Hi Autocar Team, I am considering the MG Windsor EV (38 kWh) as my primary car and would appreciate your expert opinion. Based on your real-world testing, would this be a good long-term choice for someone with the following driving pattern? Daily commute: 52 km (home to office) Occasional weekly drives: around 150 km Variant under consideration: mid-spec version Could you also share your observations on the real-world range, efficiency in different drive modes, and any potential limitations I should keep in mind before making a purchase decision?

In our tests conducted in Eco mode, with the climate control set to 22 degrees in full automatic mode, the MG Windsor delivered an efficiency of 8.6km/kWh in the city and 7.6km/kWh on the highway, averaging 8.1km/kWh, which extrapolates to an average real-world range of 308 kilometres. In ‘Normal’ mode, however, under mixed conditions, its efficiency drops noticeably, but you can still expect approximately 230-250 kilometres on one charge.

Given your 52km daily usage, you will need to charge the 38kWh battery version twice a week, and even your highway drives of approximately 150km should be doable in a single charge, without any range anxiety. 

Overall, the Windsor is a practical and spacious car. Its touchscreen is slow to boot up, and all the functions (for mirrors, lights, etc) are embedded in it; however, with time, you will get used to it.