Munro's initial batch of cars almost finished

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【Summary】Scottish electric 4x4 manufacturer, Munro Vehicles, is nearing completion of its first customer vehicles. The company has received over 250 pre-orders for its truck and pick-up models, with demand expected to increase from industries such as mining, construction, utilities, agriculture, and defence. Munro aims to provide zero-emission mobility solutions for challenging sectors like agriculture and wind turbine management.

FutureCar Staff Aug 16, 2023 11:46 PM PT

Munro's initial batch of cars almost finished

Munro Vehicles, a Scottish manufacturer of all-electric 4x4s, is making significant progress in completing its first vehicles for customers. The factory in East Kilbride has received over 250 pre-orders for both the truck and pick-up models, with expectations of even higher volume from target markets such as mining, construction, utilities, agriculture, and defense.

The company recently welcomed 61 investors, deposit holders, and supporters to witness the production of the first light vehicle in Scotland in over four decades. Conservative MSP Graham Simpson, who is part of the Scottish Parliament's Sustainable Transport and Energy Efficiency groups, expressed his fascination with Munro Vehicles and its potential impact on Scotland's future. He believes that the brand's rugged, all-electric 4x4 could be the solution needed for sectors like agriculture, forestry, and wind turbine management, which are more challenging to decarbonize. Simpson also sees the potential for Munro to become a major employer in the region, creating highly skilled jobs within the company and the wider supply chain.

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

The first two customer vehicles, known as Founder Editions, are currently being hand-built in Munro's East Kilbride headquarters. The first vehicle is a truck built to Munro's Range specification, equipped with 220kW of power, 600Nm of torque, an estimated range of 190 miles, and a 2.5-tonne braked towing weight. The second vehicle is a pick-up featuring a 280kW battery, 700Nm of torque, a 3.5-tonne towing capacity, and an estimated range of 190 miles.

The Munro MK_1, equipped with an 82.4kWh battery, can be rapidly recharged from 15% to 80% capacity in just 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.