KGM Musso EV set to be South Korea’s first electric pick-up

South Korea’s KGM has confirmed that it will launch an all-electric version of its Musso pick-up.

The brand, previously known as SsangYong, said the electric pick-up would be the first in a new unified family of pick-ups under the Musso name.

The Musso EV will be launched in the first quarter of 2025 and is expected to come the UK.

Despite sharing a name with the brand’s diesel pick-up, the new electric Musso is based on the same platform as the Torres EVX SUV, rather than the existing truck’s ladder-frame chassis.

The Musso EV was previewed by the KGM O100 concept, which was showcased at the Seoul Motor Show in 2023, and shares a very similar front end design to the Torres EVX. Elsewhere, it’s a very traditional pick-up body shape but with embellishments including contrast-coloured wheel arch cladding, a chunky plastic roll hoop and prominent side steps.

KGM hasn’t revealed any powertrain details yet but it is expected to come in various configurations, including two- and four-wheel-drive options. As it shares a platform with the Torres EVX, we wouldn’t be surprised if the two-wheel-drive Musso EV used the same 204bhp/250lb ft motor as that large SUV. All-wheel-drive will presumably require a second motor on the rear axle, bringing extra power as well as traction.

The Torres uses a 74kWh battery that delivers an alleged 287 miles of range. We’ll have to wait and see how that will be affected by the demands of pick-up life, or if KGM will fit it with a different battery.

The Musso EV’s arrival could supersede the launch of the Maxus eTerron 9, which was touted as Europe’s first all-wheel-drive electric pick-up. It will also mean that buyers will have an electric alternative to the compromised Maxus T90EV.