An impressive new electric pick-up truck is headed to Australia, according to the Driven.
The Musso EV is the first electric pick-up truck made by Korean manufacturer KGM. The electric vehicle packs an 80.6-kilowatt-hour lithium iron phosphate battery. The all-wheel drive version offers 266 kilowatt-worth of motor power and 630 Newton-meters of torque. The regular Musso EV ekes out 261 miles of range on a single charge, spending 230 watt-hours per kilometer (or 0.6 miles).
It supports 300-kilowatt DC fast-charging, allowing it to go from 20% to 80% charge in only 31 minutes. Vehicle-to-load functions are included to help deliver power from the car to outside sources.
Plenty of quality electric pick-ups have graced American shores, too. Ford is working on a low-cost model. Chevrolet's 2026 Silverado has impressed early reviewers. One start-up is trying to spin up more domestic manufacturing with its truck.
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The price tag for the Musso EV starts at $60,000 AUD (a little over $39,000 USD), and KGM is keen to get it out to Australian drivers.
"The Musso EV is purpose-built for lifestyle drivers who want practicality, efficiency and weekend-ready versatility in one package," said Joseph Lee, managing director at KGM Australia. "It's a vehicle that embraces the outdoor lifestyle while pushing the boundaries of innovation. This highly anticipated new vehicle offers KGM Australia the opportunity to lead into the lifestyle electric Ute space."
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