- KGM Musso EV launched in UK
- Electric lifestyle pick-up built for work and play
- Range of up to 240 miles between charges
- All-wheel drive and 2.3-tonne towing capacity
- Lesser payload of 690 kg
- Priced at just £42,495
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The KGM Musso EV has officially launched in the UK - and it’s here to disrupt the world of double-cab pick-ups.
We’ve been banging on about the Musso EV for a while now, having tested it in prototype form last year and been suitably impressed.
It’s a unique electric truck that’s unashamedly aimed at the lifestyle market and which could have you questioning whether you really need an SUV.
It’s priced from £42,495 (including VAT and utilising the £2,500 Plug-in Van Grant) and customer test drives begin this May.
Here’s why you should lease one.
What is the KGM Musso EV?
The Musso EV is an electric pick-up that combines ‘the economic benefits of an electric vehicle with the versatility of a pick-up and the comfort of an SUV’, according to KGM.
As you’re probably aware, the rules around double-cab pick-ups changed last year.
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Long story short, those pick-ups are now viewed as ‘cars’ rather than commercial vehicles in the eyes of the taxman and attract much steeper Benefit in Kind (BiK) bills than before.
If you’re going to get a double-cab pick-up, electric is the way forward, as BiK is now calculated based on emissions rather than a low fixed rate (there are other tax implications around pick-ups to consider, including capital allowances and expense deductions, which you can read about here.)
And that’s where the Musso EV comes in.
With a payload of 690 kg, it’s well down on traditionally-fuelled rivals like the Ford Ranger and Isuzu D-Max.
But the load bed itself isn’t that much smaller than the regular diesel Musso (it’s slightly shallower and narrower) and it could still be more than ample if it’s only needed for light graft, or to haul mountain bikes to the trail at the weekend.
You also get a 2.3-tonne towing capacity. Again, that’s not as strong as diesel rivals but could be decent enough for you.
What range does the KGM Musso EV have?
The KGM Musso EV has a range of up to 240 miles between charges.
That’s not huge when compared with most electric SUVs (it’s about the same as the Renault 4 E-Tech) but when you consider the Musso EV has a full-time all-wheel drive system, that figure makes sense.
The Musso EV is underpinned by an 80.6 kWh battery sourced from BYD and which puts power of 207 PS and 339Nm of torque through a full-time AWD system which continuously monitors wheel speeds for stability and automatically redistributes torque to improve stability on varying surfaces.
It’s sprightly from a standing start, accelerating from 0-62mph in around 7.98 seconds.
It’s also quick to charge, with 300 kW DC rapid skills resulting in a 20-80% battery refill in around 31 minutes.
Does the KGM Musso EV handle like an SUV?
It does, yes, and this is one of the trailblazing things about the Musso EV.
Most traditional pick-ups have what’s called a ‘ladder-frame’ chassis, where the cab is bolted on top of that rugged frame to give you better hauling abilities.
It’s a tough, tried-and-trusted set-up, but one that doesn’t always translate well to road comfort and handling.
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The Musso EV, on the other hand, uses a monocoque platform - the body and chassis are built as one single integrated unit, as you get with most passenger cars - which makes it much more agile and confident on the road.
You also get load-sensitive and self-levelling rear suspension which improves things further.
What’s the KGM Musso EV interior like?
The KGM Musso EV is offered in just one all-singing, all-dancing trim level.
You get 17-inch alloys, premium leather upholstery, twin 12.3-inch screens, heated and ventilated front seats, heated outer rear seats, front and rear parking sensors, a 360-degree monitor, a sliding rear bench of seats, self-levelling rear suspension, and vehicle to load (V2L).
There’s also a full suite of safety tech including intelligent adaptive cruise control, autonomous emergency braking, and lane keeping assist.
What are the main rivals to the KGM Musso EV?
When we look at other electric pick-ups that exist right now, the main rival to the Musso EV is arguably the Maxus eTerron 9.
Here you get a similar 620 kg payload but the towing capacity is better than the Musso EV, at 3.5 tonnes.
We’re due to get an electric version of the Toyota Hilux in the coming months while there’s already an Isuzu D-Max EV - which is both expensive, beginning at around £60,000 ex VAT, and makes do with a range of around 163 miles.
An all-electric Ford Ranger is due in 2027.
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