MG Windsor EV vs Petrol — Full Cost Comparison

The MG Windsor EV starts at ₹14.00 L ex-showroom, which is approximately ₹4.20 L more than a comparable petrol car at ₹9.80 L. However, the MG Windsor EV costs just ₹0.94/km to run vs ₹7/km for petrol — a 87% reduction in per-kilometer cost that quickly erases the upfront premium.

At 40 km of daily driving, the MG Windsor EV saves ₹7,272 every month on fuel. Add the maintenance savings of ₹1,108/month (EVs need no oil changes, fewer brake jobs, no exhaust repairs), and the total monthly advantage reaches ₹8,380.

The breakeven point — when cumulative savings equal the price difference — comes at approximately 58 months (4.8 years). After that, every month of ownership puts money back in your pocket. By year 5, the total cost of ownership stands at ₹17.68 L for the MG Windsor EV vs ₹18.02 L for the petrol equivalent — the EV is ₹33,880 cheaper overall.

Beyond cost, the MG Windsor EV produces zero tailpipe emissions (saving approximately 1752 kg of CO₂ per year), runs virtually silent, qualifies for Section 80EEB tax deduction (₹1.5 lakh on loan interest), and benefits from state road tax waivers and registration fee exemptions. The verdict: for most drivers covering 40+ km daily, switching to the MG Windsor EV is both financially smart and environmentally responsible.