Electric vehicles steal the show at Munro's East Kilbride event

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【Summary】Munro Vehicles, a manufacturer of electric 4x4s, showcased their first customer vehicles during an open day in East Kilbride. The vehicles, known as the Munro MK_1, offer a range of up to 190 miles and have towing capacities of up to 3.5 tonnes. The company has already received over 250 pre-orders and is nearing completion of its first two production models. The visit included a Q&A session with the founders and was attended by investors, deposit holders, and fans.

FutureCar Staff Aug 15, 2023 6:42 AM PT

Electric vehicles steal the show at Munro's East Kilbride event

MUNRO Vehicles, a manufacturer of all-electric 4x4s, recently hosted MSP Graham Simpson at its headquarters to showcase the first vehicles entering production. The company organized an open day in East Kilbride, where 61 investors, deposit holders, and fans were given tours of the workshops where the initial customer vehicles are being built.

The highlight of the visit was a Q&A session with the founders of Munro, where attendees had the opportunity to ask questions about production schedules and the capabilities of the MK_1 electric-powered, four-wheel-drive vehicle. The first two customer vehicles being hand-built at the East Kilbride site are Founder Editions.

The first vehicle, a black truck, is being constructed to Munro's Range specification. It boasts a power output of 220kW, 600Nm of torque, an estimated range of 190 miles, and a towing capacity of 2.5 tonnes. The second vehicle, a gloss-white pick-up built in ultimate specification Performance guise, features a 280kW battery, 700Nm of torque, a towing capacity of 3.5 tonnes, and an estimated range of 190 miles.

The Munro MK_1 is considered a ‘ground-breaking' solution as it combines the reliability and repairability of a full-time 4×4 mechanical drivetrain with an electric powertrain, resulting in zero tailpipe emissions. The rear bed of the vehicle can accommodate a 1,050kg Euro Pallet payload, while the Performance model has a maximum braked towing capacity of 3,500kg, making it suitable for various purposes such as hauling farm implements, livestock, construction equipment, and disaster relief supplies.

Munro has already received over 250 pre-orders for both the truck and pick-up models. With the support of financial partners, the company is well-positioned to capitalize on the significant global market opportunity as it nears completion of its first two production models.

Graham Simpson MSP, a member of the Scottish Parliament sustainable transport and renewable energy and energy efficiency cross-party groups, expressed his fascination with Munro Vehicles and commended the company as Scotland's first volume automotive manufacturer in over four decades.

Munro CEO and co-founder Russell Peterson stated that he and his team are proud to showcase the engineering and passion behind these remarkable all-terrain electric vehicles. They were delighted to welcome MSP Graham Simpson to their headquarters and demonstrate the innovative sustainable transport solutions being developed in Scotland.