Electric vehicles take the spotlight at Munro's East Kilbride event

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【Summary】Munro Vehicles, a manufacturer of all-electric 4x4s, showcased its first customer vehicles during an open day in East Kilbride. The vehicles, with estimated ranges of 190 miles, offer 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. Munro CEO Russell Peterson expressed pride in the team's engineering and passion for building these innovative electric vehicles.

FutureCar Staff Aug 16, 2023 6:39 AM PT

Electric vehicles take the spotlight 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.

During the event, visitors had the chance to ask questions to the company's founders during a Q&A session. The questions covered various topics, including production schedules and the wading capabilities of the MK_1 electric-powered, four-wheel-drive vehicle.

The first two customer vehicles being built at the East Kilbride site are Founder Editions. The initial vehicle, a black truck, is being constructed to Munro's Range specification. It boasts 220kW of power, 600Nm of torque, a 190-mile range, and a 2.5-tonne braked towing weight.

The second vehicle is a gloss-white pick-up built in the ultimate specification Performance guise. It features a 280kW battery, 700Nm of torque, a 3.5-tonne towing capacity, and an estimated range of 190 miles.

The Munro MK_1 is described as a groundbreaking solution that combines the reliability and repairability of a full-time 4x4 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.

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 tap into the significant global market opportunity as it nears completion of its first two production models.

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

Munro CEO and co-founder Russell Peterson expressed his pride in sharing the engineering and passion behind these remarkable all-terrain electric vehicles. He was delighted to welcome MSP Graham Simpson to the headquarters and showcase Scottish innovation in sustainable transport.