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Full pricing and specs have been introduced for the 2026 KGM Musso EV, which units a brand new worth benchmark for an all-electric ute in Australia, at simply $60,000 drive-away for personal patrons.
That’s considerably decrease than the one electrical ute presently obtainable right here – the rear-wheel drive LDV eT60 dual-cab priced at $92,990 earlier than on-road prices.
Nonetheless, the eT60 will quickly get replaced by the all-new eTerron 9, which is prone to be extra inexpensive, and there’s plenty of different new EV utes coming to this market quickly, together with the Toyota HiLux BEV in 2026 and the Isuzu D-Max EV.
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Pricing
Three variants of the pure-electric dual-cab can be obtainable, together with the eponymous entry-level, front-wheel drive Musso EV, the higher geared up Black Edge for simply $2000 further, and the top-spec Musso EV AWD for an additional $2000.
| Mannequin | Drive-away worth |
|---|---|
| 2026 KGM Musso EV | $60,000 |
| 2026 KGM Musso EV Black Edge | $62,000 |
| 2026 KGM Musso EV AWD | $64,000 |
For reference, the flagship diesel-powered KGM Musso XLV Final dual-cab 4×4 ute is priced at $53,000 drive-away.
Autos can be obtainable at chosen KGM dealerships by the top of this month, earlier than the official begin of gross sales on December 1.
Drivetrains and Effectivity
In contrast to KGM’s present Musso vary, which rides on a ladder-frame chassis, the Musso EV is underpinned by a monocoque chassis just like the Korean automaker’s Actyon and Torres mid-size SUVs.
As we outlined in September, the Musso EV can be supplied right here with a selection of single-motor front-wheel drive and dual-motor all-wheel drive powertrains, each that includes an 80.6kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery.
Driving vary has now been listed at 420km (WLTP) for 2WD variants and 380km (WLTP) for AWD variants. For reference, the LDV eTerron 9 – which has beforehand been confirmed for our market, however for which native timing has but to be locked in – has a WLTP vary of as much as 430km.
| 2WD | AWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Most energy – entrance motor / rear motor | 152kW / – | 152kW / 152kW |
| Most torque – entrance motor / rear motor | 339Nm / – | 339Nm / 339Nm |
| Mixed system output – energy / torque | 152kW / 339Nm | 175kW / 630Nm |
| Transmission | 1-speed auto (discount gear) | 1-speed auto (discount gear) |
| Drive kind | Entrance-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
| Battery capability | 80.6kWh | 80.6kWh |
| Battery chemistry | Lithium iron phosphate (LFP) | Lithium iron phosphate (LFP) |
| AC cost fee | 10.5kW | 10.5kW |
| DC cost fee | 300kW | 300kW |
| Electrical vary (WLTP) | 420km | 380km |
| Vitality consumption (mixed, WLTP) | 23kWh/100km | 26kWh/100km |
Entrance-drive variations of the Musso EV produce a mixed 152kW of energy and 339Nm of torque, with the AWD flagship including a rear-mounted electrical motor to output 175kW and 630Nm.
In distinction, whereas the body-on-frame LDV eT60 makes simply 130kW, the eTerron 9 is obtainable abroad with a selection of 200kW single-motor rear-drive and 325kW dual-motor AWD configurations.
The Musso EV’s battery could be DC fast-charged at as much as 300kW, at which it’ll settle for a 20 to 80 per cent recharge in a claimed 31 minutes. A ten-80 per cent cost takes roughly 46 minutes on a 100kW charger and 36 minutes on a 300kW charger.
A 0-100 per cent cost on a 11kW AC charger takes roughly 10 hours and 20 minutes.
Constructed-in Automobile-to-Load (V2L) performance permits exterior energy provide for tenting gear, instruments, or out of doors home equipment.
Regenerative braking is adjustable throughout three ranges by way of steering wheel-mounted paddles.
