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