The Tata Punch EV is the better buy for most budget-focused Indian buyers in 2026. The Tata Punch EV starts ₹2.51 lakh cheaper, its long-range variant is rated 421 km MIDC on a 35 kWh pack, and it has a proven 5-star crash-tested body. The MG Windsor EV wins on cabin space, boot volume and rear-seat comfort.
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The Tata Punch EV beats the MG Windsor EV on the numbers that matter to value-conscious buyers: a ₹10.99 lakh starting price, a 421 km MIDC range from a smaller 35 kWh pack thanks to lighter kerb weight, six variants against three, and a 5-star Bharat NCAP crash-tested body. The MG Windsor EV replies with a much bigger 579-litre boot, 135-degree reclining rear seats, a panoramic glass roof and a larger 15.6-inch touchscreen. Buy the Tata Punch EV if you want the longest range per rupee and proven safety in a compact footprint. Buy the MG Windsor EV if cabin space and rear-seat comfort matter more than outright value.
Tata Punch EV starts at ₹10.99 lakh against ₹13.50 lakh for the MG Windsor EV, and its top variant is also cheaper at ₹15.49 lakh.
Tata Punch EV's long-range variant is rated 421 km MIDC on a 35 kWh pack; the MG Windsor EV is rated 331 km MIDC on a larger 38 kWh pack.
Tata Punch EV's lighter micro-SUV body extracts more range from a smaller battery, making it the more efficient car of the two.
MG Windsor EV completes 0-80% DC in 42 minutes against 56 minutes for the Tata Punch EV, though the Punch EV's AC time is close at 7.5 hours.
MG Windsor EV makes 136 PS to the Tata Punch EV's 122 PS, but both share an identical 140 km/h top speed; the Windsor EV is quicker to 100 km/h.
MG Windsor EV offers 579 litres against 366 litres in the Tata Punch EV, the single biggest practical gap between the two.
MG Windsor EV's airline-style rear seats and panoramic glass roof make it the more comfortable car to be driven in over the compact Punch EV.
Tata Punch EV's ladder from Adventure MR to Empowered+ LR S lets you buy exactly the range and kit you need; the MG Windsor EV offers Excite, Exclusive and Essence only.
Tata Punch EV's body shell carries a 5-star Bharat NCAP rating; the MG Windsor EV is newer with a shorter crash-test record in India.
Tata Punch EV Empowered+ LR at ₹14.99 lakh offers 421 km MIDC range, undercutting the MG Windsor EV's 331 km at a similar price.
| Specification | MG Windsor EV | Tata Punch EV | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹14.24 Lakh - ₹19.00 Lakh | ₹9.69 Lakh - ₹12.59 Lakh | Tata Punch EV |
| Battery packs | 38 kWh / 52.9 kWh | 30 kWh / 40 kWh | Tie |
| Certified range | 332 km / 449 km (MIDC) | 365 km / 468 km (MIDC) | Tata Punch EV |
| Real-world range (est.) | 325 km | 335 km | Tata Punch EV |
| Efficiency (km/kWh) | 8.5 | 11.7 | Tata Punch EV |
| Running cost (₹/km) | 1.30 | 0.96 | Tata Punch EV |
| Top speed (km/h) | 153 | 140 | MG Windsor EV |
| Boot space (litres) | 579 | 366 | MG Windsor EV |
| Variants | 6 | 6 | Tie |
Tata Punch EV is cheaper. Tata Punch EV starts at ₹10.99 lakh ex-showroom against ₹13.50 lakh for MG Windsor EV, a gap of ₹2.51 lakh. At the top of each range, Tata Punch EV Empowered+ LR S at ₹15.49 lakh is still marginally cheaper than the MG Windsor EV Essence at ₹15.50 lakh.
The Tata Punch EV's entry Adventure MR variant uses a smaller 25 kWh battery for 315 km MIDC range, which keeps the sticker price low but is best treated as a short-hop city car.
For most buyers the sweet spot is the Punch EV's 35 kWh long-range trims, which still undercut every MG Windsor EV variant while offering more range on paper.
