MG Windsor EV: Exclusive 38 kWh vs Essence 38 kWh
The Essence 38 kWh costs ₹1,00,000 more than the Exclusive 38 kWh. The equipment it adds covers 61% of that on our values — a fair upgrade. Every feature is priced below.
Spotted something wrong? Report a correctionExclusive 38 kWh → Essence 38 kWh
You pay extra
₹1,00,000
₹16,14,800 → ₹17,14,800
Features are worth
₹61,000
3 gained
Equipment covers
61%
of what the variant costs extra
Essence 38 kWh costs ₹1,00,000 more than Exclusive 38 kWh and brings 3 features we value at ₹61,000, roughly 61% of the price difference. Reasonable if you specifically want what it adds; not a bargain.
We price the equipment that separates these two trims. The rest of the difference pays for things we don't itemise — materials, fit and finish, and the manufacturer's own margin. An upgrade that clears 100% is one where the equipment alone is worth what it costs.
*Ex-showroom, Delhi · Prices checked Nov 2026
Factory-only or fit it later
- Only from the factory
- ₹28,000 · 1 feature
- Could be fitted later
- ₹33,000 · 2 features
Of the equipment this variant adds, at our valuations. Which features count as fit-later is set per feature in the methodology.
Feature-by-feature valuation
3 of 77 features differ between these trims.
| Feature | Exclusive 38 kWh | Essence 38 kWh | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comfort & convenience | |||
| Front Ventilated Seats3-stage cooling air circulation for front seats, vital for Indian summers. | No | Yes | +₹28,000 |
| Ambient Cabin LightingInterior accent lighting across the dashboard and doors. | No | Yes | +₹7,000 |
| Infotainment & connectivity | |||
| Premium Branded Sound SystemBranded multi-speaker audio system with amplifier and subwoofer. | No | Yes | +₹26,000 |
| Net feature value | 3 gained | ₹61,000 | |
Values are our own estimates of what each feature is worth on this segment of car, not manufacturer pricing. We only price equipment that differs between trims, so this column will not add up to the full price gap — the rest pays for materials, fit and finish, and margin. Every valuation and its reasoning is published here.
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On our figures
₹61,000 of equipment against ₹1,00,000 — 61% of the variant
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On-road price, side by side
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In Delhi, Essence 38 kWh costs ₹1,06,180 more on the road than Exclusive 38 kWh, against ₹1,00,000 ex-showroom. ₹5,180 of that is road tax, insurance and charges that rise with the price. TCS adds ₹1,000, which you can claim back against income tax. The verdict above is measured against the ex-showroom difference.
Exclusive 38 kWh
electric · Delhi
- Ex-showroom price
- ₹16,14,800
- RTO road taxDelhi slab for electric, ₹4,000 of state levies, plus a 0.18% cess charged on ex-showroom
- ₹6,907
- Insurance (comprehensive)1-yr own damage (zero dep) + 3-yr third party, incl. GST
- ₹80,740
- TCS1% above ₹10 L ex-showroom — adjustable against income tax
- ₹16,148
- Registration & FASTagOne-off RTO registration fee, HSRP plates and the FASTag tag
- ₹600
- Hypothecation & handling₹1,500 hypothecation endorsement and ₹400 miscellaneous — charged on the invoice whether or not the car is financed
- ₹1,900
Estimate. Road tax slabs checked September 2026; insurance premiums vary by insurer and dealer handling charges are not included.
Essence 38 kWh
electric · Delhi
- Ex-showroom price
- ₹17,14,800
- RTO road taxDelhi slab for electric, ₹4,000 of state levies, plus a 0.18% cess charged on ex-showroom
- ₹7,087
- Insurance (comprehensive)1-yr own damage (zero dep) + 3-yr third party, incl. GST
- ₹85,740
- TCS1% above ₹10 L ex-showroom — adjustable against income tax
- ₹17,148
- Registration & FASTagOne-off RTO registration fee, HSRP plates and the FASTag tag
- ₹600
- Hypothecation & handling₹1,500 hypothecation endorsement and ₹400 miscellaneous — charged on the invoice whether or not the car is financed
- ₹1,900
Estimate. Road tax slabs checked September 2026; insurance premiums vary by insurer and dealer handling charges are not included.
Common questions
- What is the price difference between the MG Windsor EV Exclusive 38 kWh and Essence 38 kWh?
- ₹1,00,000 ex-showroom — Exclusive 38 kWh is ₹16,14,800 and Essence 38 kWh is ₹17,14,800.
- Is the MG Windsor EV Essence 38 kWh worth the extra money over the Exclusive 38 kWh?
- Essence 38 kWh costs ₹1,00,000 more than Exclusive 38 kWh and brings 3 features we value at ₹61,000, roughly 61% of the price difference. Reasonable if you specifically want what it adds; not a bargain.
- What do you actually get on the Essence 38 kWh that the Exclusive 38 kWh doesn't have?
- 3 features, led by Front Ventilated Seats, Premium Branded Sound System, Ambient Cabin Lighting. The full list with our rupee valuation for each is in the table above.