MG Windsor vs rivals: price, battery, range compared

MG recently launched the Windsor in India at an introductory starting price of Rs 9.99 lakh (ex-showroom) with an additional charge of Rs 3.5 per kilometre driven for the battery pack. 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 newly launched 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

*With the faster AC charger

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

*Introductory prices
^Battery price not included
**Prices valid till October 31, 2024

The MG Windsor is available at a base introductory price of Rs 9.99 lakh (ex-showroom) for the entry-level Excite variant, with prices of the Exclusive and Essence variants yet to be revealed. Do note that the base price does not include the price of the battery, which costs Rs 3.5 per km driven over and above.

The lower starting price helps it undercut all three other EVs here that have the battery price already factored in the ex-showroom price. The Curvv EV is the most premium offering here, with introductory prices ranging from Rs 17.49 lakh to Rs 21.99 lakh.

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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