Celebrating Indian Olympians: MG Motor & JSW Group To Honor 2024 Olympic Medalists With Windsor EV

Published: Friday, August 2, 2024, 18:23 [IST]

The upcoming MG Windsor EV is set to be gifted to every Indian medalist at the ongoing Paris 2024 Olympics, as announced by Sajjan Jindal, Chairman and Managing Director of JSW Group, via a tweet. This gesture is part of a joint venture between MG Motor India and JSW Group to honour the athletes' achievements.

Currently, Indian participants have secured three bronze medals at the 2024 Paris Olympics. With hopes high for more medals, this initiative of gifting the MG Windsor EV aims to celebrate the athletes' dedication and success. The tweet from MG Chairman and MD follows the recent announcement of MG's crossover EV being named 'Windsor,' inspired by Windsor Castle in England.

MG Windsor EV: Key Specifications

The MG Windsor will be positioned between the more affordable Comet EV and the flagship ZS EV. While specific details for the India-spec model are yet to be revealed, it is expected to feature a similar electric powertrain as its Indonesian counterpart. This includes a 50.6 kWh battery pack powering a single motor that produces 136 PS and 200 Nm.

The Indonesian model boasts a claimed range of 460 km according to the China Light Duty Vehicle Test Cycle (CLTC). However, this figure might differ in India due to testing by the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI). The Windsor EV is based on the Wuling Cloud EV sold overseas.

MG Windsor EV: Expected Features

Like other MG cars, the Windsor is anticipated to come loaded with features. These may include a 15.6-inch touchscreen, an 8.8-inch digital driver's display, wireless phone charging, and power-adjustable front seats. Safety features could encompass six airbags, electronic stability control (ESC), a tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS), an electronic parking brake, and a 360-degree camera.

An advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) suite might also be part of the overall features list. The vehicle aims to offer a premium experience while being more affordable than the flagship ZS EV.

MG Windsor EV: Market Positioning

The MG Windsor EV will go on sale during the festive season with prices expected to start from Rs 20 lakh (ex-showroom). It will serve as an affordable version of the ZS EV while offering a premium alternative to competitors like Tata Nexon EV and Mahindra XUV400 EV.

This new addition marks another step in MG Motor India's commitment to expanding its electric vehicle lineup in India. By honouring Olympic medalists with this new model, they aim to inspire further achievements among Indian athletes.