The KGM Musso EVX is the Korean brand’s electric foray into the pickup segment, a sector that is particularly resistant to electrification. Although it shares its name with the diesel Musso pickup, it is a completely different vehicle with no mechanical relation to the petrol-powered model.
Aesthetically, it follows the design language of the KGM Torres EVX, with a robust and striking look, albeit with hardly any brand badges on the front. In fact, technically they are quite similar, to the point that one could say the Musso EVX is the pickup version of the Torres EVX.
The KGM Torres SUV Converted into a Pickup
Its main advantage is the price: starting at 40,179 euros (36,779 euros with this month’s promotion), which places it well below its two only electric rivals currently on the market. The 177 HP Maxus T90 starts at 58,500 euros and the Maxus eTerron 9 with 442 HP begins at 68,759 euros. As for the electric Toyota Hi-Lux planned by the brand, it is not yet on sale in Spain. This price difference could be decisive in a market that is still in its infancy.
For 40,000 euros, the KGM Musso EVX offers a 5.16-meter double-cab pickup with an 80.6 kWh battery, a 204 HP motor, front-wheel drive and a payload capacity of 500 kg. Above that there is an all-wheel-drive version with two motors for a total output of 237 HP. Available in two finishes, Pro and Limited, priced from 43,325 euros and 46,229 euros, respectively.
Prices KGM Musso EVX
|
power |
drivetrain |
range |
price |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Musso EVX Pro 4×2 |
204 HP |
Front-wheel drive |
420 km |
40,179 euros |
|
Musso EVX Pro 4×4 |
234 HP |
All-wheel drive |
379 km |
43,325 euros |
|
Musso EVX LIMITED 4×4 |
234 HP |
All-wheel drive |
379 km |
46,229 euros |
Equipped with an 80.6 kWh battery manufactured by BYD, with an officially certified range of 420 km for the rear-wheel-drive version and 379 km for the top-spec Musso EVX Limited AWD.
In any case, it far surpasses the Maxus T90 (330 km) and sits slightly below the Maxus eTerron 9 (430 km). In real-world use, reaching 300 km seems perfectly feasible.
The LFP (lithium iron phosphate) battery does not stand out for its charging speed. It is limited to 120 kW in DC (11 kW in AC). It allows moving from 10% to 80% charge in 36 minutes. With a home charger of 7.4 kW, a full recharge would take a little over six hours.
While the cabin is similar to that of the Torres EVX in terms of space and finishes, the loading platform measures 1,515 mm in width, 1,345 mm in length and 510 mm in height. It is enough for a European pallet, but payload capacity is limited to just 500 kg. It is well below the one-ton threshold reached by virtually all diesel pickups, as well as Maxus’ electric pickups.
Interior and Equipment
It comes with a fairly complete set of equipment for its price, including dual-zone climate control and V2L technology to power devices or tools, and the Limited version even includes leather seats with electric adjustments. Onboard, the highlight is a panoramic screen that groups two 12.3-inch displays.
One of them is the instrument cluster, while the second manages the multimedia system and the climate control. Although the infotainment software is somewhat slow and not very intuitive. That said, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay come as standard. Externally, 17-inch alloy wheels, side steps and LED headlights are included.
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