MG Windsor EV saves owner after major crash: Safety features explained

JSW MG Motor India launched the MG Windsor back in September 2024. Since its launch, the EV has emerged as the best-selling electric car in the country. Recently, the Windsor EV also achieved a significant production milestone, surpassing 15,000 units in India. Several factors contribute to its success, such as lower running costs, a spacious and feature-packed cabin, competitive pricing and brilliant safety.

Recently, the MG Windsor met with a major crash involving Sonu Sood’s wife, Sonali Sood. The car reportedly collided with a truck, despite the vehicle getting completely destroyed in front, it managed to save the passengers and no one sustained any serious injuries. The Windsor EV has managed to absorb the impact quite well, the front end including the bumper, headlights and bonnet is destroyed but the A-pillar remain intact. The EV’s ability to handle the impact is impressive, which is sure to reassure many potential buyers of the Windsor EV.

Now speaking of the reasons behind the success of the Windsor EV in the Indian market, the Windsor has gained significant popularity in India due to a combination of factors, including affordability, practicality, and strong features. The Windsor is positioned as a value-for-money electric vehicle (EV), making it accessible to a broader audience. It offers a decent driving range on a single charge, reducing range anxiety and making it a viable option for daily commuting and it is loaded too.

The Windsor EV gets a 38kWh LFP battery paired with a front axle-mounted motor which puts out 136hp of power and 200Nm of torque, it has a claimed range of 331 km. It gets four driving modes – Eco+, Eco, Normal and Sport. Using 45kW chargers, the battery can be juiced up from 0 to 80 per cent in 55 minutes. It also gets 3.3kW and 7.7kW AC chargers which can charge the battery from 0 to 100 percent in about 14 hours and 6.5 hours, respectively.

In terms of features, the Windsor gets a large 15.6-inch touchscreen infotainment, an 8.8-inch digital instrument cluster, wireless connectivity Android Auto/Apple CarPlay, wireless charging, rear AC vents, ventilated front seats, powered driver's seat, 9-speaker Infinity sound system, wireless phone charging, panoramic glass roof, ambient lighting and more. Safety-wise, it gets six airbags, ABS with EBD, all four disc brakes, front and rear parking sensors, ESC, and a 360-degree camera.