JSW MG is gleefully chomping away at Tata Motors’ electric vehicle throne, with the Windsor EV zooming past 20,000 units sold since September 2024. This MG EV has been India’s top-selling electric ride for seven months straight, leaving competitors eating its dust. Listening to customer feedback who want a longer driving range, MG Motor unleashed the Windsor EV Pro, flaunting a 52.9 kWh battery, because who needs range anxiety when you’re in Pro mode? The standard version sticks with a 38 kWh pack. The Pro is also equipped with Level 2 ADAS and some premium cabin tweaks. More range means a steeper price, and the 2025 Windsor Pro starts at Rs 18.10 lakh, ex-showroom, or you can opt for it for Rs 13.09 lakh with a battery subscription.
MG Windsor EV Pro review: Behind the Wheel
Before we talk about the driving experience, here’s a quirky reminder: there’s no start button in the Windsor EV Pro. Just press the brake pedal and slide the gear to D to kick off this electric joyride.
Contrary to popular belief, the new 52.9 kWh battery is not the same one available in the ZS EV, which is a 50.3 kWh pack. According to MG, the Windsor EV Pro offers a drive range of 449 km in a single charge, while the standard version has a claimed range of 331 km. There is no change in the output, as the Windsor EV Pro churns out 134 bhp and 200 Nm. We took this zippy crossover for a spin through the twisty Eastern Ghats in Assam, uncovering its true driving swagger.
Once we settled down in the snug, quilted design seat, we started pushing the Windsor EV Pro out of its comfort zone. No doubt, the EV is supposed to ferry you from point A to point B in comfort, but we decided to floor the pedal. The Windsor EV Pro dished out extra pep whenever needed to overtake slow-moving vehicles on an incline. With no lag, the EV picks up speed in a jiffy, but in a controlled manner. It offers four drive modes — Eco, Eco+, Normal and Sport. We have to be honest, we initially used Normal mode to get us out of the city, and then it was Sport all the way.
The linear response made the drive in the city a breeze, and even though the steering wheel is on the lighter side, it provided feedback. The Sport mode rejuvenates the EV as it responds with more urgency, which easily overtook slow-moving heavy vehicles on an incline. We noticed in real-world driving conditions, the Normal mode was offering 425 km range, and if you switch to Sport, then it reduces by around 10 km.
The ride quality of the Windsor EV Pro remains on the firm side like the standard version, but it doesn’t feel too harsh. MG confirmed that they have worked on the suspension and have updated some components. MG continues to offer three regeneration modes — Light, Medium and Heavy, and we stuck to Heavy, which smoothly applies the brakes like a gentle nudge, not some overbearing nanny stomping on your driving groove!
MG Windsor EV Pro review: Interiors and Features
MG has spruced up the all-black cabin with bronze touches and ivory coloured upholstery. The front seats are ventilated, while the driver’s seat can be electrically adjustable. The 15.6-inch gets an updated operating system to accommodate the Level 2 ADAS functions. The new safety suite includes 12 new features like adaptive cruise control, bend cruise assistance, automatic emergency braking system, forward collision warning, lane departure warning, etc.
The Windsor EV Pro offers a couple of additional convenient features like electric-powered tailgate, vehicle-to-load and vehicle-to-vehicle. V2L option allows you to power appliances like a coffee machine or a barbecue grill with the help of an adapter, which costs around Rs 5,000. With V2V, the car can charge another vehicle with a charging cord, which costs around Rs 20,000.
MG Windsor EV Pro review: Should you buy it?
The Windsor EV Pro is a true five-seater that gets plenty of legroom to spare. The rear seats, though, could use a bit more cushy to as it lacks comfort, especially on those pothole-ridden roads. For some reason, MG still forgot to toss in a rear wiper. With a real-world range of about 400 km and Level 2 ADAS thrown in, this EV is in a league of its own. Starting off at Rs 18.10 lakh, ex-showroom, it will lock horns with the Tata Curvv EV, Nexon EV long range, and Hyundai Creta Electric. If you can get past its minivan vibes, the Windsor EV Pro is a value-for-money champ.
