MG Windsor EV - Priced to disrupt | First Look | Autocar India

With a Rs 9.9 lakh ex-showroom price (without battery), a unique ‘rental’ plan for the battery and buyback, warranty and service programs, the new MG Windsor EV makes for a tempting pic, solely from a financial standpoint. But what is the core product like? Nikhil Bhatia gives you an introduction.
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[@puravshah5595]

Dont tell where the price starts from .tell us where it ends + on road price..

[@autocarindia1]

MG hasn’t revealed all prices as yet. We’ll keep you posted as they are out

[@MrStealthy007]

10.5 lacs on road mh for the base model.

[@MrManishvatsyan]

Would be better if you tell the average on-road prices. Showroom prices are a scam.

[@debashmiyabhakta2620]

It depends from state to state

[@Incognito2812]

Nice one 😂

[@MrSagarkapatkar]

Nobody is talking about the ADAS? If its there or no... If yes, All is well but If No, why the front grill (radar) block

[@mradulgupta9626]

It does not have adas

[@atindrashukla8312]

No ADAS. 360 degree camera is also poor.

[@karthiktss6808]

ADAS in all cars is poor. We are better off without ADAS.

[@jayakrishnan7431]

Big car without range cant shake the ev industry

[@NaveenNaushad]

The Battery As A Service (BAAS) model isn't as exciting as it sounds. The ₹3.5 per km BAAS cost + charging cost will bring the running cost close to a very efficient hybrid petrol car. Also what was not mentioned in this video is that the customer must pay for at least 1,500 kms per month under BAAS model, bringing the usage cost of the battery to ₹5,250 per month even if the user drives it for less than 1,500 km. So it is not really suitable even for those who don't drive much.

[@VeNkATesHDXTS]

If this is true then many people will refrain from buying

[@aanchalthakur322]

This is not mentioned anywhere. Minimum should not be there, or it makes no sense

[@Trackandshield]

​@@VeNkATesHDXTSnot really, majority of people Don not know calculations. Just look at comment section

[@kshitijaggarwal2672]

Not exactly, a very fuel efficient car starts at 20-25 lacs upfront, maybe govt should bring down taxes on hybrid cars

[@theelectricmile474]

Hybrids don't start at 9.99L with 600 L boot space

[@burnttoast9890]

We have officially reached "vehicle as a service" with private cars !

[@N0Xa880iUL]

😅

[@ajith8739]

BMW and some other brands already offer some features like that. You have to pay a subscription fee!! Not to forget the usual connected car tech, SIM and other charges are at 3k per year.

[@ilcarnifex]

How else will they squeeze every single penny out from the customer

[@abirbo]

​@@ajith8739Chinese EV company Nio started this. They even swap batteries as and when you require. It takes less than 4 mins.

[@deepaksrinivasmondal]

@@ilcarnifex if anything, they are bringing down the prices, particularly if you don't drive as much. It gives more option for people. It is not squeezing anything out of anyone who doesn't want these options. Stop this whining.

[@mhareesh76]

This car is likely to become popular in the taxi and car rental sectors.

[@bubblybhai7647]

With 250 km real world range?

[@rajeevverma2877]

Not going in taxi

[@rajeevverma2877]

​@@bubblybhai7647with prismatic battery should 300+, let's wait

[@iranihomi]

best fitting for fleet or taxiowners only since nobody is gnna use it so heavily to compensate for the battery pack.

[@asifzbaig]

The screen seems to be a hazard for driving on Indian roads in traffic, that looks to be blocking a good chunk of view outside!

[@hsbsbj1049]

Useless opinion

[@atindrashukla8312]

Plus kids fiddling when seating adjacent to the driver.

[@AChannaChikkamath]

Agree with u

[@asifzbaig]

A 38kwH battery with just 331 km claimed range and may be

[@ronald9827]

U can expect 230 km in worst situation... How often u drive 230+ kms... Every ev has similar range 😂😂tiago ev has only 180km and selling good so range is not an issue.... Pricing includes the battery is important.... I don't think someone buy this and pay baas

[@Viator9]

​@@ronald9827I'm fine with this concept of paying for battery as a service but range on the EVs is a deal breaker for me. I need a minimum of 500 kms, ideally 750 kms range.

