JSW MG Motor Delivers 100+ EVs On A Single Day In Delhi-NCR
Diwali and Dhanteras are considered auspicious for new car purchases in India. Most manufacturers post strong sales during this time. JSW MG Motor India has commenced deliveries of more than 100 EVs on a single day in Delhi-NCR. Brand-new MG Comets, ZS EVs, and Windsor EVs reached their new owners during Dhanteras. It is not every day that you see carmakers commencing such bulk deliveries in India. The milestone underscores Delhi-NCR’s growing affinity towards EVs.
Delhi-NCR has been quite promising in terms of EV adoption. Electric vehicle sales grew by 19.5% in December 2023. The region has the highest EV adoption rate in India. The Delhi EV Policy has contributed a lot to this. MG has a strong market presence in the region. Their EV portfolio currently consists of the ZS EV, Comet and Windsor.
MG Comet
This electric car is for the cities. It is loved for its tiny, practical proportions, and is a 2-door hatchback. It would be the best city commuter for two, while you can also fit four if needed. It comes with ample creature comforts and connected car features on the inside. The Comet is available in five colour options.
It is underpinned by the GSEV platform and gets a 17.3 kWh battery pack that promises a range of 230 km per charge. The electric motor can produce 41.4 hp and 110 Nm. There is no support for DC fast charging. It can do a full charge in 7 hours, using a 3.3 kW charger. A faster AC charger was introduced after the initial launch. This brought down the charging time significantly.
ZS EV
The ZS EV that’s on sale currently was launched in March 2024. It is priced in the 22 – 25.88 lakh range. It gets a revised front bumper, new 17-inch alloy wheels and refreshed tail lights among others. On the inside, the feature list has been revised slightly. It now gets a bigger 10.1-inch touchscreen instead of the previous 8-inch unit. It also gets a new 7-inch digital instrument cluster. Other feature additions include a 360-degree camera, wireless charging, panoramic sunroof, digital Bluetooth key, and ADAS.
The powertrain now consists of a bigger 50.3kWh battery pack and an electric motor that produces 176 bhp (33 hp more than the pre-facelift model) and 353 Nm. The ARAI range is 461 km per charge. The 0–100 kmph sprint is done in 8.5 seconds.
MG Windsor: The Newest MG EV
The Windsor is the manufacturer’s latest launch. It has had massive acceptance, across India. Called the Crossover Utility Vehicle (CUV), it managed to get 15,176 reservations within 24 hours of the start of bookings. It claims to offer the comfort of a sedan with the space and practicality of an SUV. The starting price of the vehicle is Rs 9.99 lakh, ex-showroom.
MG offers two different ways of ownership for the Windsor. You can either pay for the whole vehicle (vehicle + battery) or just the vehicle and pay rent for the battery pack- called the BaaS system. If taking the latter route, Rs 3.5 would have to be paid in rent for every kilometre driven.
Key highlights of the exterior are a split headlamp design, sleek LED DRLs joined by a full-width LED light bar, 18-inch five-spoke alloy wheels, flush-type door handles, blacked-out C and D pillars, simple bumper design with an integrated skid plate, and connected LED tail lights.
On the inside, the EV gets a classy Black colourway with Bronze inserts and has a practical layout. There are very few physical buttons and controls. Available features are a large 15.6-inch central touchscreen, an 8.8-inch digital instrument gauge cluster, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, a wireless charger, a 9-speaker Infinity sound system, a panoramic glass roof, automatic climate control, and cruise control. The seats, called ‘Aero Lounge by MG’ can recline 135 degrees.
The vehicle’s safety suit comprises 6 airbags, a 360-degree camera, TPMS, and an Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) kit that includes lane-keep assist, adaptive cruise control, and autonomous emergency braking.
The powertrain consists of an IP67-rated, 38 kWh battery pack mated to an electric motor that produces 136 PS and 200 Nm. The ARAI-certified range is a good 332 km per charge.
MG Recently Delivered 101 Windsors In Bangalore On A Single Day!
Deliveries for the Windsor began during Dussehra (October 12). Recently, 101 Windsor EVs were delivered on a single day in Bengaluru. The milestone delivery commenced on October 26, 2024. Bengaluru’s MG Jubilant was the dealership involved.