MG Motor India recently launched the MG Windsor EV in India, the brand’s third all-electric model for the market after the ZS EV and the diminutive Comet EV. Sitting below the ZS EV, the Windsor has an introductory starting price of Rs 9.99 lakh (ex-showroom) though this does not include the cost of the battery. The battery is offered on a subscription basis at a minimum cost of Rs 3.50 per km. At that price, the Windsor goes up against some prominent players in the mass market EV space including the Tata Nexon EV. So just how do the two cars compare? Lets take a look.
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| MG Windsor EV | Tata Nexon EV | |
| Length | 4295 mm | 3994 mm |
| Width | 2126 mm | 1811 mm |
| Height | 1677 mm | 1616 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2700 mm | 2498 mm |
| Boot Space | 604 litres | 350 litres |
The Windsor is notably larger than the Nexon EV in almost every aspect.
As was always apparent, the Windsor has a notable size advantage over the Nexon EV which is based on a subcompact SUV. The MG is longer, wider, taller and sits on an over 200 mm longer wheelbase. The MG also offers a notably larger boot. Size aside, the two EVs also have a different approach to design.
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The Nexon EV however gets that all-important SUV look compared to the Windsor's more MPV-like proportions.
While the Nexon looks the part of a sub-compact SUV, the Windsor comes across more as a 5-seater MPV with MG themselves calling it a Crossover Utility Vehicle. The cab-forward design and extended roofline gives it a MPV-like profile while the lighting arrangement up front certainly comes across as unique.
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| MG Windsor EV | Tata Nexon EV MR | Tata Nexon EV LR | |
| Motor | Permanent magnet Synchronous | Permanent magnet Synchronous AC | Permanent magnet Synchronous AC |
| Battery Capacity | 38 kWh | 30 kWh | 40.5 kWh |
| Power | 134 bhp | 127 bhp | 143 bhp |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 215 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Claimed Range | 331 km | 275 km (MIDC) | 390 km (MIDC) |
| Charging | 3.3 kW AC/ 7.4 kW AC/ 50 kW DC | 3.3 kW AC/ 7.2 kW AC / 50 kW DC | 3.3 kW AC/ 7.2 kW AC / 50 kW DC |
| AC Charging Time (0-100%) | 13.8 hrs / 6.5 hrs | 10.5 hrs / 4.3 hrs (10-100%) | 15 hrs / 6 hrs (10-100%) |
| DC Charging Time (0-80%) | 55 mins | 56 mins (10-80%) | 56 mins (10-80%) |
MG looks to have kept things simple with the Windsor with only a sole powertrain option on offer. The Windsor’s battery pack holds the middle ground between the medium-range and long-range variants of the Nexon EV with the claimed range also being a virtual middle ground. Do note that while the figures for the Nexon EV are based on the latest Mixed Indian Driving Cycle Test criteria. MG Motor India has not specified if the Windsor EV’s range is from MIDC testing or internal company testing.
The Windsor is offered with a single powertrain option that offers up to 331 km of claimed range.
The Nexon holds the torque advantage in both the Medium Range and Long Range variants though the Windsor has the horsepower advantage over the former.
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Nexon EV is offered with two powertrain options replete with two different-size battery packs.
In terms of charging, the Windsor and both Nexon EVs support 3.3 kW and 7.2/7.4 kW AC charging as well as up to 50 kW DC fast charging. Charge times are also quite similar for fast charging - the Nexon EV's being slightly slower.
In terms of kit, the top-spec Windsor offers tech such as a large 15.6-inch touchscreen, 8.8-inch digital instruments display, six-way power-adjustable driver seat, wireless smartphone charger, auto-dimming IRVMs, leatherette upholstery, 360-degree cameras, connected car tech, 256-colour ambient lighting, Infinity audio system, ventilated front seats and a panoramic glass roof.
Windsor is loaded with tech in top-spec trim including a large 15.6-inch touchscreen
In addition to this the Windsor packs in standard kit such as all-LED lighting, 135-degree reclining rear seat backrest, keyless entry and go, cruise control, auto climate control, 6 airbags, ABS, ESP, hill start assist and descent control and auto headlamps and wipers.
135 degree reclining seats are a USP of the Windsor and offered in all variants.
In comparison, the Nexon EV gets goodies such as a 12.3-inch touchscreen, 10.25-inch digital instruments display, JBL sound system, 360-degree cameras, leatherette upholstery, ventilated front seats, auto headlamps and wipers, an air purifier and a sunroof in the top models. Standard features meanwhile include bits such as 6 airbags, ESP, a reverse camera, auto climate control, keyless go and connected car tech.
Tata upped its game with the Nexon EV facelift when it came to features; top-spec EV offers plenty of tech.
On the charging front, the base Windsor and the Nexon EV MR come with a 3.3 kW AC charger as standard while the Nexon EV LR and higher trims of the Windsor EV get a 7.2 kW wall box charger.
Coming to the pricing, MG announced a very aggressive starting price of Rs 9.99 lakh (ex-showroom) for the Windsor EV though this does come with some caveats. The price does not include the cost of the battery pack which is being offered on a subscription basis. MG is also yet to reveal prices for the other variants of the Windsor and also reveal the full price buyers will have to pay in case they choose to outright buy the EV, battery included.
The Nexon EV meanwhile is priced from Rs 12.49 lakh to Rs 16.29 lakh (ex-showroom).
