Over 8 years and 96,000 km, the MG Windsor EV works out about Rs 3,40,283 cheaper to own than the Honda City (petrol), breaking even around year 4.
The MG Windsor EV (38 kWh base) is priced at Rs 14,70,000 ex-showroom against Rs 12,08,000 for the Honda City (petrol) — a gap of Rs 2,62,000. What decides the comparison is running cost: at Rs 8 per kWh home charging the MG Windsor EV costs about Rs 1.21 per km, while the Honda City (petrol) at 17.8 km/l and Rs 104.95 per litre costs about Rs 5.90 per km. Figures as of August 2026.
MG Windsor EV snapshot
| Battery | 38 kWh |
| Claimed range (MIDC) | 332 km |
| Realistic range | ~250 km |
| Real-world efficiency | ~6.6 km/kWh |
| Petrol rival | Honda City (petrol) — Rs 12,08,000, 17.8 km/l |
8-year cost of ownership: MG Windsor EV vs Honda City (petrol)
Assuming 1,000 km a month, petrol prices rising 5% a year, electricity 3% a year, and typical sedan insurance and maintenance:
| Cost head (8 years) | MG Windsor EV | Honda City (petrol) |
|---|---|---|
| Purchase (ex-showroom) | Rs 14,70,000 | Rs 12,08,000 |
| Charging / fuel | Rs 1,29,343 | Rs 6,75,626 |
| Insurance | Rs 2,24,000 | Rs 2,00,000 |
| Maintenance | Rs 64,000 | Rs 1,44,000 |
| Total | Rs 18,87,343 | Rs 22,27,626 |
Run the comparison with your own usage
The calculator below is preloaded with the MG Windsor EV and Honda City (petrol) figures. Change the monthly kilometres, electricity rate or ownership period to match your situation — the break-even point shifts a lot with mileage.
Prefilled with MG Windsor EV figures (ex-showroom price, real-world efficiency). Adjust any value to match your usage.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the MG Windsor EV cheaper than the Honda City (petrol) in the long run?
Over 8 years and 96,000 km, the MG Windsor EV works out about Rs 3,40,283 cheaper to own than the Honda City (petrol), breaking even around year 4.
What is the per-km running cost of the MG Windsor EV?
About Rs 1.21 per km with home charging at Rs 8 per kWh, versus about Rs 5.90 per km for the Honda City (petrol).
When does the MG Windsor EV break even with the Honda City (petrol)?
At 1,000 km a month the MG Windsor EV becomes cheaper overall than the Honda City (petrol) around year 4. Driving more shortens this; driving less stretches it.
What is the real-world range of the MG Windsor EV?
The claimed MIDC range is 332 km, but a realistic figure is around 250 km — roughly 75% of the claimed number.