MG Motors Launches Windsor EV, Starting Price Rs 9.99 Lakh, Range, Battery, Features

New launches are continuously taking place in the electric vehicles (EV) market. In this series, MG Motors introduced Windsor EV on Wednesday. Its starting price is Rs 9.99 lakh (ex-showroom). MG Motors’ EV range in the country includes the Comet and ZS.

With the Windsor EV, MG Motors has offered battery-as-a-service. This battery rental option will reduce the cost of the vehicle and users will have to pay only for the use of the battery. Customers using this service will have to pay Rs 3.5 per kilometer. The objective of this facility is to make electric vehicles more affordable. This electric crossover has connected LED lights on both the front and rear. It has 18-inch alloy wheels for better aerodynamics. The front of the Windsor EV has the MG logo below the connected LED DRL strip.

Charging port is provided on its front left fender. Windsor EV has been made available in four colors – Pearl White, Clay Beige, Turquoise Green and Starburst Black. Its cabin has been designed keeping in mind the experience of both luxury and technology. It has been given black leatherette seats. Its flat bottom steering wheel is also wrapped in leatherette. Bookings for Windsor EV will start from October 3 and deliveries will start from October 12. Reclining seats are provided in its rear. The Windsor EV has a 15.6″ touchscreen on its dashboard. Along with this, an 8.8 inch digital display has been provided for the driver.

It also has features like automatic climate control, wireless phone charging, powered driver seat and panoramic glass roof. Its 38 kWh battery generates 136 PS power and 200 Nm torque. Its range on a single charge is approximately 331 kilometers. Initial customers of Windsor EV will be given full warranty on the battery. It can be charged in about 6.5 hours with a 7.4 kW AC fast charger. EV sales have increased rapidly in the last few years in the country. Tata Motors has the largest share in this segment. Big automobile companies like Maruti Suzuki are also preparing to launch their EVs.