Overview
KGM Automotive — formerly SsangYong, rebranded after the Korean manufacturer’s restructuring — brings the Musso EV to Australia as one of the country’s few electric dual-cab utes. For work vehicle buyers who accumulate high kilometres in urban and suburban environments and want to reduce fuel costs, an electric ute addresses both the utility requirements and the running cost objective.
The Musso EV FWD is the entry configuration. For ute applications that involve regular towing or off-road use, the AWD variant is more appropriate — FWD utes are limited in rough terrain and with heavy trailer loads.
Key Specification
Battery: approximately 73.4kWh. WLTP: approximately 350-400km. Drive: FWD. Payload: approximately 750kg. Towing: approximately 2,000kg braked. Price: approximately $54,990.
Verdict
The Musso EV FWD serves urban ute users who want electric running costs without giving up the dual-cab format. FWD is adequate for on-road and light off-road use. Buyers with regular heavy towing or off-road requirements should evaluate the AWD variant.
