MG Windsor EV vs Tata Nexon EV, Range, Battery & Features Comparison

MG Motor India recently launched the MG Windsor EV in India, which is the brand’s third all-electric model for the market after the ZS EV and the smaller Comet EV. Positioned below the ZS EV, the upcoming Windsor has a starting price of Rs. 9.99 lakh (ex-showroom). This however does not include the cost of the battery. The battery is offered on a subscription basis at a minimum cost of Rs. 3.50 per km. At that price, the Windsor goes up against some of the major players in the mass-market EV space including the Tata Nexon EV. So how do the two cars compare? Let’s take a look.

MG Windsor EV vs Tata Nexon EV: Dimensions

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The Windsor is much bigger than the Nexon EV in almost every aspect

As was always evident, the Windsor gets a size advantage over the Nexon EV which is based on a subcompact SUV. The MG is longer, wider, taller and comes with a 200mm longer wheelbase. The MG also gets a noticeably bigger boot. Apart from the size, the design approach of both the EVs is also different.

However, the Nexon EV gets a significant SUV look compared to the more MPV-like proportions of the Windsor

While the Nexon looks the part of a sub-compact SUV, the Windsor comes across as a 5-seater MPV and MG itself calls it a crossover utility vehicle. The cab-forward design and extended roofline give it an MPV-like profile, while the improved lighting arrangement at the front certainly looks great.

Also read: MG Windsor EV launched in India, see photos

MG Windsor EV vs Tata Nexon EV: Features

It seems that MG has kept things simple with the Windsor with just one powertrain option. The battery pack of the Windsor falls somewhere between the mid-range and long-range variants of the Nexon EV, with the claimed range also falling somewhere in between.

The Windsor is offered with a single powertrain option that offers a claimed range of up to 331 km

The Nexon gets a torque advantage in both the medium range and long range variants, while the Windsor gets a horsepower advantage over the earlier one.

The Nexon EV is offered with two powertrain options with two different sizes of battery packs

In terms of charging, both the Windsor and the Nexon EV support 3.3 kW and 7.2/7.4 kW AC charging as well as 50 kW DC fast charging. Charge times for fast charging are also quite similar – the Nexon EV is slightly slower.

Also read: MG Windsor EV: Full details of features available based on variants

MG Windsor EV vs Tata Nexon EV: Features
In terms of features, the most expensive Windsor offers tech features like a large 15.6-inch touchscreen, 8.8-inch digital instrument display, 6-way power-adjustable driver seat, wireless smartphone charger, auto-dimming IRVM, leatherette upholstery, 360-degree cameras, connected car tech, 256-colour ambient lighting, Infinity audio system, ventilated front seats and a panoramic glass roof.

The Windsor is packed with tech in the top-spec trim including a large 15.6-inch touchscreen

Apart from this, the Windsor includes standard features like all-LED lighting, 135-degree reclining rear seat backrest, keyless entry and go, cruise control, auto climate control, 6 airbags, ABS, ESP, hill start assist and descent control and auto headlamps and wipers.

The 135 degree reclining seats are the USP of the Windsor and are offered across all variants

In comparison, the Nexon top model EV gets features like a 12.3-inch touchscreen, a 10.25-inch digital instrument display, a JBL sound system, a 360-degree camera, leatherette upholstery, ventilated front seats, auto headlamps and wipers, an air purifier and a sunroof. Meanwhile, standard features include bits like 6 airbags, ESP, a reverse camera, auto climate control, keyless go and connected car tech.

Tata has outdone itself with the Nexon EV facelift when it comes to features; the most expensive variant offers a wealth of features on the EV

Talking about charging, the base Windsor and Nexon EV MR come with a 3.3 kW AC charger as standard while the higher-priced trims of the Nexon EV LR and Windsor EV get a 7.2 kW wall box charger.

MG Windsor EV vs Tata Nexon EV: Price
Talking about the price, MG has announced a very aggressive starting price of Rs. 9.99 lakh (ex-showroom) for the Windsor EV, although it comes with some caveats. The price does not include the cost of the battery pack which is being offered on a subscription basis. MG is yet to reveal prices for other variants of the Windsor and has also stated that if buyers opt to buy the EV outright then they will have to pay the full price, which includes the battery.

Meanwhile, the Nexon EV is priced from Rs 12.49 lakh to Rs 16.29 lakh (ex-showroom).