Tata Punch EV has better real-world range. Tata Punch EV's long-range 35 kWh variant returns roughly 303 km in Indian conditions from a 421 km MIDC rating, while MG Windsor EV returns roughly 240 km from a 331 km MIDC rating on its larger 38 kWh pack.
Thatsmyev estimates real-world range at about 28% below MIDC to account for air conditioning, traffic and highway speeds. The Punch EV's lighter body and smaller frontal area let it stretch a smaller battery further than the taller, heavier Windsor EV.
Both cars suit city and short intercity use. The Punch EV has enough buffer for occasional 250-300 km trips without range anxiety, which the Windsor EV cannot match on a single charge.
MG Windsor EV charges faster. MG Windsor EV completes a 0-80% DC fast charge in 42 minutes against 56 minutes for Tata Punch EV. On a home AC charger the two are close, at 7 hours for the Windsor EV and 7.5 hours for the Punch EV.
A 14-minute advantage per fast-charge stop favours the Windsor EV on longer trips, though the Punch EV's higher MIDC range means you need to stop less often in the first place.
Both cars support vehicle-to-load on higher trims, letting either run a laptop, projector or small appliance directly from the traction battery.
MG Windsor EV is more practical for passengers and luggage. MG Windsor EV carries 579 litres of boot space against 366 litres in the Tata Punch EV, and its 135-degree reclining rear seats with a panoramic glass roof make it the better car for long drives with passengers.
The Windsor EV's tall, van-like profile buys a genuinely airy cabin and easy step-in height for rear passengers, which the compact Punch EV cannot replicate.
The Tata Punch EV claws back points in tight city driving and parking, where its shorter length and smaller turning radius make it the easier car to live with in dense traffic.
Tata Punch EV has the stronger safety record. Tata Punch EV's body shell carries a 5-star Bharat NCAP rating and a long crash-test history in India, while the newer MG Windsor EV has a shorter published record despite offering six airbags and ESC on top trims.
Both offer ISOFIX child-seat anchors, tyre pressure monitoring and a 360-degree camera on higher trims, so day-to-day safety kit is broadly comparable.
Neither the MG Windsor EV nor the Tata Punch EV offers Level 2 ADAS, so driver assistance is limited to parking aids and standard electronic stability systems.
Tata Punch EV Empowered+ LR at ₹14.99 lakh is the best-value variant across both cars. It pairs the full 35 kWh pack and 421 km MIDC range with a 360-degree camera, ventilated seats and a 10.25-inch touchscreen, all for less than the entry MG Windsor EV.
In the MG range, the Essence at ₹15.50 lakh is the pick: it adds the panoramic glass roof, 15.6-inch touchscreen and reclining rear seats, and remains the best-equipped Windsor EV.
Skip the entry Tata Punch EV Adventure MR unless budget is the only consideration, since its smaller 25 kWh battery and 315 km range trade away much of what makes the Punch EV worth choosing over the Windsor EV.
