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MG Windsor EV vs Hyundai CRETA Electric
The Windsor EV Pro pushes hard on cabin comfort and family space, while the CRETA Electric keeps the argument simple with mainstream SUV familiarity and an easier ownership story for many buyers.
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Verdict: Choose the Windsor EV if rear-seat comfort and family space matter more; choose the CRETA Electric if you want the more familiar compact-SUV ownership path.
| Spec | MG Windsor EVEssence Pro 52.9 kWh | Hyundai CRETA ElectricLong Range 51.4 kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Price & cost | ||
| Price (ex-showroom, from) | ₹18.50 L | ₹21.53 L |
| Running cost (est.) | ≈ ₹1.1/km | ≈ ₹0.9/km |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | — | 7.9 s |
| Drive | Single motor FWD | Single motor FWD |
| Range & charging | ||
| Range | 449 km (Mixed) | 510 km (Mixed) |
| Efficiency | 8.5 km/kWh | 9.9 km/kWh |
| Battery | 52.9 kWh | 51.4 kWh |
| Fast charge (10–80%) | 60 kW DC (0-80%) | 10-80% in 58 min (50 kW DC) |
| DC charging (peak) | 60 kW | 100 kW |
| Home charge (full AC) | ~9.5 h | ~4.83 h |
| AC charging | 7.4 kW | 11 kW |
| Connector | CCS2 | CCS2 |
| Space & practicality | ||
| Boot space | 579 L | 433 L |
| Ground clearance | 186 mm | 190 mm |
| Length | 4295 mm | 4340 mm |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Body style | Family crossover | Compact crossover |
| Safety | ||
| Safety rating | Not rated in India | Not rated in India |
| Airbags | 6 | 6 |
| ADAS | Level 2 | Level 2 |
| Features | ||
| Sunroof | Yes | Yes |
| Ventilated seats | Yes | No |
| Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) | Yes | Yes |
| Touchscreen | 15.6" | 10.25" |
| Verdict | ||
| Best for | FamiliesRear-seat comfortEveryday crossover use | FamiliesDaily commutingMixed city and highway use |
| Verdict | Best for buyers who want a comfortable, roomy family EV and do not need to optimize the shortlist around badge or outright acceleration. | Best for buyers who want a practical first family EV with familiar Hyundai ownership backing and no need for a niche body style. |
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Windsor EV Essence Pro 52.9 kWh
The Windsor EV Pro leans into cabin space, family comfort, and practical range, which is why it quickly became one of the more convincing mainstream India EVs.
Useful if long-distance confidence matters most.
Charging convenience depends on the network near you.
FamiliesRear-seat comfortEveryday crossover use
CRETA Electric Long Range 51.4 kWh
The CRETA Electric brings familiar SUV packaging, usable range, and mainstream-brand confidence into one of the clearest India family-EV decisions.
Useful if long-distance confidence matters most.
Charging convenience depends on the network near you.
FamiliesDaily commutingMixed city and highway use
What tips the decision
Where one choice becomes easier to justify
- The Windsor EV feels stronger if family comfort and easy rear-seat use are top priorities.
- The CRETA Electric is easier to trust if you want a familiar SUV shape from a mainstream brand.
What keeps it honest
Tradeoffs you should not ignore
- The Windsor EV does not make the same simple SUV-first case if you prefer a more conventional crossover look and feel.
- The CRETA Electric gives up some of the Windsor's comfort-first cabin emphasis for a more mainstream package.
Common questions
Frequently asked about this comparison
Which is better, MG Windsor EV or Hyundai CRETA Electric?
Choose the Windsor EV if rear-seat comfort and family space matter more; choose the CRETA Electric if you want the more familiar compact-SUV ownership path.
What tips the decision between the MG Windsor EV and Hyundai CRETA Electric?
The biggest differences are these: The Windsor EV feels stronger if family comfort and easy rear-seat use are top priorities; and The CRETA Electric is easier to trust if you want a familiar SUV shape from a mainstream brand.
What are the tradeoffs between the MG Windsor EV and Hyundai CRETA Electric?
The main tradeoffs are these: The Windsor EV does not make the same simple SUV-first case if you prefer a more conventional crossover look and feel; and The CRETA Electric gives up some of the Windsor's comfort-first cabin emphasis for a more mainstream package.
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Reviewed 2026-03-19
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