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New Delhi. MG's new electric SUV MG Windsor has received tremendous response from customers. The company started its booking in the Indian market on October 3 and 15,176 units were booked on the very first day. The company is taking a token deposit of Rs 11,000 for booking MG Windsor EV. The price of this electric SUV starts at Rs 9.99 lakh (ex-showroom) under the battery subscription program, making it the most affordable electric SUV available in the domestic market.

According to the information, the test drive of MG Windsor is going to start from October 13. If you have booked this electric SUV then you can take its test ride from October 13. For more information about test drive, you can contact your nearest MG dealership. Let us know what is special in MG Windsor EV.

MG Windsor EV: Battery and range
To power the MG Windsor EV, a 38kWh lithium phosphate battery has been used, in which prismatic cells are used. This battery sends energy to an electric motor, which is mounted on the front axle. This motor generates power of 134 bhp and torque of 200 Nm. Once fully charged, this SUV gives an ARAI claimed range of 331 kilometers. It has four drive modes, Eco, Eco+, Normal, and Sport.

You can buy a car on subscription model
MG Motor has introduced Windsor under the “Battery as a Subscription” program, due to which the company has been successful in keeping its price low. Under this program, customers will be able to buy SUV at a low price of Rs 9.99 lakh, but along with this they will have to pay a subscription charge of Rs 3.5 per kilometer to run it. If you do not want to buy a car under this program, then to buy Windsor EV you will have to pay an ex-showroom price of Rs 13.50 lakh.

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New Delhi. MG Motor India has finally launched its third full electric car, the Windsor EV, in India. The introductory price of this car has been fixed at Rs 9.99 lakh (ex-showroom). However, there is a big twist in this. This price is only for the car, while the company will rent the battery as a “service”, which will be charged Rs 3.5 per kilometer.

Bookings for the MG Windsor EV will begin from October 3, and test drives will be available from October 13. So far, the company has not revealed the full price and delivery dates of this compact utility vehicle (CUV). The Windsor EV will be available in three variants including Excite, Exclusive, and Essence.

MG Windsor EV: Exterior
As mentioned earlier, the MG Windsor EV is a rebadged version of the Wuling Cloud EV sold in China. Inspired by the design of the Cloud EV, the Windsor EV features a sleek split headlight setup and connected LED DRLs. Its side profile looks quite simple and attractive, with flush door handles and 18-inch alloy wheels giving it a clean and modern look.

MG Windsor EV: Features are great
Inside the car, there is a massive 15.6-inch infotainment system, which is the largest in its segment and offers seamless connectivity with integrated apps like Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and JioSaavn. The 8.8-inch digital instrument cluster further enhances the driving experience. The rear seat reclines up to 135 degrees, while the front electrically adjustable seats and rear AC vents add extra comfort.

One special thing is that the MG Windsor EV is the first mass-market EV to feature a stunning glass roof. Apart from this, it has premium features like 6-way electrically adjustable driver seat, leather-wrapped steering wheel, and 256 multi-color ambient lights. Other features include wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, 9-speaker Infinity sound system, wireless phone charging, and powered tailgate.

MG Windsor EV: Battery and Range
The MG Windsor EV is powered by a 38kWh LFP battery that uses prismatic cells. The battery sends power to an electric motor that is mounted on the front axle. The motor produces 134 bhp of power and 200 Nm of torque. According to ARAI, it has an estimated range of 331 km on a single full charge. It has four drive modes: Eco, Eco+, Normal, and Sport.

MG Motor is also offering multiple charging options with the Windsor EV. This includes a 3.3 kW CCS2 connection, which takes 13.8 hours to charge the battery. Apart from this, 7.4 kW and 50 kW charging options are also available, which can charge the battery in 6.5 hours and 55 minutes respectively. The battery can also be charged with a 45 kW DC fast charger. Along with this, MG is renting out the battery as a service at a rate of Rs 3.5 per km.

MG Windsor EV: How much will it cost to run?
Suppose you travel 50,000 kms in a year with this electric car, then the battery rent will cost you less than Rs 2 lakh. That means after buying MG Windsor EV, you will pay Rs 3.5 lakh as battery subscription cost.

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