Anyone seen that electric ute?

0 0 April 21, 2026 Edit this post

We haven't driven one yet, we haven't even laid eyes on one, but in case you missed it -- KGM's electric ute is available for purchase in Australia.

Priced from $60,000 driveaway, the Musso EV is available in three grades: Musso EV, Musso EV Black Edge and Musso EV AWD.

The two-wheel drive, with energy consumption of 23.0 kWh/100km has a range of up to 420km; the 4x4 at 26.0 kWh/100km gets only 380km.

With 300kW DC fast charging, the battery can be recharged from 20 to 80 per cent in as little as 31 minutes.

The Musso EV’s exterior reflects KGM’s design philosophy, “Powered by toughness,” combining rugged practicality and the refined styling of an SUV.

The front end boasts a sculptured bonnet, horizontal dot-pattern LED daytime running lights with integrated turn signals and LED headlights.

Bold wheel arches and door garnishes add to the rugged look, while the C-pillar with integrated sail plane and “Rhino” emblem signifies Musso’s heritage of strength, grandeur, and unshakeable confidence.

The distinctive identity continues at the rear with a bold, debossed KGM logo on the tailgate, stylish LED combination lights, and a defined rear bumper with a skid plate and integrated steps at each corner.

Musso EV is powered by an 80.6 kWh Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) blade battery, renowned for its exceptional durability and heat resistance.

The 2WD model features a 152kW front motor delivering 339Nm of torque, while the AWD variant adds a 152kW/339Nm rear motor, boosting combined system output to 266kW and 630Nm.

Advanced Cell-to-Cell (CTC) technology increases energy density, while the impact-resistant pack design enhances both protection and performance.

Regenerative braking is adjustable across three levels via steering wheel-mounted paddles, while the intelligent system automatically adapts to road gradients and surrounding traffic, maximising energy recovery.

Customisable charging targets add further flexibility, and built-in Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) functionality enables external power supply for camping gear, tools, or outdoor appliances.

Inside, Musso EV adopts the Slim & Wide concept.

The panoramic dashboard features an integrated 12.3-inch digital cluster and a 12.3-inch centre touchscreen, all powered by KGM’s next-generation Athena 2.0 operating system, delivering faster, more intuitive usability.

The interior is crafted with premium materials and offers superior space and practicality with convenient features such as powered, heated and cooled seats up front and ambient interior lighting.

The same high standard of comfort extends to the rear passengers with adjustable 60/40 seats complimented by heating for the outer positions.

Inside, the rear seats offer generous legroom and cabin width - surpassing typical mid-size SUV standards - alongside 1002mm of headroom.

Rear seats also feature an 80mm sliding range and 32-degrees reclining angle, complemented by a 60/40 split-fold configuration for flexible cargo space and enhanced passenger comfort.

Sharing its tub dimensions with Musso, it includes eight tie-down hooks for securing camping gear, bicycles, surfboards, and other leisure equipment.

A durable, moulded tub liner comes standard and extends over the top edge of the tub for extra protection.

The rear tub also includes lighting for improved visibility when loading or unloading after dark.

Self-levelling rear suspension keeps everything balanced by automatically maintaining the ideal ride height.

This advanced, factory-fitted system enhances stability and safety under heavy loads, outperforming traditional suspension setups.

It’s a smart feature tailored for a versatile EV Ute built to tackle both work duties and weekend adventures.