JSW MG launches Windsor Pro EV, bookings open May 8. Check price and features

JSW MG Motor India
has officially launched the much-awaited
Windsor Pro EV
at a starting price of ₹17.49 lakh (ex-showroom). This introductory price will be available for the first 8,000 bookings, with reservations set to open on May 8, 2025. MG is also continuing its
Battery-as-a-Service
(BaaS) offering, allowing customers to buy the Windsor Pro at a reduced ex-showroom price of ₹12.50 lakh, while renting the battery separately at ₹4.5 per km.
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Announcing the launch, Anurag Mehrotra, MD, JSW MG Motor India, said, 'The Windsor PRO strengthens our promise of delivering tech-rich, accessible EVs to Indian consumers. With the expanded BaaS model and smart safety innovations, we are enabling more people to confidently make the switch to electric.'
JSW MG Windsor Pro Features
The Windsor Pro comes with a major upgrade in the form of a larger 52.9 kWh battery pack, which delivers a claimed range of up to 449 km on a full charge. It continues to be powered by the same electric motor as before, producing 136 hp and 200 Nm of torque. For charging, the EV supports a 7.4kW AC charger that can fully charge the car in approximately 9.5 hours, and a 60kW DC fast charger that can charge the battery from 20% to 80% in just 50 minutes.
Cosmetically, the Windsor Pro sees minor changes, including redesigned 18-inch alloy wheels. It also introduces three new exterior colours: Celadon Blue, Glaze Red, and Aurora Silver. A notable addition to its capabilities is the inclusion of Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) and Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) charging, enabling the car to power external devices or even charge another electric vehicle.
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Inside, the Windsor Pro retains all the popular features from the previous model. These include a 15.6-inch touchscreen infotainment system, 8.8-inch digital driver display, panoramic glass roof, wireless phone charging, a 9-speaker Infinity audio system, 360-degree camera, electronic parking brake, and six airbags. The interior now comes with a refreshed two-tone ivory and black theme, and the model also adds a powered tailgate for increased convenience.

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