[@RohanSingh-ng6zc]

Lol u need 40 lakh + for that not gonna get a dream car in 10 - 15 lakh range 😂​@@Viator9

[@Wolf-hd1hr]

​@@Viator9 most petrol cars don't provide that range on full tank, and here you want that on an ev

[@Trackandshield]

But Tiago is significantly cheaper ​@@ronald9827

[@AshishChourasia1996]

3:56 that's what she said

[@Dannyvsdp85]

It sort of looks like a modern Version of the fiat multipla

[@kausthubh]

and the Pontiac Aztek

[@ajith8739]

Haha agreed to both Danny and Kausthubh ☝️ Exactly my thoughts when I saw it

[@SlimJongUn]

​@@kausthubh you're goddam right

[@yvvkranthikiran]

Ambassador seating in rear ..

[@aadilshahir7175]

5:09 My boy pushed him back

[@ank14virgo]

No physical control switch except ac vents😮😮..... Have employ a person to fiddle with different settings of car....😂

[@71sanjais39]

😂

[@serenestrolls-d7b]

In foreign markets, it doesn’t even get physical AC controls.

[@ank14virgo]

@@serenestrolls-d7b that's true, but again foreign driving conditions and Indian driving conditions are poles apart..... Anything that requires eyesight other than the road is dangerous whether India or foreign!!!!!

[@aryadave8832]

What did the hell he said in ending? Battery not included? 3.5Rs/Km + Charging

[@chetankumar7334]

Basically it's a car without a battery. Battery EMI is different

[@aryadave8832]

@@chetankumar7334 usually the battery cost 50-60% of vehicle so maybe the base variant will be available for 16-17L for car with battery

[@super-z8943]

That is almost Rs. 5 per km considering charging, similar to a car of 20km mileage. But interior is fabulous!

[@simha17]

@@super-z8943 so simply grand vitara makes more sense then

[@super-z8943]

@@simha17 exactly.

[@TheTwinPost]

Paying a certain amount for the car and then paying Rs: 3.50/km price for the battery + charging cost which one would mostly do at their residence @1 to 1.5 rupees/km i.e Rs: 4.5-5 per km. A Baleno returns around 20 kmpl for a litre of petrol costing 95 rupees (Delhi) which means Rs: 4.75/km.

[@lalit3124]

They are trying something new, for some it might work. You dont have to pay emi on 5l extra . Instead you pay 3.5 rs per km +1 rs for charging at home.

[@TheTwinPost]

​​@@lalit3124But a similarly priced Baleno (a little less actually) would be cheaper in terms of running cost. I'm not being a hater - I'm genuinely curious.

[@turbohead2009]

It's for the ones who want to experience EV but their driving is not much. So you get an EV at cheaper prices than ICE with lower running cost.

[@TheTwinPost]

@@turbohead2009 If it's just the EV experience that one wants then there is already an EV with similar range and lower price tag in our market i.e the TiagoEV which might not feel premium but is a solid product (my friend has been using one for over an year now)

[@TheTwinPost]

@@turbohead2009 Though competition should exist - I'm not complaining since I am not their target customer.

[@keshavjhunjhunwala8584]

Very smart way to price the vehicle. Running cost is still low at Rs. 4.5/km = 3.5/km + 1.0/km (Charging cost). If this is the model they are offering at 10 lacs, then its an insane deal.

[@Trackandshield]

Are you a little slow? A highly efficient petrol vehicle cost around 5Rs/km.... And you think this 4.5rs/km for an ev is a good deal???

[@arjunap9863]

​@@TrackandshieldRs.5/km? Can you name that highly efficient car? I can't think of one that consistently gives 20kmpl in city. And what about charging with solar panels?

