MG recently launched the new Windsor Essence Pro variant. While the regular Windsor was received well by the Indian customers, the Windsor Pro comes with a larger battery pack, new alloy wheels, an ADAS badge at the rear, and is available in three new colors. Now, the claimed vehicle range has gone up to 449 kilometers, unlocking longer commutes on the Windsor. Let’s find out how the EV compares to other models below Rs. 20 lakhs (ex-showroom).
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MG Windsor Essence Pro vs. Competition: Key Specs
| MG Windsor Essence Pro | Hyundai Creta Electric | Tata Curvv EV | Tata Nexon EV | Mahindra XUV400 | Mahindra BE 6 | Maruti Suzuki e-Vitara | |
| Dimensions (L x W x H) | 4,295 x 1,850 x 1,677 mm | 4,340 x 1,790 x 1,655 mm | 4310 x 1810 x 1637 mm | 3994 x 1811 x 1616 mm | 4200 x 1821 x 1634 mm | 4,371 x 1,907 x 1,627 mm | 4,275 x 1,800 x 1,640 mm |
| Boot Capacity | 579 liters | 433 liters | 500 liters | 350 liters | 368 liters | 455 liters | 306 – 320 liters (reported) |
| Ground Clearance | 186 mm | 190 mm | 186 mm | 190 mm | 200 mm | 207 mm | 180 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2700 mm | 2,610 mm | 2560 mm | 2498 mm | 2445 mm | 2,775 mm | 2,700 mm |
| Weight | 1,437 – 1,531 kg | around 1400 kg | around 1850 kg | up to 2,415 kg | |||
| Battery Pack | 52.9 kWh | 42 kWh | 45 kWh | 30 kWh / 45 kWh | 34.5 kWh / 39.4 kWh | 59 kWh | 49 kWh |
| Motor Capacity | 134 bhp + 200 Nm | 135 PS + 200 Nm | 150 PS / 215 Nm | 129 HP / 215 Nm, 145 HP / 215 Nm | 147.5 bhp / 310 Nm | 231 PS + 380 Nm | 144 PS + 192.5 Nm |
| Claimed Range | 449 kms | 390 | 502 km | 275 / 489 km | 375 / 456 km | 556 km | 428 km |
| Battery Type | LFP | LFP | |||||
| Charging Rate And Time | 9.5 hours (7.4 kW) (10-100%), 50 min (60 kW) (20-80%) | DC – 50kW; 10 to 80% in up to 58 minutes | DC – 70 kW; 0 – 10 to 80% in 40 minutes | DC- 60kW; 0 – 10 to 100% in 40 minutes | DC – 50 kWh – 0 to 80% in 50 minutes | DC – 140 kW / 175 kW; 20 to 80% in 20 minutes | |
| Tire Size | 18-inch alloy wheels | 215/60 R17 | 215/60 R17 and 215/55 R18 | 215/60 R16 95H | 205/65 R16 | 245/55 R19, 20-inch rims optional | 225/55 R18 |
MG Windsor Essence Pro vs. Competition: Key Takeaways
- The BE 6 is the longest and widest in the comparison. The Windsor Essence Pro, however, is the tallest car in the segment and should provide additional headroom for tall passengers.
- Regarding storage capacity, the Windsor Essence Pro leads the segment with 579 liters of boot space, while the Curvv EV comes second with 500 liters of boot space.
- Of the seven vehicles in the comparison, the Mahindra BE 6 offers the highest ground clearance (207 mm), followed by the XUV400 (200 mm).
- Unsurprisingly, the longest vehicle in the comparison — BE 6 — provides the longest wheelbase (2,775 mm). The Maruti Suzuki e-Vtara and MG Windsor Pro tie for second place (with a wheelbase of 2,700 mm).
- The Windsor Essence Pro doesn’t have the largest battery (52.9 kWh) in the segment. It comes second after the Mahindra BE 6 (59 kWh).
- There’s a huge gap in the claimed range, too. While the BE 6 offers a range of 556 kilometers, the Windsor Essence Pro claims to last 449 kilometers between charges. On the other hand, Tata’s Curvv EV provides a claimed range of 502 kilometers.
- If you’re looking for raw performance, then the 231 PS of peak power and 380 Nm of peak torque of the Mahindra BE 6 can impress you. In fact, the only other car to provide a peak torque over 300 Nm is another Mahindra – the XUV400.
- The Mahindra BE 6 supports the fastest charging in the comparison (140 kW DC charging).
- Last but not least, the Windsor Pro’s 18-inch alloy wheels are smaller than the 19-inch wheels on the BE 6.
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MG Windsor Essence Pro vs. Competition: Price
| MG Windsor Essence Pro | Hyundai Creta Electric | Tata Curvv EV | Tata Nexon EV | Mahindra XUV400 | Mahindra BE 6 | Maruti Suzuki e-Vitara | |
| Starting Price (Ex-Showroom) | Rs. 17.49 lakhs | Rs. 17.99 lakhs | Rs. 17.49 lakhs | Rs. 12.49 lakhs | Rs. 16.74 lakhs | Rs. 18.90 lakhs | Expected around Rs. 17 lakhs |
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