New Tata Punch EV vs MG Windsor EV: Which EV Should Be Your Pick?

One of the latest launches in the Indian electric car market is the refreshed Tata Punch EV. While it is not the direct competitor of the MG Windsor EV, it does make for a compelling choice at a relatively more affordable price point and due to its compact size. So which one of the two should you go for? Let’s check out their key specifications to know which one comes out on top, at least on paper:

Prices

• The new Punch EV, given its segment and positioning, costs significantly less than the MG Windsor EV, both with and without the battery rental scheme.

• It undercuts the MG EV by more than Rs 3 lakh at the entry-level variant, while also being more affordable by Rs 6 lakh at the top end, considering the full prices.

• Both the offerings are also available with the Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) model, which drops down the starting price of the facelifted Punch EV to Rs 6.49 lakh and Rs 9.99 lakh for the MG Windsor EV.

Dimensions

• When it comes to dimensions, the Punch EV – being a micro electric SUV – is smaller in every aspect than the MG EV.

• The Windsor EV is longer, wider and also has a 255 mm longer wheelbase over the Punch EV, thus making it a more spacious offering here.

• Our detailed coverage of the new Punch EV vs the Nexon EV should help you decide which electric SUV from Tata should you pick for your family.

Colour Options

• While both EVs here come with multiple different colourways, it’s the new Tata Punch EV that takes the lead by one additional paint option.

• Both come with an optional black roof with all the exterior shades mentioned in the above table depending on the variant chosen.

• We have already explained all the colour options of the facelifted Punch EV along with their variant-wise availability as well.

Features

• Given the price and positioning of the two EVs, it’s natural for the Windsor EV to have some extra creature comforts over the 2026 Tata Punch EV. Thankfully, both pack more than just the essentials, including all-LED lighting, dual digital displays, ventilated front seats, and even an automatic climate control.

• The Windsor EV has plenty of additional features, such as a larger 15.6-inch touchscreen infotainment system, multi-colour ambient lighting, reclining rear seats, and even Level-2 ADAS.

• However, the new Punch EV also gets some unique touches as well, including a larger digital driver’s display, an air purifier, glovebox cooling with illumination, paddle shifters, Alexa connectivity and even a rear wiper with washer.

• You can check out the variant-wise features on offer with the facelifted Tata Punch EV to help decide the right variant for your needs.

• Alternatively, if you can make do with less features, but want a comfortable ride, do consider the Citroen eC3. We have done a detailed comparison of the same with the Punch EV to help you make an informed decision. 

Electric Powertrain

• Both the EVs come with a single electric motor, but it’s the MG Windsor EV that has larger battery pack choices with each of the two versions on sale.

• It’s the MG Windsor EV’s setup that makes the maximum amount of power and even the highest torque.

• However, the smaller footprint and relatively smaller battery options with slightly lower output figures mean that the 2026 Tata Punch EV is more frugal of the two when it comes to energy usage.

• Our detailed variant-wise battery pack options story will help you pick the right variant that suits your driving requirements the best. Consequently, we have also covered whether you should opt for the internal combustion engine (ICE) version of the Punch or its electric version instead.

Charging Options

• Given that the new Punch EV has smaller battery packs than the corresponding versions of the MG EV, it charges faster by more than a few hours in both scenarios than the MG EV with the 15A plug point and even when the 7.4 kW AC fast charger is considered.

CarDekho Says…

The Tata Punch EV, with the recent refresh, comes with larger battery packs and higher claimed range figures, thereby further reducing range anxiety. Its compact size and comfortable cabin for a family of four make it a hard choice to say no to. We have also covered other aspects and details about the Tata Punch EV in our Ultimate Buying Guide. 

If you want a Tata EV, but want something smaller, you should consider the Tiago EV (detailed comparison with the Punch EV here). 

With the MG Windsor EV, what you get over the Punch EV is a more spacious cabin, a more powerful electric powertrain setup and many extra modern-age features. The Windsor EV even offers an exciting performance and offers a balanced ride and handling setup in most scenarios. However, its polarising design and lack of physical controls inside the cabin will certainly take a little getting used to, but if you can look past that, the MG EV does come across as a well-packaged product for its price.