MG Windsor EV Pro Review: The Range Factor

Guwahati/Shillong (Anirban Mitra): On a drizzly morning, we set out towards the picturesque Umiam Lake in Shillong in the MG Windsor EV Pro. Guwahati and its outskirts had a bit of traffic. As we drove up and out of the city, the lush green hills and constantly changing clouds chased us. Our goal was simple. Soak in the serenity of the hills and drive the Pro variant in a 200-kilometre return trip to Guwahati to find out the range. 

MG Windsor EV Pro: What's Changed?

The standard battery pack variant continues to exist, and the Pro slots in as a range-topping trim with 52.9 kWh of energy. The claimed range has shot up to 449 kilometres on a single charge. The bigger battery pack also takes a longer time to charge using a 7.4 kw AC wall box charger, filling it up in 9.5 hours. Another important update in vehicle-to-load and vehicle-to-vehicle technology in the Pro variant, enabling powering of external gadgets and topping up other EVs using the Windsor EV Pro as a source.
 

MG Windsor EV Pro: Feature Updates

The Pro looks identical to the standard variant, barring a few cosmetic enhancements. There are three new colourways exclusive to the Windsor EV Pro. It also rides on bigger 18-inch wheels with their design looking more like an ICE-counterpart than an EV.Level-2 advanced driver assistance system (L2 ADAS) also features in the Windsor EV Pro, which is supposed to improve the safety factor of the MPV. The standard Windsor EV was always a handsomely packed vehicle with conveniences like panoramic sun roof, massive touchscreen, digital driver's display, wireless charging and quilted seats. The Pro variant carries forward all of those, however, the fabric colour of the seats are tweaked. Beige seats make the cabin appear more spacious and airy.

MG Windsor EV Pro: Drive Dynamics and Real Range

There are no changes to the powertrain. The Pro variant continues with a single motor setup, generating 136 horsepower and 200 Nm. The response from the motor is predictable, and the acceleration is gradual. The Pro variant is likely to be slower than the standard variants due to a bigger and heavier battery pack. The driver may choose to shift between the drive modes to alter the performance somewhat. There are three levels of regeneration as well; but strangely can't be shut off entirely.

The Windsor EV Pro handles like a people mover. It's best suited for city commutes with occasional highway trips. On the twisted corners, the body roll was visible, and when driven spiritedly, throws the passengers to the edge of their seats. The ride quality is supple, and crossing road undulations are slow speed in comfortable.

We drove the MG Windsor EV Pro for nearly 200 kilometres. The momentum during the downhill drive to Guwahati consumed lesser energy than the onward journey. We achieved an energy consumption of 6.6 km/kWh. Realistically speaking, the 52.9 kWh battery pack should offer you up to 360 kilometres in real world. 

MG Windsor EV Pro: Price and Verdict

The Pro variant commands a Rs 1.5 lakh premium over the top-end standard variant, offering ADAS features and more range. MG Windsor EV Pro is priced at Rs 17.50 lakh (ex-showroom) and may witness a price hike in the near future. Also available under Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS), the price for Windsor EV Pro starts at Rs 12.50 lakh (ex-showroom) with Rs 4.5 per kilometre as subscription charges. The Windsor EV Pro emerges as a sensible and comfortable electric choice in the segment, offering a good value-for-money factor for buyers.