MG Windsor vs Tata Nexon EV: Real world charging times tested

How does the MG Windsor's charging time compare to both versions of the Tata Nexon EV and the Mahindra XUV400? We partner with Zeon Charging to find out.

Published On Apr 27, 2025 12:00:00 PM

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MG Windsor vs Tata Nexon EV charging times

Our second batch of charging time tests, in partnership with Zeon Charging, saw the popular MG Windsor EV go up against its primary rivals, the Tata Nexon EV MR, Nexon EV LR and the Mahindra XUV400. Zeon Charging is one of India’s leading providers, and together, we analysed charging cycles across 10 to 50 sessions per EV, factoring in different times of day, locations and weather conditions. It should also be noted that all sessions were conducted on DC fast chargers capable of delivering speeds well above the vehicle’s maximum charging rate.

Here's how quickly their respective batteries charge on a DC fast charger and how many kilometres of range does that translate to.

Tata Nexon EV MR

Rs 12.49 lakh-14.79 lakh

The Tata Nexon EV Medium Range version charges at an average speed of 21kW. A noticeable decline is seen beyond 88 percent SoC, continuing until the battery is fully charged.

Tata Nexon EV MR factfile
Battery	30.2kWh
Output	129hp/215Nm
ARAI range	275km
Tested range	-
Claimed charging time (10-80%)	56min
Tested charging time (20-80%)	60min

Tata Nexon EV 45

Rs 13.99 lakh-16.99 lakh

The Tata Nexon EV 45, which shares its battery with the Curvv EV 45, reaches peak charging speeds of 60kW. It has a stepped decline but still charges from 20-80 percent in under 30 minutes. Considering the Nexon EV 45 recorded an average efficiency figure of 7.79kW/km, one can expect about 226km of range after spending 29 minutes with a DC fast charger.

Tata Nexon EV 45 factfile
Battery	45kWh
Output	144hp/215Nm
ARAI range	489km
Tested range	350km
Claimed charging time (10-80%)	40min
Tested charging time (20-80%)	29min

MG Windsor

Rs 14 lakh-16 lakh

The Windsor charges at 1.2C with a consistent charging curve and a significant taper after 70 percent SoC. A 20-80 percent charge time of 35 minutes is quite impressive. Our real-world Windsor range test saw the EV deliver an economy of 8.1kWh/km, which means that 35 minutes of charging would convert to about 232km.

MG Windsor factfile
Battery	38kWh
Output	136hp/200Nm
ARAI range	332km
Tested range	308km
Claimed charging time (0-80%)	55min
Tested charging time (20-80%)	35min

Mahindra XUV400

Rs 15.49 lakh-16.74 lakh

The Mahindra XUV400 shows a lot of variation in charging speed up to 78 percent SoC, after which the rate drops sharply to 24kW and lower. In our real world tests, the XUV400 managed an efficiency figure of 6.45kW/km, which extrapolates to about 211km of range added in 37 minutes of DC fact charging.