[@bubblybhai7647]

@@arjunap9863Many cng cars consistently give more than 20 km pr kg in city, that is why cng is a hit among cabbies and people with high running. Plus you get to own a car 100% without subscription.

[@arjunap9863]

@@bubblybhai7647 Bro CNGs have their own downsides. It cannot match the power and efficiency of an electric

[@deeptweshdm2536]

​@@Trackandshielddoes your highly efficient petrol gives you 130 hp & 200 nm torque plus all features including a glass roof... Does it give 600 litres boot space ?

[@Youknowwho56847]

Why cant companies build an ev with only essential features and a lowered price…

[@tushar-gokhale]

I agree with you. Not sure why as soon as EV is considered... companies have to put all sorts of electronic gazets and everything digital!

[@raj0224]

Because of demand. No one likes a vanilla product.

[@Youknowwho56847]

@@tushar-gokhale yes it is the market trying to shove it down the populace. to be honest EVs just feel gimmicky. the real reason they are not selling in huge nos is because of just the price alone.. it's not even the range anxiety

[@Youknowwho56847]

@@raj0224 I don't think Indians spend for features.... I wouldn't.. if it's for performance or something practical then it's ok..instead of all those features just give an extended range for the vehicle.. or fast charging.. or something that is actually required..

[@vineethg6259]

The battery itself constitutes more than half of the price in an EV. Even if they were to cut down on other features, price of the car isn't going to reduce that much.

[@akshya88]

3.5/km for battery + charging alag se. Ye to petrol se mehangi padegi. Range anxeity alag se

[@shyjuphilip6168]

Definitely it will shake up the industry with pay per kilometer technique... 👌👌👌

[@Jattforce24X]

I see that's why TATA reduced it's EV prices 😂

[@Trackandshield]

Yup they can't compete with Chinese manufacturers 😂😂😂

[@Geralt-st4gn]

😂😂

[@atindrashukla8312]

Even MG reduced own ZS EV prices and BYD launched a cheap variant.

[@aniket261]

Tata come with inbuilt battery .. here u need to rent battery on extra charges

[@vineethg6259]

​@@TrackandshieldWait till Tata launches an even cheaper battery subscription plan for those who prefer that. 😁 The only reason this car looks attractive to a buyer is the pricing due to the battery subscription model. If Indian buyers warm up to this new pricing model, you can expect Tata and Mahindra to switch to it as well (or atleast provide that as an option). But its a big IF for now. Considering the scale of their investment and efforts, Tata is anyways in this game for the long haul. They aren't going to let the Chinese brands take over the EV industry in India as in the case of smartphones (nor would the government want that to happen). This isn't like the smartphone or electronic industry where India has almost zero design or manufacturing capability. Moreover, Tata has the JLR expertise that they can tap on for future development of EVs.

[@NeophyteCounsel]

Interesting concept. But what's the minimum subscription payment ? And if I don't like the car, say after 2 years of using it, it is slightly unclear how exactly do i sell it?

[@atindrashukla8312]

If you sell back to company they will pay 60% of initial cost till the 3 years of buying. But selling outside company would be a nightmare. As warranty and subscription both will end and new buyer will have to renew it.

[@bubblybhai7647]

@@atindrashukla831260% is only if you have driven less than 45000 kms and that too with a long list of terms and conditions

[@kayuzx510]

over priced for this battery pack. Rs3.5/km is almost like my ford figo Diesel, can accept this subscription change with 50KW battery pack.

[@Trackandshield]

Selling safety hazard as feature is surely a EV thing to do....

[@hurtlocker9600]

What exactly is hazard ?

[@Trackandshield]

​@@hurtlocker9600big touch screen for everything....

[@abirbo]

@@Trackandshield Then Tesla is the most unsafe vehicle in the world..

[@river.]

​@@abirbo comparing a Chinese car to fully autonomous tesla?

[@S9FE-mj1kz]

​@@river.Bro chinese havethe best ev tech out there. Even better than tesla

[@bedpcviewer]

This is just BMW heating scam for battery in disguise. Sad from MG trying to hide full price under subscription

[@Viator9]

It's good for people who don't want to pay upfront for the battery. This makes sense for city use.

