I was digging through the latest price sheets and noticed something MG didn’t exactly shout from the rooftops. If you’ve been eyeing the Windsor EV but wanted a more “no-nonsense” price point, you’re in luck. Meet the MG Windsor EV “Commute” variant. It’s a fleet-focused, stripped-back version that undercuts the Excite trim by a solid ₹61,000, making it a massive deal for commercial buyers or those who just want the basics done right.
The Price Tag: EV Adoption Made Cheaper
MG has priced the Commute variant at ₹13.49 lakh (ex-showroom). In a state like Haryana, you’re looking at an on-road cost of roughly ₹13.93 lakh.
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BaaS Option: Don’t forget, you can still opt for the Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) model. This lowers your upfront cost even further by letting you “rent” the battery rather than buying it outright.
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The Saving: At ₹61k cheaper than the next trim, it’s clearly aimed at high-mileage users who care more about the bottom line than flashy screens.
Interior & Tech: Back to Basics
To hit that lower price point, MG had to make some cuts, and you’ll feel them mostly inside the cabin.
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Screen Swap: The massive 10.1-inch tablet is gone. Instead, you get a basic infotainment system with USB, FM, and Bluetooth.
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Comfort: You still get Cruise Control, tilt/telescopic steering, and those awesome reclining rear seats that make the Windsor feel like a lounge.
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Climate: It swaps the auto climate control for a manual AC unit.
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Upholstery: A strictly professional all-black theme with fabric seats replaces the more premium materials found in the top trims.
Why it matters: For a taxi or a fleet car, fancy touchscreens are often just a distraction. A basic system with Bluetooth is usually all a driver needs to get the job done.
Performance: Same Heart, Same Range
Here’s the good news—MG didn’t touch the “engine” room. You get the exact same mechanical setup as the expensive versions.
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Battery: 38 kWh pack with an ARAI-claimed range of 332 km.
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Charging: A 45 kW DC fast charger gets you from 20% to 80% in 45 minutes.
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Home Charging: The 7.4 kW AC charger will still take about 7 hours for a full top-up overnight.
Exterior & Safety: No Compromises on the Essentials
Even though it’s the “budget” pick, the Windsor Commute doesn’t look like a “cheap” car from the outside.
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Premium Touches: You still get the LED projector headlamps and those cool flush-fitting door handles.
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The Wheels: This is the giveaway—it moves to 17-inch steel wheels instead of alloys.
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Safety Tech: I’m glad to see they kept all four disc brakes, Hill-Hold Assist, and a Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) as standard.
The Verdict
If you’re a fleet owner or someone who uses their car purely for the daily grind, the Commute variant is a smart move. You get the space and the range of a Windsor without paying for the “digital” fluff you might not use.
Keep an eye on the “BaaS” rental rates for this specific trim—I suspect the per-kilometer cost might make this the most economical EV on the market right now.
