Short answer: the Mahindra XUV 3XO EV is the most powerful, the Tata Nexon EV is the cheapest and has the longest claimed range with its 45kWh battery, and the MG Windsor is the roomiest and offers battery rental. The Nexon EV starts at ₹12.49 lakh*, the XUV 3XO EV at ₹13.89 lakh* and the Windsor at ₹14.85 lakh* ex-showroom.
Key facts.
Mahindra XUV 3XO EV: ₹13.89 lakh* to ₹14.96 lakh*. A 39.4kWh battery and a 150hp, 310Nm front motor. Mahindra claims 351km, and quotes up to 285km in real-world use.
Tata Nexon EV: ₹12.49 lakh* to ₹17.89 lakh*. 30kWh (275km MIDC) or 45kWh (489km MIDC, 142hp, 215Nm).
MG Windsor: ₹14.85 lakh* to ₹19.15 lakh*. 38kWh (332km) or 52.9kWh (449km), both with a 136hp motor. Battery rental is offered at ₹3.99* per km (38kWh) or ₹4.50* per km (52.9kWh).
Price and specifications compared.
Mahindra XUV 3XO EV | Tata Nexon EV | MG Windsor | |
|---|---|---|---|
Price* | ₹13.89 lakh to ₹14.96 lakh | ₹12.49 lakh to ₹17.89 lakh | ₹14.85 lakh to ₹19.15 lakh |
Battery | 39.4kWh | 30kWh or 45kWh | 38kWh or 52.9kWh |
Power | 150hp, 310Nm | Up to 142hp, 215Nm | 136hp |
Claimed range | 351km | 275km or 489km | 332km or 449km |
Battery rental | No | No | Yes |
Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 |
Round by round.
Round | Winner | Why |
|---|---|---|
Price | Nexon EV | It starts ₹1.40 lakh* below the XUV 3XO EV and ₹2.36 lakh* below the Windsor. |
Power | XUV 3XO EV | 150hp and 310Nm, the most torque of the three. |
Claimed range | Nexon EV | 489km with the 45kWh battery. |
Space | Windsor | Autocar India says it feels much roomier and has a huge boot. |
Flexible ownership | Windsor | Battery rental lowers the purchase price. |
Road tax in Delhi and Ghaziabad.
Under Delhi's EV policy, electric cars with an ex-showroom price of up to ₹30 lakh get a full road-tax and registration-fee waiver from 1 July 2026 to 31 March 2030. Read how the Delhi EV policy affects Mahindra EVs and EV road tax in Ghaziabad and Noida. All three are well below ₹30 lakh*.
Who each one suits.
Choose the XUV 3XO EV if you want the strongest performance in a compact EV and mostly drive in the city.
Choose the Nexon EV if you want the lowest price or the longest claimed range.
Choose the MG Windsor if rear-seat space and boot size matter most, or you prefer battery rental.
Test drive the XUV 3XO EV in Ghaziabad.
Shiva Group's Mahindra showrooms at C-22 Lohia Nagar, Ghaziabad, and Site-IV, Sahibabad, can arrange an XUV 3XO EV test drive. See our Mahindra showroom page for Ghaziabad. Considering petrol or diesel instead? Read XUV 3XO vs Tata Nexon vs Maruti Brezza.
Frequently asked questions.
Which is cheapest: XUV 3XO EV, Nexon EV or Windsor?
The Tata Nexon EV, from ₹12.49 lakh* ex-showroom. The XUV 3XO EV starts at ₹13.89 lakh* and the MG Windsor at ₹14.85 lakh*.
What is the range of the XUV 3XO EV?
Mahindra claims 351km from the 39.4kWh battery and quotes up to 285km in real-world use.
Which is the most powerful?
The XUV 3XO EV, with 150hp and 310Nm.
Can I buy the MG Windsor without the battery?
Yes. MG offers battery rental, where you pay ₹3.99* per km for the 38kWh battery or ₹4.50* per km for the 52.9kWh battery.
Related comparisons.
Terms and conditions.
*Prices are ex-showroom prices in India, checked in November 2026. They can change without notice.
*Ex-showroom prices exclude registration, road tax, insurance, accessories, extended warranty and other charges. On-road prices depend on the state of registration, the variant and whether the vehicle is registered to a person or a company.
*Specifications are the manufacturers' published figures as reported by the sources below. Performance, range and fuel-economy figures are claimed, not measured by us.
*Round winners are our editorial judgement based on published prices and specifications. They are not the result of a road test.
*Offers, availability, colours, seating layouts and delivery times vary by variant and over time. Confirm the current price and an on-road quote with Shiva Group's Mahindra showrooms in Ghaziabad before you book.
Sources.
Autocar India: Mahindra XUV 3XO EV, checked November 2026
Autocar India: Tata Nexon EV range, checked November 2026
Autocar India: MG Windsor, checked November 2026
Disclosure: Shiva Group publishes this newsroom and is an authorised Mahindra dealer in Ghaziabad (C-22 Lohia Nagar, and Site-IV, Sahibabad).
About Shiva Group
Shiva Group is a family-owned automotive retail group with a legacy since 1928 and in automotive retail since 1972. Headquartered in Delhi NCR, the Group is an authorised sales and service partner for nine brands across two-wheelers, cars and SUVs, and commercial vehicles — Bajaj, Chetak, KTM, Triumph, Mahindra, Land Rover, MG Select, Bajaj Three-Wheelers and Mahindra Commercial — with a network across Delhi NCR and North India.