[@NeophyteCounsel]

It's a decent option. Don't buy if it doesn't suit your needs

[@hurtlocker9600]

What's this BMW scam?

[@मराठी.माणूस]

that is the future. slowly all cars will come up with some subscription, whether we like it or not. read more on "software defined vehicle".

[@mulesofttraining]

@@hurtlocker9600 bmw cars has a subscription model to use the heated seats in colder countries like europe ,so basically u have to pay bmw some money to use ur own car seats

[@CarComparos]

This anda-chaap shape is going to be its undoing. Everything else is damn impressive!

[@BhagwatGarg0801]

If MG wants people to buy windsor with a battery subscription plan, then in that case, they must make it free for 1 year, and the battery subscription plan should start from next year.

[@atulmalhotra2303]

15 inch control screen will not be liked in India.

[@vinodkumar-ui4zh]

Base model excite vl get 10.1 inch screen and exclusive and essence vl get 15.6 inch

[@Injurdis]

People are dumb enough to prioritise Sunroof over Rear wiper and defogger so maybe...

[@vm-my6hg]

you never know, one would think sunroof would be a flop in a hot & polluted country like ours

[@divyajeevan69]

Believe me people will like it just to showoff. People buy gimmicky things and use it for 3 months and then forgets it.

[@user-cd5sb4ci6f]

I hope, one day, car manufacturers will start producing EVs with better range & basic features rather than adding fancy features specially sunroof.

[@vm-my6hg]

if one gets this car, do they drive it to office in the morning or just plug their laptop to the screen and start working ? battery as a service combined with bring your own office :/

[@Venkatesh_Pydi07]

😅

[@adiconstructionengineering2057]

Very innovative Ev currently 😍

[@omsgoogle3223]

Its showroon price is 10 lakh without battery . You have to buy subscription model on top of it .If you want to buy it including battery it will be 15-16 lakhs showroom price so onroad it will be 17 to 18 lakhs

[@krispraveen]

Nobody talks about handling chasis ground clearence kerb weight anymore😢

[@MidhunGKurup-i5r]

This is unimaginable to someone making 7.5 lakhs a year at TCS Infosys and other companies. Because it will reach thirty lakhs when the original price is released.

[@MrStealthy007]

The specs make for a really really good premium taxi. This will surely give the eC3's and the Tigor EV's a run for their money.

[@NirmalJain-v2p]

GST will be a surprise on that Rupees 3.5 for many

[@Poppingsboi]

Kinda like Apple Music and iPhone 😂😂😂

[@Dushynt.s]

The battery subscription is a great move 35k per year which means 3.5 lac in 10 years.. Plus you don't have to worry about the cost of the battery which would cost 70 percent of the total cost. More ev companies should do it. Price is perfect when compared to ertiga, xl6.. Perfect city mpv for family with no oil change, filter change, belt change.. Engine seizure. Compare the maintenance and running cost.. Its perfect.. Let's c how it looks in real life in road.

[@confidential1234]

It is a good car.. but dont book now bcoz the battery subscription is a trap.. just wait 1-2 years they will the car with battery with offers.. then u can buy..

[@thesacvroom]

How do you pay 3.5 INR per km? What if the area you are located doesn’t have good internet? Will the car fail to function without Internet?

[@karthiktss6808]

It's a monthly subscription that gets included in your EMI. You don't need internet. There will be tracking devices to track the kms.

[@pvijaynagamohankrishna4419]

Ex-showroom days gone, Ex-showroom with out battery days have come maaaaannnnn

[@quicksmash]

One of the better designed cars we have here in India tbh

[@aravindbnr]

Nikhil is my fav , when it comes to autocar reviews , he keeps it simple and nice , no fancy english , just clear and crisp , never miss his videos.

[@sammathew1127]

What a scam ..pay 3.5 rs per km for the battery and pay 10 lakhs plus for base model and real world range would be around 200 for sure !!!

