MG Windsor EV Essence 38.0 kWh vs Petrol
5-year, 60,000 km total: EV saves ₹1.15 Lakh · Break-even: ~3.4 years
MG Windsor EV Essence 38.0 kWh 5-yr
₹18,16,657
₹17,20,000 price + ₹71,657 charging
Petrol rival 5-yr
₹19,32,000
₹14,70,000 price + ₹4,12,000 fuel
Savings for your running
Petrol / yr
₹82,400
EV charging / yr
₹14,331
You save / yr
₹68,069
Frequently asked questions
Is MG Windsor EV Essence 38.0 kWh cheaper than petrol over 5 years?
At 12,000 km/year with home charging, the 5-year total is ₹18.17 Lakh for the EV vs ₹19.32 Lakh for a ₹14.70 Lakh petrol rival — the EV saves ₹1.15 Lakh. Higher running improves the EV case; low running under ~8,000 km/year may not break even.
When does MG Windsor EV Essence 38.0 kWh break even vs petrol?
Around 3.4 years at 12,000 km/year, when fuel + maintenance savings recover the ~₹2.50 Lakh price premium.
What assumptions does this MG Windsor EV Essence 38.0 kWh comparison use?
EV on-road ₹17.20 Lakh (Delhi estimate), petrol rival on-road ₹14.70 Lakh at 15 km/l and ₹103/litre, home charging ₹8/unit, maintenance ₹5,000/yr EV vs ₹10,000/yr petrol. Insurance, resale and loan interest excluded — see the full TCO calculator.