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Mid-Size Electric Pickup Arrives in the Australian Market at a Price Close to Established Diesel Versions, with a Range of Over 400 km and a Real Work Proposal. Model Bets on Traditional Double Cab, Embedded Technology, and Long Warranty to Compete in a Segment Dominated by Combustion Utilities.
The KGM Musso EV has arrived in the Australian market targeting a sensitive point among mid-size pickups: the budget of those looking at established diesel versions but starting to consider an electric alternative with a double cab and functional bed.
According to the manufacturer’s table, the new pickup starts at AU$ 60 thousand for private buyers in the 2WD configuration, rises to AU$ 62 thousand in the Black Edge, and reaches AU$ 64 thousand in the AWD, a price range that places it very close to the Toyota HiLux SR 4×4 sold in the country.
This positioning does not rely solely on theoretical comparison.
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Toyota Australia reports AU$ 59,490 before on-road costs for the HiLux SR 4×4 Double-Cab Pick-Up 48V, while official dealership ads show new units with drive-away prices already in the range of AU$ 63.9 thousand to AU$ 65.9 thousand.
In this context, the entry-level Musso EV comes in below some retail offers from its diesel rival, creating a relevant commercial argument in a segment where starting price still weighs heavily in the purchasing decision.
Technical Sheet of the KGM Musso EV: Battery, Power, and Range
KGM’s strategy gains traction because the Musso EV does not arrive supported solely by its introductory price.
The pickup uses a 80.6 kWh LFP battery, comes with a front electric motor of 152 kW and 339 Nm in the 2WD version, and adopts two motors in the AWD, with 266 kW and 630 Nm of combined power and torque.
In the WLTP cycle, the declared range is 420 km in the front-wheel-drive configuration and 380 km in the all-wheel-drive version.
The transmission is a single-speed automatic with fixed reduction, a common solution in electric vehicles that eliminates gear shifts during driving.
For charging, KGM indicates an estimated time of 10% to 80% in about 36 minutes at a 300 kW fast charger.
The same technical material also shows an estimate of up to 46 minutes in another fast charging condition, while in alternating current with an 11 kW charger, the approximate time to go from 0% to 100% is 10 hours and 20 minutes.
The manufacturer emphasizes that these numbers can vary depending on battery temperature, type of charger used, and actual driving conditions.
Technological Cabin with Two Screens and Comfort Features
A significant part of the commercial appeal lies in the fact that the Musso EV maintains the traditional format that buyers in this segment expect.
The body follows the blueprint of a double cab with a bed, without turning the proposal into a styling exercise or experimental vehicle.
The interior includes features that today heavily influence the purchasing decision, such as a 12.3-inch digital dashboard and a 12.3-inch multimedia center with integrated climate control controls.
The package includes Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, dual-zone automatic air conditioning, power front seats with heating and ventilation, a heated steering wheel, and configurable ambient lighting.
The convenience list also includes a 360-degree monitor, front and rear parking sensors, rain-sensing wipers, mirrors with electric adjustment and folding, and dedicated lighting for the bed.
The rear seats feature longitudinal sliding and a reclining backrest at 32.5 degrees, a solution designed to enhance passenger comfort on longer trips.
KGM also highlights the presence of an external V2L outlet, a feature that allows powering equipment or charging devices directly from the vehicle’s battery energy.
Load Capacity, Towing, and Safety Package
In terms of safety, the Musso EV arrives with a package above the basic seen in some mid-size combustion rivals.
The manufacturer’s technical material mentions eight airbags, autonomous emergency braking with pedestrian detection, forward collision warning, lane departure warning, and lane keeping assist.
Also included are electronic stability control, traction control, hill start assist, descent control, post-collision braking, and a sway control system for towing.
The adaptive cruise control manages acceleration and braking, and also allows for automatic stop and resume in slower traffic.
The cargo area helps support the pickup’s real work proposal.
The bed measures 1,345 mm in length, 1,515 mm in width, and 510 mm in depth, dimensions aligned with the standard of mid-size pickups.
The maximum load capacity reaches 905 kg in the 2WD version and 805 kg in the AWD, while the rear suspension employs self-leveling shock absorbers to maintain the height of the setup even with a loaded weight.
Differences Compared to the HiLux and KGM’s Strategy
Even so, the comparison with the HiLux makes it clear that the KGM electric has made objective choices in its proposal.
In towing with a brake, the Musso EV supports up to 1,800 kg, a significantly lower number than the 3.5 tons declared by the Toyota HiLux SR 4×4.
This difference helps explain why the model tends to seem more attractive for urban use, regional commuting, and mixed routines rather than for intensive operations in remote areas.
Another relevant point in the equation is the after-sales.
KGM offers a seven-year warranty with no mileage limit for the vehicle and ten years with no mileage limit for the high-voltage battery in the electric models.
In a new product aimed at work and leisure, this type of commitment helps reduce one of the main purchasing barriers related to the durability of the electric setup.
In the Australian market, the Musso EV occupies a little-explored space: that of an electric mid-size pickup priced close to that of a traditional diesel rival, while maintaining a double cab, functional bed, and extensive technological package.
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