Viral Video Shows Locked MG Windsor EV Moving On Its Own in Ludhiana, Hitting Street Vendors
A viral video from Ludhiana, Punjab, shows a locked, seemingly driverless MG Windsor EV moving unexpectedly and hitting street vendors. Bystanders later smashed the vehicle's windows. Neither the police nor MG Motor India has issued an official statement yet. A video of the incident has also gone viral on social media.
A video circulating online shows an MG Windsor EV in Ludhiana, Punjab, appearing to move unexpectedly and strike street vendors, with the vehicle later found locked and damaged. The footage, shared widely on social media, including a post by journalist Sunil Ravish, captures a white MG Windsor EV with a Punjab registration plate moving on a road in Ludhiana district.
According to descriptions accompanying the video, the car started moving on its own, locked its doors, and made contact with street vendors. Bystanders are seen gathered around the vehicle afterwards. The car's windows appear broken in later frames, with glass visible inside the cabin, and people examining the damage. Ludhiana Shooting Bid Foiled as Police Kill Two Doni Bal Gang Operatives in Encounter.
No official statement from local police, the vehicle’s owner, or MG Motor India has been widely reported as of Tuesday, September 15, confirming the exact sequence of events, any injuries, or the underlying cause. The video itself does not clearly show a driver inside during the movement sequence.
Background on the MG Windsor EV
The MG Windsor EV is a compact crossover utility vehicle launched in India in September 2024 by JSW MG Motor India. It is positioned as a family-oriented electric model and has become one of the country’s top-selling EVs, with strong monthly sales figures and cumulative volumes exceeding tens of thousands of units within its first year-plus on the market.
It is offered with two battery options: a 38 kWh pack claiming around 332 km of range under standard test conditions and a larger 52.9 kWh pack rated for up to 449 km. Power comes from a front-mounted electric motor producing approximately 136 hp and 200 Nm of torque. Key features include a spacious cabin with reclining rear seats, a large touchscreen, a panoramic glass roof on higher variants, and the i-SMART connected car system. The i-SMART suite supports remote lock/unlock, climate control, vehicle tracking, and anti-theft immobilisation via a smartphone app. Hyundai Bayon SUV Confirmed for India Launch This Diwali 2026.
Pricing typically starts in the mid-teens of lakhs on-road, depending on the variant and battery ownership model (including a Battery-as-a-Service option in some configurations). The model competes in the growing affordable EV segment against rivals such as the Tata Nexon EV and others.
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