MG Motor India has launched the Windsor EV at a starting price of Rs 9.99 lakh. The Windsor joins the Comet and ZS EVs in MG Motor’s all-electric portfolio in India. The crossover EV is available in three trims – Excite, Exclusive, and Essence. MG Windsor is the first EV from the automaker to adopt the ‘Battery-as-a-Service’ (BaaS) model. This means that the buyers will need to rent the battery pack for Rs 3.5 per kilometer. MG Motor claims this reduces the cost of acquisition for the buyer. The automaker will also offer the option to buy the battery pack, although that will cost an additional amount.
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MG Windsor EV: Everything you need to know
MG Windsor EV is a rebadged version of the Wuling Cloud EV which is sold in Indonesia. It is a crossover between a hatchback and an MPV. The front fascia of the crossover EV is highlighted by sleek LED DRLs which are connected by an LED light bar running across the bonnet. The compact LED headlamps are housed on the bumper. Along the sides, the crossover gets the profile of an MPV. It rests on 18-inch alloy wheels. At the back, the LED tail lamps follow the design language of the DRLs. The tail lamps are also connected by a light bar.
Inside, the MG Windsor EV receives a free-floating 15.6-inch touchscreen infotainment system and an 8.8-inch digital instrument cluster. The touchscreen infotainment system supports wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. The ‘aero lounge’ seats can recline at an angle of 135 degrees. The crossover EV seats only five people.
Other features of the EV include ventilated front seats, rear AC vents, powered driver’s seat, wireless charging, ambient lighting, a 9-speaker audio system, and a panoramic sunroof. In terms of safety, the EV gets six airbags, ABS with EBD, ESC, parking cameras at the front and the rear, a 360-degree camera, and a Level 2 ADAS package.
Powering the MG Windsor EV is a front-axle-mounted electric motor that produces a maximum power output of 136hp and 300Nm of torque. The 38kWh battery pack offers a driving range of 331km. Using a 45kW fast charger, the battery pack can be charged from 0-80% in 55 minutes. The 3.3kW and 7.7kW AC home chargers can fully replenish the battery in 14 hours and 6.5 hours respectively.
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Conclusion
MG Windsor EV is available in four colour schemes – Pearl White, Starburst Black, Turquoise Green, and Clay Beige. The EV has four driving modes – Eco+, Eco, Normal, and Sport. The automaker is offering a lifetime warranty on the battery and free public charging for the first year. Bookings for the crossover will begin on October 3 and the delivery rollout will start from October 12. The Windsor EV has no true rivals in India but it will lock horns with Tata Curvv EV, Mahindra XUV400, and Tata Nexon EV.
