The MG Windsor has been quick to become India’s bestselling EV. Since its launch in September 2024, the Windsor EV has overtaken the previous bestseller; the Tata Nexon EV. MG Motor had announced recently that 20,000 Windsors have been sold since the order books opened in October 2024. However, considering the thoughtful blend of technology, features, comfort and practicality that the Windsor offers, it is unsurprising that MG’s ‘Intelligent CUV’ has proved to be a runaway success. The fact that MG Motor pioneered the ‘BaaS-Battery as a Service’ model of ownership in India with the Windsor’s launch helped drive down initial ownership costs while also providing customers with peace of mind. Further, the rapid growth in charging infrastructure across the nation, especially on key highways and routes has also pushed mainstream customers to adopt EVs more willingly.
Now, MG Motor India is launching the Windsor’s long-range version, called the Windsor EV PRO, which promises to up the ante on the already well-rounded package that the regular Windsor offers. The biggest upgrade in the Windsor PRO will be a 50.6kWh battery pack, which is already offered in the Wuling Cloud sold overseas on which the Windsor is based. The bigger battery makes for a claimed range of 460km as per CLTC, which is the Chinese equivalent of MIDC. In comparison, the regular Windsor has a MIDC-rated range of 332km. Furthermore, the new Windsor PRO will also feature upgraded internals to offer faster charging speeds, which will help trim charging times. The regular Windsor can be fully charged in 13.8 hours with a 3.3 kW charger and using a 7.4kW charger takes 6.5 hours. A full top-up can also be achieved in as soon as 55 minutes with a 50kW charger.
The Windsor PRO is also expected to offer other upgrades inside as well. Level-2 ADAS is on the cards as it is already offered in the Wuling Cloud. Furthermore, in addition to the upgraded DC fast-charging, the new Windsor PRO will also feature Vehicle-to-Vehicle and Vehicle-to-Load charging capability, which will undoubtedly enhance its practicality aspect over the regular Windsor. A distinct interior package along with added tech features are also expected to be bundled into the Windsor PRO. All these upgrades will definitely come at an increased cost over the regular Windsor, however considering the extended range that the larger battery pack will offer and the inclusion of Level-2 ADAS, which has quickly become an aspirational feature in the eyes of the modern Indian car buyer, the MG Windsor EV PRO can be expected to emulate the regular Windsor’s popularity.