Dimensions
The Musso EV measures 5160mm lengthy, 1920mm vast and 1750mm tall on a 3150mm wheelbase, making it 190mm shorter than the Ford Ranger PHEV on a 120mm shorter wheelbase.
| KGM Musso EV | |
|---|---|
| Size | 5160mm |
| Width | 1920mm |
| Top | 1750mm |
| Wheelbase | 3150mm |
| Min. floor clearance | 181.4mm |
| Method angle | 20.2 levels |
| Departure angle | 24.3 levels |
| Ramp breakover angle | 15.1 levels |
| Tub size | 1345mm |
| Tub width | 1515mm |
| Tub depth | 510mm |
| Kerb weight | 2165kg (2WD) 2285kg (AWD) |
| Gross car mass (GVM) | 3070kg (2WD) 3090kg (AWD) |
| Gross mixed mass | 4870kg (2WD) 4890kg (AWD) |
| Most payload | 905kg (2WD) 805kg (AWD) |
| Unbraked towing capability | 750kg |
| Braked towing capability | 1800kg |
| Max. tow ball obtain | 180kg |
In contrast to most dual-cab utes, the Musso EV’s rear suspension is a multi-link setup with self-levelling shock absorbers, somewhat than a extra rugged solid-axle leaf-spring association on the rear.
As such, braked towing capability is restricted to 1800kg (most diesel dual-cabs can tow as much as 3500kg), which is however greater than the eT60’s 1000kg, and payload is a extra aggressive 905kg for 2WD variations and 805kg for the AWD variant.
That’s aggressive with plug-in hybrid utes just like the Ford Ranger (808kg-973kg), BYD Shark 6 (790kg) and GWM Cannon Alpha (685kg), however the Musso EV falls brief on floor clearance which is simply 181mm.
Inside, KGM says the Musso EV provides comparable second-row area to a mid-size SUV, in addition to 1002mm of headroom, and its rear seat is 60/40-split and folding, heated within the outboard positions, and has an 80mm sliding vary and a 32-degrees reclining angle.
The Musso EV is claimed to share its tub dimensions with the diesel Musso, with a tray together with eight cargo tie-down hooks, a moulded tub liner that extends excessive edges, and illumination.
Servicing and Guarantee
The Musso EV can be lined by KGM Australia’s seven-year, unlimited-kilometre new-vehicle guarantee, and its high-voltage battery can be lined by a 10-year, unlimited-kilometre guarantee.
Service intervals and pricing haven’t but been confirmed.
Security
The KGM Musso EV is but to be assessed by Euro NCAP or its native affiliate ANCAP.
Commonplace security tools contains:
- Adaptive cruise management
- Autonomous emergency braking
- Lane-keep help
- Entrance Automobile Begin Alert (FVSA)
- Multi-collision braking
- Trailer Stability Help (TSA)
- Entrance and rear parking sensors
- Encompass-view digicam with 3D view
- Eight airbags
Commonplace Tools
The Musso EV 2WD comes with the next normal tools:
- 17-inch alloy wheels
- LED headlights, tail-lights and DRLs
- Computerized high-beam
- Self-levelling rear suspension
- Twin-zone local weather management
- 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen
- 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster
- Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Leatherette upholstery
- 8-way energy entrance seats with energy driver seat lumbar
- Sliding, folding, reclining and 60/40-split rear seats
- Heated entrance and rear outer seats
- Ventilated entrance seats
- Ambient inside lighting
- Leather-based-trimmed and heated steering wheel
- Heated, power-adjustable and power-folding door mirrors
- Rain-sensing wipers
- Wi-fi telephone charger
- Sturdy rear tub liner with lighting and bumper nook steps
Musso EV 2WD Black Edge provides:
- Leather-based and suede seat trim
- Suede head restraints and door trim part
- Black 17-inch alloy wheels
- Black exterior highlights:
- Bonnet garnish
- Door mirrors
- Black steering wheel bezel
- Darkish woodgrain sprint trim
Colors
Each the bottom 2WD and the AWD flagship come normal with “Black Leather-based Look” inside trim, whereas the 2WD Black Edge has “Black Leather-based & Suede” trim.
Grand White is the one normal exterior paint color, with all metallic hues attracting a $700 surcharge. The Black Edge is just obtainable with Grand White paint and House Black metallic.
Metallic finishes embrace:
- House Black
- Blazing Gold
- Marble Gray
- Extremely Marine
- Amazonia Marine
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