MG Windsor EV Essence (38 kWh)
The MG Windsor EV Essence (38 kWh) is priced at ₹16,99,800 ex-showroom with an ARAI-certified range of 331 km. Charging: 0-100% in ~6.5h on 7.4kW AC; ~20-80% in ~50 min on 45-60kW DC. Specs are sourced from official listings, as of July 2026.
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₹16,99,800 (ex-showroom)
sourced from official listings · sourced 2026-07-18 · how we verify
How much does the MG Windsor EV Essence (38 kWh) cost?
The MG Windsor EV Essence (38 kWh) is priced at ₹16,99,800 ex-showroom in India (as of 2026-07-18). This excludes RTO registration, insurance, and any state EV subsidy; on-road price varies by state.
How long does the MG Windsor EV Essence (38 kWh) take to charge?
The MG Windsor EV Essence (38 kWh) takes approximately 6.5 hours to charge from a standard home charger. It uses a 38 kWh battery.
Full specifications
| ARAI range | 331 km |
|---|---|
| Model Family | mg-windsor-ev |
| Body Style | crossover |
| Battery | 38 kWh |
| Charging time | 6.5 hr |
| Charging Note | 0-100% in ~6.5h on 7.4kW AC; ~20-80% in ~50 min on 45-60kW DC |
| Motor power | 100 kW |
| Image Url | /images/cars/mg-windsor-ev.jpg |
| Image Credit | Image: MG Motor India (JSW MG Motor India official site) |
Subsidy: EVs attract a 5% GST rate, versus 28% plus cess on comparable petrol vehicles.
Pros
- Two battery packs (38 kWh and 52.9 kWh Pro) let buyers pick city vs long-range
- BaaS option drops upfront price to about 9.99 lakh by decoupling the battery
- Reclining aero-lounge rear seats and airy cabin are class-leading for space
- Top Pro trims add Level-2 ADAS and V2L/V2V power output
Cons
- 38 kWh variants' 331 km ARAI range is modest for highway use
- DC fast-charging peaks around 45-60 kW, slower than some rivals
- BaaS adds a recurring per-km battery rental cost on top of purchase
- Base Excite ships with a slower AC charger
On-road price in your city
- Ex-showroom₹16,99,800
- Road tax waived for EVs₹0
- Registration waived for EVs₹0
- Insurance (est.)₹59,493
EV road tax & registration are waived in Delhi.
Estimate as of July 2026. Includes ex-showroom, road tax, registration and an insurance estimate, less any state EV subsidy; excludes dealer handling. Delhi EV Policy: road tax and registration waived for EVs; e-2W get up to a ₹30,000 purchase subsidy (ex-factory up to ₹2.25 lakh). No direct cash subsidy for e-cars. source.
On-road price by city: Delhi · Bengaluru · Mumbai · Pune · Hyderabad · Chennai
Cost of ownership
Based on 40 km/day, the MG Windsor EV Essence (38 kWh) costs about ₹1,600/month to run versus ₹8,400/month for a comparable petrol car, a saving of ₹82,733/year at July 2026 prices.
| Monthly | Annual | 5-year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol | ₹8,400 | ₹1,02,200 | ₹5,11,000 |
| EV | ₹1,600 | ₹19,467 | ₹97,335 |
| You save | ₹6,800 | ₹82,733 | ₹4,13,665 |
Assumes 15 km/l petrol, 6 km/kWh EV, ₹105/l petrol and ₹8/kWh electricity, 40 km/day. Figures as of July 2026.
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Verification: sourced - sourced 2026-07-18 · how we verify