Munro Vehicles' electric 4x4 enters production

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【Summary】Munro Vehicles has introduced its first all-electric 4x4 vehicle, marking the first light vehicle production in Scotland in over 40 years. The Munro MK_1 comes in two editions, both designed with clean-sheet principles and a 50-year service life. The vehicles offer impressive power and towing capacity, an estimated range of 190 miles, and zero tailpipe emissions. With over 250 pre-orders, Munro is targeting various sectors including mining, construction, utilities, agriculture, and defense.

FutureCar Staff Aug 15, 2023 6:41 AM PT

Munro Vehicles' electric 4x4 enters production

Munro Vehicles has started production of its first all-electric 4x4, marking the first time in over four decades that a light vehicle has been made in Scotland. The company's East Kilbride headquarters has hand-built the first two customer vehicles, which are founder editions designed with completely new principles and engineered to last 50 years.

The first vehicle is a black truck with 220kW of power and 600Nm of torque. It has an estimated range of 190 miles and a towing capacity of 2.5 tonnes. The second vehicle is a pick-up with a 280kW battery, a towing capacity of 3.5 tonnes, and an estimated range of 190 miles.

The Munro MK_1 is an electric-powered, four-wheel-drive vehicle that combines a full-time 4x4 mechanical drivetrain with an advanced electric powertrain, resulting in zero tailpipe emissions. It has a spacious rear bed that can hold a 1050kg Euro pallet payload. The performance model of the vehicle has a maximum braked towing capacity of 3,500kg, making it suitable for various purposes such as transporting farm implements, livestock, construction equipment, and disaster relief supplies.

The Munro MK_1 has a peak power output of 375kW and 700Nm of torque, allowing it to accelerate from 0 to 60mph in just 4.9 seconds. It is available in utility, performance, and range variants to cater to different needs.

The vehicle is equipped with an 82.4kWh battery, which can be rapidly charged from 15% to 80% capacity in just 36 minutes using a 100kW DC charger. With a fully charged battery, it can travel over 190 miles, providing up to 16 hours of off-road operation on a single charge.

Munro has already received more than 250 pre-orders for both the truck and pick-up models. The company is targeting sectors such as mining, construction, utilities, agriculture, and defense.

"The team and I are thrilled to have the opportunity to showcase the engineering and passion that goes into building these incredible all-terrain electric vehicles," said Russell Peterson, CEO and co-founder of Munro.