[@vikasgowda1391]

If their is no minimum subscription for BAAS, this product will be a great VFM ev from MG that our country ever witnesssed.

[@iamsansun]

1:41 Does the boot space mentioned 604L include space under the boot floor? & Is there a spare tyre?

[@turbohead2009]

Nope that excluding that

[@atindrashukla8312]

No spare tyre

[@tamannamishra2279]

Looks like the distant cousin of the erstwhile FIAT - Multipla

[@deeptweshdm2536]

Very much sensible option.... Charging plus battery cost would be around 5.25 Rs. Per KM... Soo even if we are using it for 2 lakh kms ...entire cost would be still under 20 lakh.....Considering the comfort & features it offers.... It should be a hit....

[@iAdarsh2710]

if possible pls make a video comparing nios sportz dt with swift zxi under 9.5 lakhs onroad which one will be a better deal?

[@tradehut2782]

The thing with MG cars is that their base variants itself feel like premium cars with great interiors. They dont cheap out that much. The base model of this car is going to be a steal!

[@tsrinivasarao6548]

Boss is Back in auto car channel

[@tonyxavier6509]

This is what is called a game changer. The BaaS makes great value for most private car owners who does not run more than 10k kms per year

[@gocharliegaming1041]

had they installed bigger battery that would have been a game changer

[@ekbotesharad]

the whole point of buying an ev car is to reduce travel cost and these guys are starting battery pack subscription. doesnt work in India. best luck 🤑

[@adityadewan2802]

Do that math !???!?! Explain the pricing what does per km charge mean if I'm already paying for charging ?

[@karthiktss6808]

It means you are paying rent for the battery as you are not buying the battery. 10L is the cost of the car without the battery. Charging cost is additional. Battery subscription cost Rs 3.5 and charging costs 1.5-2 rs per km. Total cost per km Rs 5.5.

[@GbMuthu]

The identically priced Punch offers a compelling alternative to the Windsor, especially since its price doesn't include the battery subscription cost. Calculating battery cost ROI based on mileage is challenging due to range limitations, making the pay-per-kilometer model seem sensible. Although the Windsor is larger, the extra space feels underutilized without an additional row of seats. Rear-wheel drive (RWD) would have allowed for a spacious frunk and offset the luggage space occupied by the third row. Overall, the Windsor seems optimized for financial efficiency rather than driving excitement, making it an accountant's delight but not a car enthusiast's dream.

[@dharmic_rider]

Mouse and keyboard missing 😅

[@N0Xa880iUL]

This looks promising but is gonna flop in coming years. People will feel scammed. For now, it looks good competition for the Tata EVs.

[@chevvakulasrikanth9260]

Is there an upfront cost of the battery?

[@diginomad6016]

Wait what? The car is for sale, battery is owned by company? Charging rs.3 /km for battery as rental? No thanks.

[@saveearthsaveliv]

Made of paper or what????

[@macleansf1]

What!

[@nvipa]

As usual autocar's affection towards non indian brands shows up... in everytihing... choice of words ... accents of words ... please show some for indian brands

[@gouthammekala5223]

Now Karol bagh people will find Jail break methods for Battery-as-a-Service

[@a2zlaughter975]

After spending 10 + lakh rupees customer has to pay 3.5 rupees per KM .. this would never work in india. But outside charging will be free.

[@karthiktss6808]

This is essentially a 15+ lakh vehicle. If someone with 10 lakh budget wants to buy, they can still buy this

[@LordNaruto-tq6ro]

It looks unique and the blue color is beautiful. The interior looks awesome.

[@omsgoogle3223]

Please share different subcription models for this

[@govind9402]

This video is good but , the quality, the noise levels and edits are not autocar level, they should have wasted for less crowd.

[@SayantanDatta07]

What is exactly Introductory Price INR 9.99+ INR 3.5/KM !!!!!

[@zahed3021]

If real world range on indian roads was around 500 then this definitely would have shaken up the ev market.