| Specification | MG Windsor EV | Tata Punch EV |
|---|---|---|
| Safety | ||
| Airbag Count | 6 | 6 |
| Airbag Details | Dual Front, Side, Curtain | Dual Front, Side, Curtain |
| ADAS Level | Level 2 | — |
| ADAS Features List | TJA, Vehicle Safe Stop, ACC, BCA, LDW, LDP, LKA, IHC, FCW, AEB, AEB-P, IHBA | — |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes | Yes |
| ABS with EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Parking Sensors | Rear | Rear |
| Camera System | 360 Degree | 360 Degree (with Blind Spot View Monitor) |
| TPMS | Highline (Direct) | i-TPMS (Indirect) |
| Child Seat Anchorages | ISOFIX | ISOFIX |
| Charging | ||
| Charging Standard / Inlet Type | CCS2 | CCS2 |
| On-board Charger Capacity (kW) | 7.4 kW | 7.2 kW |
| AC Charging Time (0-100%) (Hours) | ~9.5 hrs (10-100% @ 7.4 kW) | ~5.3 hrs (10-100% @ 7.2 kW); ~14.8 hrs @ 15A |
| DC Fast Charging Time (10-80%) (Minutes) | ~50 min (20-80% @ 60 kW) | ~30 min (10-80% @ 65 kW) |
| Max DC Charging Rate Support (kW) | 60 | 65KW |
| Regenerative Braking | Yes | Yes (4 Levels: 0-3, paddle-shifter) |
| Warranty | ||
| Battery Warranty | Lifetime (1st owner, private reg.) / 8 yrs or 1,60,000 km on ownership change | Lifetime / Unlimited km (1st owner, private reg.) |
| Vehicle Warranty | 3 Years / Unlimited km | 3 Years / 1,25,000 km |
| Motor Warranty | Covered under Vehicle Warranty (3 Years / Unlimited km) | 8 Years / 1,60,000 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Overall Length (mm) | 4295 | 3880 |
| Overall Width (mm) | 1850 | 1742 |
| Overall Height (mm) | 1677 | 1622 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2700 | 2445 |
| Ground Clearance (Unladen) (mm) | 186 | 195 |
| Boot Volume (Litres) | 579 | 366 |
| Frunk Volume (Front Trunk) (Litres) | No | 14 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Turning Circle Diameter/Radius (Metres) | 4.9 | — |
| Kerb Weight (kg) | 1750 | 1350 |
| Turning Circle Radius (Metres) | — | <5 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Motor Type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Max Power | 100 kW (136 PS) | 95 kW |
| Max Torque (Nm) | 200 | 154 |
| Real-World Range (ThatsmyEV est.) | 325 km | 335 km |
| Drive Type | FWD | FWD |
| Transmission | Single Speed Automatic | Single Speed Automatic |
| Drive Modes | Eco+, Eco, Normal, Sports | Eco, City, Sport |
| Acceleration (0-100 km/h) (Seconds) | 9.8 | 9 |
| Top Speed (km/h) | 153km/h | 140 |
| General Info | ||
| Model Name | Windsor Pro | Punch.ev |
| Variant | ESSENCE PRO | Empowered Plus S (40 kWh) |
| Ex-Showroom Price (Starting) | 1899800 | 1259000 |
| Battery & Range | ||
| Battery Pack Capacity (kWh) | 52.9 | 40 |
| Battery Type | Prismatic Cell | LFP (Prismatic Cell) |
| Certified Range (MIDC) (km) | 449 | Up to 468 km |
| Thermal Management System | Liquid Cooled | Liquid Cooled |
| Ingress Protection (IP Rating) | IP67 | IP67 |
| BaaS | Yes | Yes |
| BaaS Upfront Price | 1399999 | 649000 |
| BaaS Per-km Rate | 4.5 | 2.6 |
| Exterior & Tech | ||
| Keyless Entry / Start | Passive Keyless Entry & Start | PEPS (Push Button Start/Stop) with Keyless Entry |
| Headlamp Operation | Auto | Auto |
| Headlamp Type | LED Projector | Smart LED Headlamps |
| Interior & Tech | ||
| Infotainment Screen Size | 39.6 cm (15.6 inch) | 26.03 cm (10.25 inch) HD |
| Instrument Cluster Size | 22.3 cm (8.8 inch) | 26.03 cm (10.25 inch) Digital Cockpit |
| Audio System Brand | Infinity | Harman |
| Speaker Count | 9 | 4 |
| Wireless Connectivity | Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| Connected Car App | i-SMART | iRA.ev |
| Wireless Charging | Front | Front |
| Sunroof Type | Panoramic (Infinity View Glass Roof) | Single Pane (Voice-assisted) |
| Climate Control | Fully Automatic Temperature Control | i-FATC (with Air Purifier) |
| Ventilated Seats | Front Row | Front Row |
| Driver Seat Adjustment | 6-way Powered | Height Adjustable (Manual) |
| Rear Seat Folding | 60:40 Split | — |
| Air Filtration | PM 2.5 Filter | Air Purifier |
| Ambient Lighting | Multi-Colour (256 Colours) | Yes |
| Chassis & Wheels | ||
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | Independent, Lower Wishbone, McPherson Strut with Coil Spring |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Semi-independent Twist Beam with Coil Spring & Shock Absorber |
| Front Brakes | Disc | Disc |
| Rear Brakes | Disc | Drum |
| Wheel Size & Type | R18 Dual Tone Machined Alloy | R16 Diamond Cut Alloy |
| Tyre Size | 215/55 R18 | 195/60 R16 |
| Spare Wheel Size/Type | No | — |
For budget and range-focused buyers, yes. The Tata Punch EV costs ₹2.51 lakh less at entry, offers 421 km MIDC range and a 5-star crash-tested body. The MG Windsor EV is the better choice if you want a bigger boot, reclining rear seats and a more spacious cabin.
