MG Windsor EV vs Hyundai Creta petrol: which costs less?
In New Delhi, driving 40 km a day and charging at home, the MG Windsor EV Exclusive Pro costs ₹1.07 lakh less on-road than the Hyundai Creta King, saves about ₹8,395 a month, and is cheaper from day one.
There's no petrol or diesel version of the MG Windsor EV, so we've matched the Hyundai Creta: the closest petrol car on price and size.
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Running cost per km
Based on New Delhi prices: petrol at ₹102.12 a litre and home electricity at ₹8 a unit. The EV uses its real-world range of about 400 km per charge; the Creta uses about 12.5 km/l in real driving.
Break-even in 15 cities
Same cars, same 40 km a day. Fuel prices, electricity tariffs and state road tax move the answer.
| City | Petrol ₹/l | Power ₹/unit | Extra upfront | Saved / month | Pays back |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Delhi | 102.12 | 8 | −₹1.07 lakh | ₹8,395 | Day one |
| Gurugram | 102.97 | 7.5 | −₹1.07 lakh | ₹8,566 | Day one |
| Faridabad | 102.60 | 7.5 | −₹1.07 lakh | ₹8,530 | Day one |
| Noida | 101.89 | 7 | ₹81,772 | ₹8,550 | 9 months |
| Ghaziabad | 101.90 | 7 | ₹81,772 | ₹8,551 | 9 months |
| Lucknow | 101.86 | 7 | ₹81,772 | ₹8,547 | 9 months |
| Mumbai | 111.21 | 12 | −₹1.42 lakh | ₹8,568 | Day one |
| Pune | 111.00 | 11.5 | −₹1.42 lakh | ₹8,636 | Day one |
| Bengaluru | 111.68 | 8.2 | −₹74,974 | ₹9,289 | Day one |
| Chennai | 107.76 | 8 | −₹1.94 lakh | ₹8,944 | Day one |
| Hyderabad | 115.73 | 9 | −₹2.28 lakh | ₹9,541 | Day one |
| Ahmedabad | 101.81 | 6 | ₹79,284 | ₹8,720 | 9 months |
| Surat | 101.60 | 6 | ₹79,284 | ₹8,700 | 9 months |
| Jaipur | 113.19 | 8.5 | −₹97,228 | ₹9,383 | Day one |
| Kolkata | 113.50 | 9 | −₹97,228 | ₹9,324 | Day one |
How much you drive changes everything
| Daily driving | Saved / month | Pays back | 7-year saving |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 km a day | ₹4,139 | Day one | ₹4.63 lakh |
| 40 km a day | ₹8,395 | Day one | ₹8.21 lakh |
| 60 km a day | ₹12,651 | Day one | ₹11.78 lakh |
| 80 km a day | ₹16,907 | Day one | ₹15.36 lakh |
New Delhi prices, home charging.
Every Windsor EV variant, matched
Each EV variant is paired with the Creta variant at the same point in its price range (base with base, top with top).
| Windsor EV variant | Price | Creta variant | Price | Pays back |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Excite 38 kWh | ₹14.7 lakh | E MT | ₹10.91 lakh | 2.8 years |
| Exclusive 38 kWh | ₹16 lakh | S(O) | ₹14.21 lakh | 5 months |
| Essence 38 kWh | ₹17 lakh | S(O) IVT | ₹15.66 lakh | Day one |
| Exclusive Pro 52.9 kWh | ₹17.9 lakh | King | ₹17.28 lakh | Day one |
| Essence Pro 52.9 kWh | ₹19 lakh | King Turbo DCT | ₹19.91 lakh | Day one |
Ex-showroom prices, Delhi, November 2026. Break-even uses New Delhi on-road prices.
How we worked this out
- On-road price = ex-showroom + state road tax + registration and fees + first-year insurance. Delhi road tax: EVs 0% up to ₹30 lakh, 10% above ₹30 lakh; petrol cars 4% up to ₹6 lakh, 7% up to ₹10 lakh, 10% above ₹10 lakh.
- Running cost = energy + maintenance (about ₹5,000 a year for the EV, ₹12,000 for the petrol car) + insurance from year two.
- 40 km a day, all charging at home, 10% charging loss, kept for 7 years. No resale value assumed.
- Range and mileage are real-world figures from road tests and owners, not brochure claims. Fuel prices checked Sep–Nov 2026.
Questions people ask
Is the MG Windsor EV worth it over the Hyundai Creta?
In New Delhi, driving 40 km a day and charging at home, the MG Windsor EV Exclusive Pro costs ₹1.07 lakh less on-road than the Hyundai Creta King, saves about ₹8,395 a month, and is cheaper from day one. Over 7 years you would save about ₹8.21 lakh in total. The more you drive, the sooner the EV pays back.
How much does it cost to charge the Windsor EV at home?
A full charge of the 52.9 kWh battery costs about ₹470 at ₹8 per unit in New Delhi, including about 10% charging loss. That works out to about ₹117 per 100 km, against ₹817 per 100 km for the Creta petrol.
What is the real-world range of the Windsor EV?
The 38 kWh version does about 310 km on a full charge. The 52.9 kWh version does about 400 km on a full charge. These are road-test and owner figures, not the brochure claim.
Where does the Windsor EV pay back fastest?
Of the cities we track, it pays back fastest in New Delhi (Day one) and slowest in Surat (9 months). Fuel prices, electricity tariffs and state road tax all change the answer.
Can I buy the Windsor EV with battery rental?
Yes. With the battery rented, the 38 kWh version costs ₹4.71 lakh less upfront, and you pay about ₹3.99 per km for the battery. The calculator can compare both options.