South Korean brand, KGM, has officially launched its first electric ute in Australia, with prices coming in lower than expected and starting at around $60,000, before on road costs.
KGM, previously known as Ssangyong, received approval for its electric ute two months ago, and has now officially launched the Musso EV.
It will come in two variants – 2WD and AWD – and prices will begin at $60,000 before on-roads for the 2WD variant.
The three variants in the line-up, with their before on-road pricing coming in at:
- Musso EV – $60,000
- Musso EV Black Edge – $62,000
- Musso EV AWD – $64,000
Joseph Lee, Managing Director at KGM Australia says Ā the Musso EV is purpose-built for lifestyle drivers who want practicality, efficiency and weekend-ready versatility in one package.
“Itās a vehicle that embraces the outdoor lifestyle while pushing the boundaries of innovation,” he said. “This highly anticipated new vehicle offers KGM Australia the opportunity to lead into the lifestyle electric Ute space.ā
The announced pricing would put the Musso EV in the same pricing region as the popular BYD Shark 6 PHEV ute, which starts at $57,900.
The Musso, however, is fully electric. It is 5.16 metres long and has a tare weight which ranges between 2165 and 2,285 kg, making it one of the lighter electric utes on the market.
Powering the Musso EV is a 152 kW motor in the RWD version, while the AWD bumps that power up.
These variants are fed by a 80.6 kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery pack. It can deliver up to 420 km on the WLTP cycle for the RWD variant. The AWD sees a slightly shorter range, coming in with 380 km. On top of that, vehicle-to-load (V2L) is available.
This battery can be fast charged at speeds of up to 120 kW. With this speed, the Musso EV can be fast-charged from 20-80% in 31 minutes, according to specs released for our market.
When it comes to towing, a 1,800 kg towing capacity is on offer, and as per the specs, the Musso EV will come with 17-inch alloy wheels. It also has a ground clearance of 181.4 cm, making it a reasonable ride height for this ute.
KGM is an acronym for KG Mobility based in South Korea and has recently been bringing in vehicles which were previously badged as Ssangyong.
EVs have started to take off in Australia, but the ute market has yet to see many EV models available to drivers. We had expected this ute to have pricing starts at around $A70,000, if European prices are anything to go by.
The Musso EV will come with a 7-Year unlimited kilometre warranty on the vehicle as well as a class-leading 10-year unlimited kilometre warranty on the battery pack.
It will arrive at selected KGM dealers in November with official sales beginning on 1 December 2025.
Model line-up
Available from launch will be the highly specified 2WD and AWD Musso EV with the option of a unique 2WD āBlack Edgeā edition.
Equipment highlights
Musso EV 2WD
- Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
- 17ā Alloy Wheels
- LED Headlights, taillights and DRLs
- Self-levelling rear suspension
- Dual-zone climate control
- Integrated panoramic display with 12.3ā dual display LCD instrument cluster and touch screen infotainment
- Apple CarPlayā¢ and Android Autoā¢
- 3D 360Ā° camera
- Leather look 8-way powered front seats with powered driver seat lumbar
- Sliding, folding and reclining 60/40 rear seats
- Heated front and rear outer seats
- Ventilated front seats
- Ambient interior lighting
- Leather heated steering wheel
- Heated, power adjustable and power folding door mirrors
- Rain sensing wipers
- Wireless phone charger
- Durable rear tub liner with lighting and bumper corner steps
Musso EV AWD
Musso EV 2WD highlights with:
- All Wheel Drive (AWD)
Musso EV 2WD Black Edge
Musso EV 2WD highlights with:
- Leather and suede seats
- Suede headrests and door trim section
- Black 17ā alloy wheels
- Black exterior highlights:
- Bonnet garnish
- Door mirrors
- Tailgate badge
- Sail plane
- Front bumper trim
- C-Pillar emblem
- Black steering wheel bezel
- Dark wood grain dash trim
Ā Standard safety equipment
- 8 Airbags
- Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB)
- Lane Keeping Assist (LKA)
- Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
- Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
- Front Vehicle Start Alert (FVSA)
- High Beam Assist (HBA)
- Safety Distance Alert (SDA)
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
- Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
- Brake Assist System (BAS)
- Emergency Stop Signal (ESS)
- Multi-Collision Braking (MCB)
- Trailer Stability Assist (TSA)
- Front and rear parking sensors
Key Specifications
| Drivetrain | 2WD | AWD | |
| Electric motor type | Interior permanent magnet synchronous motor | ||
| Maximum power – front motor / rear motor | 152 kW / – | 152 kW / 152 kW | |
| Maximum torque – front motor / rear motor | 339 Nm / – | 339 Nm / 339 Nm | |
| Combined system output – power / torque | 152 kW / 339 Nm | 175 kW / 630 Nm | |
| Transmission type | 1 Speed automatic (reduction gear) | ||
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive | |
| Battery | Ā | Ā | |
| Type | Lithium Iron Phosphate (LifeP04) | ||
| Capacity | 80.6 kWh | ||
| Voltage | 371.2 V | ||
| AC Standard Charging1 | Ā | Ā | |
| Standard charge 0-100% (11kW charger) | Approx. 10h 20m | ||
| Onboard charger power | 10.5 kW | ||
| DC Fast Charging1 | Ā | Ā | |
| Fast charge 10-80% (300kW charger) | Approx. 36m | ||
| Fast charge 10-80% (100kW charger) | Approx. 46m | ||
| Range2 | Ā | Ā | |
| Electric range (Combined) | 420 km | 380 km | |
| Electric energy consumption (Combined) | 230 Wh/km | 260 Wh/km | |
| Exterior Dimensions | Ā | Ā | |
| Length | 5,160 mm | ||
| Width | 1,920 mm | ||
| Height | 1,750 mm | ||
| Wheelbase | 3,150 mm | ||
| Min ground clearance | 181.4 mm | ||
| Approach/departure/ramp breakover angle | 20.2Ā°/24.3Ā°/15.1Ā° | ||
| Tub Dimensions | Ā | Ā | |
| Length | 1,345 mm | ||
| Width | 1,515 mm | ||
| Depth | 510 mm | ||
| Weights | Ā | ||
| Kerb weight | 2,165 kg | 2,285 kg | |
| Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM) | 3,070 kg | 3,090 kg | |
| Gross Combined Mass (GCM) | 4,870 kg | 4,890 kg | |
| Maximum payload | 905 kg | 805 kg | |
| Towing Capacity3 | Ā | ||
| Towing capacity (unbraked) | 750 kg | ||
| Towing capacity (braked) | 1,800 kg | ||
| Max. tow ball download | 180 kg | ||
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Recommended Drive Away Pricing
| Grade | Price (Private buyers) |
| Musso EV | $60,000 |
| Musso EV Black Edge | $62,000 |
| Musso EV AWD | $64,000 |
Colour and trimĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā
| Grade | Trim | Grand White | Space Black* | Blazing Gold* | Marble Grey* | Ultra Marine* | Amazonia Green* |
| 2WD | Black Leather Look | āŗ | āŗ | āŗ | āŗ | āŗ | āŗ |
| 2WD Black Edge | Black Leather & Suede | āŗ | āŗ | – | – | – | – |
| AWD | Black Leather Look | āŗ | āŗ | āŗ | āŗ | āŗ | āŗ |
*Metallic paint – $700
RizĀ is the founder of carloop based in Melbourne, specialising in Australian EV data, insight reports and trends. He is a mechanical engineer who spent the first 7 years of his career building transport infrastructure before starting carloop. He has a passion for cars, particularly EVs and wants to help reduce transport emissions in Australia. He currently drives a red Tesla Model 3.