Real-World Range of MG Windsor EV: Tested and Explained.
The MG Windsor stands out with its unique design, smart features, and competitive pricing between ₹ 13.50 lakh and ₹ 15.50 lakh (ex-showroom). Selling over 3,000 units monthly, it has become India’s top-selling EV. Here’s how it performs in real-world conditions:
Provides four driving modes: Eco+, Eco, Normal, and Sport.
Eco+ mode caps the top speed at 80 km/h
Default regenerative braking is set to heavy
Displays a range of 320 km at 100% charge by default
MG Windsor Real-World Range and Charging Times
The MG Windsor EV features a 136hp, 200Nm motor on the front axle and a 38kWh Lithium Ferrous Phosphate (LFP) battery with an MIDC-claimed range of 332 km.
During real-world tests, the city drive was conducted in the efficient ‘Eco+’ mode, while highway tests used the ‘Eco’ mode since Eco+ limits the top speed to 80 km/h. Regenerative braking was set to the default aggressive ‘Heavy’ setting.
The Windsor achieved an efficiency of 8.6 km/kWh in the city and 7.6 km/kWh on the highway, averaging 8.1 km/kWh. This translates to a real-world range of approximately 308 km.
Factors Influencing MG Windsor’s Efficiency
The Windsor’s efficiency is enhanced by its aerodynamic 0.27 drag coefficient, low rolling resistance tires, recommended 36 psi tire pressure, and favorable ambient temperatures. However, in ‘Normal’ mode under mixed driving conditions, efficiency dropped to 6 km/kWh, reducing the range to about 230 km.
Charging Performance
The Windsor supports up to 45kW DC fast charging, allowing the 38kWh battery to charge from 0-80% in 55 minutes. On a 30kW DC charger, it charged from 35-85% in 43 minutes and reached 100% in 20 minutes. Using an 11kW AC charger, it charged from 25-80% in 3.5 hours.
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Factors Influencing MG Windsor’s Efficiency
The Windsor’s efficiency is enhanced by its aerodynamic 0.27 drag coefficient, low rolling resistance tires, recommended 36 psi tire pressure, and favorable ambient temperatures. However, in ‘Normal’ mode under mixed driving conditions, efficiency dropped to 6 km/kWh, reducing the range to about 230 km.
Charging Performance
The Windsor supports up to 45kW DC fast charging, allowing the 38kWh battery to charge from 0-80% in 55 minutes. On a 30kW DC charger, it charged from 35-85% in 43 minutes and reached 100% in 20 minutes. Using an 11kW AC charger, it charged from 25-80% in 3.5 hours.
