Munro's initial production vehicles nearing finish

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【Summary】Scottish manufacturer Munro Vehicles is nearing completion of its first all-electric 4x4 vehicles for customers. The company has received over 250 pre-orders for its truck and pick-up models, with demand expected to increase from sectors such as mining, construction, utilities, agriculture, and defence. Munro's vehicles offer zero-emission mobility and could provide a solution for decarbonising challenging sectors in Scotland.

FutureCar Staff Aug 22, 2023 10:26 AM PT

Munro's initial production vehicles nearing finish

Munro Vehicles, the Scottish manufacturer of all-electric 4x4s, is close to 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, and the company expects volume to increase from target markets in mining, construction, utilities, agriculture, and defense.

The company recently invited 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 a 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 provide a solution for sectors such as agriculture, forestry, and wind turbine management, which are challenging to decarbonize. Simpson also sees Munro as a potential 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 the engineering and passion that goes into building these all-terrain electric vehicles. He welcomed MSP Graham Simpson to their headquarters and showcased 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, a truck, is being constructed to Munro's Range specification, offering 220kW of power, 600Nm of torque, a 190-mile range, and a 2.5-tonne braked towing weight. The second vehicle, a pick-up, 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 equipped with an 82.4kWh battery that can be rapidly recharged from 15% to 80% capacity in just 36 minutes using a 100kW DC charger. With a fully charged battery, the vehicle can travel over 190 miles, allowing for up to 16 hours of off-road operation on a single charge.