As India's best-selling EV in 2025 (42,157 units), MG Windsor faces calls for tweaks: Softer suspension to ease ride discomfort, reliable DC fast charging, and persistent ADAS settings—to stay ahead in 2026.
The MG Windsor EV capped 2025 as India's undisputed best-selling electric passenger vehicle, dispatching 42,157 units and holding the crown for multiple months. Its spacious cabin, panoramic glass roof, and innovative Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) pricing helped it outpace rivals like the Tata Nexon EV. Yet, as competition intensifies in 2026 with launches from Tata, Mahindra, and Hyundai, owner feedback points to three key areas needing refinement to maintain leadership.
Many Windsor owners report the suspension feels stiff, particularly over urban potholes and speed breakers, leading to discomfort on longer drives. Some have noted back pain after extended hours behind the wheel, with rear passengers feeling the thuds more acutely. Reviews highlight the firm setup—designed to handle the vehicle's weight—transmits road imperfections harshly, especially at highway speeds.
A softer calibration or adaptive dampers could enhance comfort without sacrificing stability, aligning better with family buyers' expectations in this segment.
Several users have encountered issues where the Battery Management System (BMS) fails to establish a proper "handshake" with certain DC fast chargers, preventing sessions from starting. This forces multiple attempts or switching stations, adding frustration during road trips.
MG has rolled out software updates via service centers to address this, but consistent fixes across networks remain crucial. Improved compatibility with diverse CPOs would boost confidence in long-distance usability.
In the Windsor Pro variant with camera-based Level-2 ADAS, features like Automatic Emergency Braking, Lane-Keep Assist and Adaptive Cruise Control revert to "on" every time the vehicle starts, even if disabled previously. This annoys drivers who prefer manual control or face ADAS troubles, requiring repeated toggles.
A simple software tweak to remember user preferences—common in rivals—would streamline the experience and reduce distractions.
These refinements could solidify the Windsor's position as buyers prioritize seamless ownership in India's maturing EV market. With strong sales momentum and features like V2L/V2V capability, addressing these pain points promptly via OTA updates or variants would help MG stay ahead.
Suhail Gulati
Suhail Gulati is the founder of ElecTree and an economist by training. A former banker with experience in credit, retail banking, and financial stress testing at large institutions, he founded ElecTree in 2023 — building it into India's dedicated platform for 4-wheeler EV data, sales analysis, and original reporting. Over three years, Suhail has established ElecTree as a trusted resource for accurate, verified, and fact-first electric vehicle journalism in India. He is a recognized voice in the Indian EV community, engaging regularly with owners, enthusiasts, and industry observers through ElecTree's editorial work and its owner community platform, Electree Surge. His work sits at the intersection of economic analysis and electric mobility — bringing a banker's rigour to a sector that deserves it.