Tata Nexon EV vs MG Windsor EV: which should you buy?

By EVBharat Editorial · Updated 26 Aug 2026 · 6 min read

Tata Nexon EV and MG Windsor EV compared

These two are the most cross-shopped electric cars in India, and they are genuinely different answers to the same question. The Nexon EV is a proper compact SUV with a big brand's service network behind it. The Windsor is a crossover built around rear-seat comfort, with a bigger battery and a cheaper way in.

Head to head

	Tata Nexon EV	MG Windsor EV
Price (ex-showroom)	₹12.49L – ₹17.49L	₹12.65L – ₹18.39L
Claimed range	325 km	449 km
Real-world range	234–260 km	323–359 km
Battery	45 kWh	52.9 kWh
Power	142 bhp	134 bhp
Top speed	150 km/h	140 km/h
DC fast charge (10–80%)	40 min	50 min
Seats	5	5
Body	SUV	CUV

Where the Windsor wins

Battery and range. 52.9 kWh against 45 kWh, and 449 km claimed against 325 km. In real conditions that is roughly 323–359 km versus 234–260 km — a meaningful gap on a long day.

Rear seat. The Windsor's back seat reclines and there is more knee room than anything else near this price. If people sit behind you regularly, this is not a small point.

Entry price. MG's battery-rental scheme separates the pack cost from the car, which drops the upfront figure well below the Nexon's. You then pay per kilometre.

Where the Nexon wins

Charging speed. 40 minutes for 10–80% against 50 minutes. On a highway run that difference compounds.

Power and pace. 142 bhp against 134 bhp, and 150 km/h against 140 km/h. The Nexon feels quicker everywhere, particularly overtaking.

SUV substance. Higher ground clearance and a stiffer, more planted feel on bad roads. The Windsor is softer and lower.

Service network. Tata's EV service reach in India is the widest there is. Outside the top ten cities this is often the deciding factor and buyers underweight it.

Running cost: near enough identical

Both cost roughly ₹0.90–1.30 per km on home charging against ₹6–8 for petrol. The Windsor's larger pack costs a little more to fill but goes further on it, so per-kilometre they land in the same place. Where they differ is the Windsor's battery-rental option, which converts part of your purchase price into a per-km charge — cheaper to get in, more expensive to run, and it complicates resale.

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The verdict

Buy the Nexon EV if it is your only car, if you drive outside metros, if you value charging speed, or if service reach matters to you. It is the safer choice and the better SUV.
Buy the Windsor EV if rear-seat comfort is a priority, if you want the biggest battery for the money, or if the battery-rental entry price is what makes an EV possible for you at all.

For most buyers, most of the time, the Nexon EV is the recommendation. The Windsor is the better car for the specific person who is driven rather than driving.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Tata Nexon EV or MG Windsor EV better?

The Nexon EV is the better all-round choice for most buyers - it charges faster (40 minutes vs 50 for 10-80%), has more power at 142 bhp against 134, higher ground clearance and a far wider service network. The Windsor EV wins on battery size (52.9 kWh vs 45), claimed range (449 km vs 325) and rear-seat comfort.

Which has more real-world range, Nexon EV or Windsor EV?

The MG Windsor EV. Its 449 km claimed translates to roughly 323-359 km in Indian conditions, against 234-260 km for the Nexon EV's 325 km claimed figure. That is a real advantage on long drives.

Is the MG Windsor cheaper than the Nexon EV?

On sticker price they overlap - Windsor from Rs 12.65 lakh, Nexon EV from Rs 12.49 lakh. The Windsor becomes meaningfully cheaper to buy under MG's battery-rental scheme, where you pay for the battery per kilometre instead of upfront.

Which is better for highway driving?

The Nexon EV, despite its smaller battery. It charges 10 minutes faster on DC, makes more power and has a higher top speed, so long-distance stops are shorter and overtaking is easier. The Windsor's range advantage is offset by its slower charging.

Which is safer?

Both are well built, but the Nexon EV has the stronger safety record and a 5-star Bharat NCAP rating. Tata's structural engineering on the Nexon platform is among the best in the segment.

Prices are ex-showroom and indicative. Range figures are manufacturer-claimed unless stated otherwise; real-world range in Indian conditions is typically 72–80% of claimed. Costs vary by state tariff, fuel price and driving style. Last updated 26 August 2026.