[@user-iy1lb5xc2t]

Mg Windsor , create new benchmark in Indian car market .

[@gagsy17]

For battery life time EMI???

[@ST-oh6zw]

@5:08

[@chevvakulasrikanth9260]

What are the variants offered?

[@kps2017]

9.9lakhs + Rs 3.5/km for battery. God knows what's on road price

[@Eno-nr8rp]

6ft tall is a requirement to review cars and bikes.

[@AlienWavesTV]

The ice vehicles need to pick up now

[@arkaprabhamondal4441]

Although the design is a big let down and that too big screen can be distracting, I like it because of its space,features and pretty descent power and torque figures too.

[@SmartyClassy]

this is amazing , how beautifuly MG gives big space in car ... still gives so much vibrant features. Buy back offer great option... I wud say gud design , perfect smooth seating...

[@prasannakumar-sunny]

So is this going to be cheaper than the MG Comet??

[@raghavendrabs8936]

Nice review 👍🏼 curious to know where MG accommodated spare wheel

[@gogreenev2034]

5:07 wish they could have given extended thigh support just like basalt the the rear seat comfort would be next level along with recline+leg room+ thight support

[@taljeetsingh1545]

You didn't mention your height this time 😅

[@kartikeyashukla7499]

Looks like a great buy...waiting for the detailed review @autocar . Would want to know more about the screen and entertainment system. What apps are avaliable . Especially since i have heard that there is a new kind of news app on the MG wondsor EV

[@gswachhal]

He forgot about the diffused air which comes from ac vents. Very silent and a premium feature.

[@praveeshmattayi4384]

MG cars 🚙 🚗 are giving real head ache to Indian car companies and a testimony of where chinese car companies stand in innovation of EV’s in world 🌍 !

[@kumargonaka2770]

Disrupted the ev segment, 2 min silence for who purchased Nexon ev last month 😂😂

[@shreyas.kulkarni]

Funny how people are trying to segment this into a taxi. No taxi/fleet owner will take on 3.5/km of fixed cost, with charging extra. They will rather take their bet on battery lasting Lakhs of kms for 8+years. Long run will always be cheaper for taxi operators with a battery paid for. It's squarely intended for the non-calculating segment: individual owners. And there too people have started fiercely calculating now. So will be interesting to know how general public reacts to it. My guess is it will not fly, except maybe with those who have rooftop solar to charge it for free.

[@akseffect88]

Looks like a 2XL version of Comet. Similar front end with that full length light bar above and headlights below. The rear end also looks similar.

[@walkietalkie3653]

Will be 2x flop too.

[@absash7838]

If this was launched in ICE version, I would have considered it seriously. ..! Brave move anyways.

[@dedhiapiyush]

Don't worry about INR 3.5 per km. People will figure out ways to temper odometer.

[@artus198]

I think people are going to buy this car like crazy now ! Brilliant car , brilliant pricing strategy.

[@nelson4437]

We don't want sunroof. Some people, especially youtubers, made this super hyped luxury features.

[@billubadshah897]

Good 👍 One

[@ap5218]

I stay in dda flat i want EV i dont have fixed parking how should i manage

[@govind9402]

The screen looks too cheap actually, should have gone for the verticle one on hector .

[@bubblybhai7647]

DEAD ON ARRIVAL with that ponzi BaaS model.

[@prashanthkunati6418]

Min 1500kms i.e 1500*3.5= 5250rs charges/ month are applicable, and with limited range on ev range anxiety will be high, should have brought ADAS and 50kwh pack.

[@hemantjoshi1428]

Superb design, MG team you've done a fantastic job.. Brilliant 👏

[@vidyarthividyarthi.t6788]

Definitely a segment killer

[@darkblade7526]

Any crash test rating done

[@Abrakadabra9to5]

This will make a really good city cab car..they can bring down the features , remove sun roof and increase the battery 40kwh may be

[@AshutoshTripathi-ug9qm]

600 liters boot 😮? Did I hear correctly? That’s more than sedans