MG Motor India has launched an all-new EV in the Indian market called the Windsor. It’s a crossover-style MPV based on the Wuling Cloud EV sold in Indonesia by the parent group SAIC. The Windsor is MG’s third EV in India, joining the likes of Comet and ZS EV, and the first from its new partnership with JSW. Here are answers to some of the most popular queries about the new all-electric MG.
What exactly is the MG Windsor EV?
The Windsor EV is a badge-engineered version of the Wuling Cloud EV, similar to how the Comet is based on the Wuling Air EV from China. It can be best described as a cross between a large hatchback and an MPV, measuring 4,295mm in length with a 2,700mm wheelbase and a 186mm ground clearance. But while its stance and shape are like an MPV, it's only a 5-seater with two rows of seating.
How much does the MG Windsor cost?
The MG Windsor is available at a base introductory price of Rs 9.99 lakh (ex-showroom). The EV is available in three variants, namely Excite, Exclusive and Essence, with variant-wise prices 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 additionally.
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What is the battery rental model on the MG Windsor?
MG is offering the Windsor with a first of its kind battery rental model wherein the cost of the battery is not included in the car's price. The owners need to pay as they drive. The Battery as a Service (BaaS) ownership program on the Windsor is offered at Rs 3.5 per kilometre of driving.
What is the interior of the MG Windsor EV like?
The Windsor EV is underpinned by a born-electric platform, so it makes full use of the space and packaging such architectures allow. Its interior features a massive 15.6-inch touchscreen and a Comet EV-like digital instrument cluster, resulting in a minimalist design with few physical switch gears. It also gets a panoramic glass roof, which is a first for any mass-market car in India.
Other features on offer with the Windsor include 18-inch alloy wheels, full LED lighting, 135-degrees rear reclining seats, a 360-degree camera suite, ambient lighting, powered driver's seat, front ventilated seats and more.
How much range does the MG Windsor EV offer?
The India-spec Windsor is equipped with a 38kWh battery pack offering a claimed range of 331km on a single charge. It is powered by a front-axle mounted permanent magnet synchronous motor that produces 136hp and 200Nm of peak torque.
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