The Tata Punch EV starts at ₹10.99 lakh ex-showroom against ₹13.50 lakh for the MG Windsor EV, a difference of ₹2.51 lakh. At the top, the Punch EV Empowered+ LR S at ₹15.49 lakh is still marginally cheaper than the Windsor EV Essence at ₹15.50 lakh.
The Tata Punch EV has more range at 421 km MIDC on its long-range 35 kWh variant against 331 km for the MG Windsor EV's 38 kWh pack. In real Indian conditions expect roughly 303 km from the Punch EV and roughly 240 km from the Windsor EV.
The MG Windsor EV, comfortably. It offers 579 litres against 366 litres in the Tata Punch EV, a difference of 213 litres, the biggest practical gap between the two cars.
The MG Windsor EV charges faster, completing 0-80% on a DC fast charger in 42 minutes against 56 minutes for the Tata Punch EV. On a home AC charger the Windsor EV takes 7 hours and the Punch EV 7.5 hours.
Both share a 140 km/h top speed, but the Tata Punch EV's longer 421 km MIDC range means fewer charging stops on a highway run, while the MG Windsor EV's faster charging shortens each stop when it is needed.
Buy the Empowered+ LR at ₹14.99 lakh. It uses the full 35 kWh battery for 421 km MIDC range and adds the 360-degree camera, ventilated seats and larger touchscreen over base trims.
Buy the Essence at ₹15.50 lakh. It adds the panoramic glass roof, 15.6-inch touchscreen, 360-degree camera and reclining rear seats, making it the best-equipped Windsor EV variant.
Almost. The MG Windsor EV carries an 8-year or 1.5 lakh kilometre battery warranty, while the Tata Punch EV carries 8 years or 1.6 lakh kilometres, whichever comes first.
The Tata Punch EV, at roughly ₹0.73 per kilometre on home charging at ₹8 per unit, against roughly ₹0.92 per kilometre for the MG Windsor EV, whose larger battery and lower efficiency cost more to fill for a similar distance.
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MG Windsor EV vs Tata Punch EV, summarised: the MG Windsor EV costs ₹13.50 to ₹15.50 lakh ex-showroom, carries a 38 kWh battery rated 331 km MIDC for roughly 240 km real-world, charges 0-80% in 42 minutes, tops out at 140 km/h and offers a 579-litre boot with 135-degree reclining rear seats. The Tata Punch EV costs ₹10.99 to ₹15.49 lakh, carries up to a 35 kWh battery rated 421 km MIDC for roughly 303 km real-world, charges 0-80% in 56 minutes and shares the same 140 km/h top speed. The Punch EV wins price, range, efficiency, variant choice and crash-test pedigree; the Windsor EV wins charging speed, boot space, rear-seat comfort and cabin tech. Thatsmyev picks the Tata Punch EV Empowered+ LR at ₹14.99 lakh as the best-value buy of the two.
Specifications and prices are read live from the ThatsmyEV vehicle database, the same source as our model pages, and are cross-checked by ThatsmyEV editors. No brand pays to appear here and no verdict is sponsored. Real-world range is a ThatsmyEV estimate at roughly 28% below the certified MIDC figure.
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