Munro Vehicles unveils production-ready all-electric 4x4

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【Summary】Munro Vehicles has started production of its all-electric 4x4, the Munro MK_1, which is the first light vehicle to be made in Scotland in over 40 years. The founder editions of the vehicle offer a range of 190 miles and a towing capacity of up to 3.5 tonnes. The electric vehicle combines a full-time 4x4 mechanical drivetrain with a state-of-the-art electric powertrain, and it has received over 250 pre-orders from sectors such as mining, construction, agriculture, and defense.

FutureCar Staff Aug 14, 2023 6:15 AM PT

Munro Vehicles unveils production-ready all-electric 4x4

Munro Vehicles has announced the production of its first all-electric 4x4, marking the first light vehicle to be made in Scotland in over four decades. The company's East Kilbride headquarters will hand-build the first two Munro MK_1 customer vehicles, which are founder editions designed with clean-sheet principles and engineered for long-term service.

The first vehicle, a black truck, boasts 220kW of power, 600Nm of torque, and an estimated range of 190 miles. It also has a braked towing weight of 2.5 tonnes. The second vehicle is a pick-up built for ultimate performance, featuring 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 offers a spacious rear bed capable of accommodating 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 hauling farm implements, livestock, construction equipment, and disaster relief supplies.

With a peak power output of 375kW and 700Nm of torque, the Munro MK_1 can accelerate to 60mph in just 4.9 seconds. The vehicle comes in utility, performance, and range variants, catering to different needs. It is equipped with an 82.4kWh battery that can be rapidly recharged from 15% to 80% capacity in 36 minutes using a 100kW DC charger. A fully charged battery provides a range of over 190 miles, enabling up to 16 hours of off-road operation on a single charge.

Munro has already received over 250 pre-orders for both the truck and pick-up models. The company is targeting sectors such as mining, construction, utilities, agriculture, and defense. Russell Peterson, CEO and co-founder of Munro, expressed pride in sharing the engineering and passion behind these all-terrain electric vehicles.