If the MG Windsor EV were a person, she’d be sipping cold coffee at a Pune café, talking about sustainability, but still showing off her diamond-cut 18-inch alloys on Instagram. This is India’s own electric hatchback with royal lineage — Windsor by name, power socket by nature.
⚡ The Origins of the Windsor Dynasty
Launched in 2024, this is the first generation of Windsor EV — MG’s most successful attempt yet to make you feel both posh and planet-friendly. It’s built on the Pure EV platform, and like all modern royalty, it has dual citizenship — assembled both in India and China.
Underneath that elegant MG badge lies the heart of the Baojun Yunduo, a creation of SAIC-GM-Wuling, wearing new makeup and a British accent for its Indian debut.
And yes, the design language is officially called “Interstellar Geometry”, which sounds like something Elon Musk would sketch at 3 a.m. after watching Star Trek.
💰 The Royal Pricing
The Windsor comes only in electric form, with prices starting at ₹14 lakh and climbing up to ₹18 lakh for this Essence Pro top trim.
But here’s where MG gets cheeky — if your daily running is low, you can pick the battery-rental option, starting around ₹10 lakh, and pay only ₹3.9/km for battery usage. That’s cheaper than most Uber drivers’ coffee habits.
And don’t forget — 60 % assured buyback, because MG knows resale value anxiety can drain your battery faster than a background-running Instagram reel.
🔋 Electric Heart, Royal Pulse
Under the Windsor’s sculpted bonnet lies a Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor with 134 horsepower and 200 Nm torque — enough to make you rethink calling it a “hatchback.”
Two battery packs are available:
- 52.9 kWh (449 km range) — for people who plan long road trips but never actually take them.
- 38 kWh (332 km range) — for city slickers whose Google Maps never leaves “Home ↔ Office ↔ Starbucks.”
Plug it into a 60 kW DC fast charger, and Windsor will regain 60 % in 50 minutes — just enough time to grab a sandwich, post a story, and complain about Delhi traffic.
And yes, it even supports Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) and Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) charging — so theoretically, you can charge your friend’s Nexon EV while reminding them that your MG logo glows at night.
🌦️ Design Fit for a Duchess
MG calls it the Aeroglide design, but it basically looks like a futuristic jellybean that went to finishing school.
It’s 4.3 m long, 2.1 m wide, and 1.6 m tall, with a ground clearance of 186 mm — high enough to handle Indian speed breakers that double as mountain ranges.
The Celadon Blue shade seen here looks like something out of an IKEA brochure, but you can also pick Silver, White, Green, Red, or Black — in case your heart says “eco” but your soul says “Batman.”
The front fascia features:
- Automatic LED Projector Headlamps with StarStreak DRLs
- Follow-Me-Home & Intelligent Headlamp Control
- LED Cornering Lights
- Rain-Sensing Wipers
- Illuminated MG Logo (because subtlety is overrated)
And yes, it has auto-pop flush door handles, which will impress everyone except your grandparents, who’ll think the car is broken.
🛋️ The Lounge Inside
Step in, and you’ll wonder if MG accidentally built a spa. The aero-lounge seats recline 135 degrees, there’s ivory leatherette upholstery with gold highlights, and 256-colour ambient lighting in case you want your mood swings to have RGB support.
The driver seat is 6-way power adjustable, the front seats are ventilated, and the rear ones split 60:40 — perfect for when your friend insists on bringing a guitar that he can’t play.
There’s a roller-shutter storage console, bowl holders, and even a glass holder — because apparently, Windsor assumes you’re drinking Earl Grey, not cutting-chai.
📱 Infotainment for the Influencer Era
Front and centre sits a 15.6-inch GrandView touchscreen — bigger than most Delhi apartments’ TVs. It supports:
- Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay
- Hello Jio voice commands
- 30+ Hinglish commands (e.g. “Sunroof khol de, Windsor baby”)
- OTTPlay, JioSaavn, FM, Jio Games
- MG App Store & Theme Store
- Home 2 Car integration for controlling smart devices
And yes, it will literally wish you Happy Birthday, because nothing says “connected car” like artificial affection.
Sound comes from a 9-speaker Infinity system with subwoofer — loud enough to make your neighbours google “noise complaint helpline.”
🛡️ Safety, Because Royalty Must Be Protected
MG didn’t cut corners here — it passed 39 safety tests, features a hot-formed steel body, and offers:
- 6 airbags
- ESP, Hill-Start Assist, Hill Descent Control
- Auto Hold, TPMS, ISOFIX, 3-point seatbelts all around
- ADAS Level 2 — including Traffic Jam Assist, Bend Cruise Assist, Lane Keep Assist, and even Vehicle Safe Stop (for when the driver’s scrolling Instagram again).
- 360° camera and rear sensors, because reversing into mall parking shouldn’t feel like a video game.
It’s even IP67-rated, meaning you can theoretically drive through monsoon floods — though MG might not appreciate you trying it.
🔌 Ownership, Warranty & i-Smart Magic
Every Windsor gets:
- 3-year unlimited-km warranty, extendable to 5 years
- Battery lifetime warranty (8 years/1.6 lakh km transferable if sold)
- 3 free services + 3 years roadside assistance
- 1-year i-Smart app subscription — remotely lock/unlock, track location, set geo-fences, or spy on your teen’s driving speed.
MG even provides 24×7 mobile charging vans, because no royal should ever be stranded on the highway.
🧳 Practicality & Accessories
Boot space? A stately 579 litres (604 litres in lower trims).
Windsor can swallow more luggage than a Delhiite’s trip to Mussoorie.
Accessories list reads like a small Amazon warehouse:
chrome garnish, dashcam, vacuum cleaner, mudflaps, seat cushions, scuff plates, spare wheel kit, t-shirts, coffee mugs, car cover, tyre inflator — all that’s missing is a butler.
⚖️ Verdict — “The Queen of Calm”
The MG Windsor EV is not just an electric hatchback; it’s a statement of style, serenity, and self-confidence. It doesn’t shout; it glows. It doesn’t roar; it hums. It doesn’t burn fuel; it burns stereotypes.
Sure, it’s not the quickest EV on sale, but it’s one of the most complete. Spacious, futuristic, safe, and undeniably elegant — the Windsor is for those who like their cars like their afternoon tea: quiet, refined, and just a little bit posh.
Final Words:
If the Tata Curvv is a bold designer’s sketch, and the Nexon EV is an ambitious startup founder, the MG Windsor EV is your calm, well-mannered British aunt — sipping tea, judging everyone silently, and reminding you that luxury and silence often come with the same plug.
