KGM Musso EV (2026 - ) review

A 690 kg payload is not very high, especially when you consider that most conventional fuel pick-ups and the electric trucks from Isuzu and Maxus can carry over 1,000 kg. However, and it’s something we say about electric vans with lower-than-expected payloads, 690 kg will suit a variety of businesses and drivers who don’t have ‘carrying over a tonne’ on their consideration list. Its towing capabilities are also lower than you might think at 2,300 kg braked; this is less than the Isuzu D-Max EV which can tow 3,500 kg, but more than the Toyota Hilux BEV at 1,600 kg. That said, KGM is quick to point out that while the D-Max EV is made for a heavy lifting/agricultural professional audience, the Musso EV is targeting town and urban-based professionals where the lower payloads and towing abilities won’t be big issues. Digging into the figures, the Musso EV’s load space is 1.34 metres long, 1.51 metres wide and half a metre deep, and the tailgate can support up to 150 kg. The back end is also nicely lined with plastic to protect the metalwork and feels very sturdy, with steps built into the rear bumper and the rear of each wheel arch. The score in this section is reflective of the truck’s lower payload and towing capabilities when compared to pick-ups in general… but the Musso EV offers more in other areas, as you’ll see.

This truck has a very spacious, car-like and comfortable cabin… because it’s taken from KGM’s Torres SUV. That means a lovely blend of not-leather, supportive seats, leg room for days and tech. Two 12.3-inch screens, one for infotainment and one for the driver info, sit on the smart-looking dashboard. As an aside, we’re fans of the rose-gold/copper trim on the dashboard, it looks really smart and little design touches like this can really set off a cabin… we saw something similar on the Farizon SV electric panel van’s dash used to similar effect. But back to the Musso EV, and we’d recommend screen mirroring on Android Auto or Apple CarPlay over KGM’s operating system because it’s slow and fiddly to use and we found mirroring was far more responsive. The front seats are heated and ventilated, and the driving position high with good visibility over the long bonnet. There’s good storage throughout the front and back, good connectivity and several power outputs for charging devices. There are better interiors for pick-ups out there, the Ford Ranger for one is hard to beat, but we prefer it to some others that are beginning to show their age. For the price, this is one smart cabin… you’ll see what we mean by that in the next section.

We were told by KGM that the Musso EV is set to be available for just under £40K (which includes the £5,000 plug-in van grant reduction). This is compelling, and final confirmation of that price would truly set this vehicle apart from the other electric pick-up trucks currently available. The Isuzu D-Max EV starts at just under £60K and the Maxus eTerron 9 from around £53K, they both offer bigger payloads and the eTerron 9 more range, but £10-20K less for a Musso EV feels like very good value. But, and it is a big one, while the payload being under 1000 kg means you won’t get your VAT back, it is a zero-emission vehicle meaning that running it as a company car will see you enjoying a very low Benefit in Kind tax rate! It will be interesting to see how this cost is further broken down on a good finance or lease deal. The Musso EV is rapid-charge capable up to 120kW speeds completing a 10-80% percent charge in around 40 minutes. The impressive 235-mile quoted range is convincing, and we feel it’s a reliable indicator. We drove it in cold ‘n’ wet weather on country roads and main town roads with the vehicle showing 187 miles on 83% charge. While driving through the towns, the range shot up to over 200 miles while showing 78% charge. Interestingly, the vehicle we drove had its trip computer showing its entire 2,000-mile driving life to-date: it had driven an average speed of around 30mph at an average efficiency reading of 2.4 miles / kWh. So, if all Musso EVs pack the same 80.6kWh battery pack and offer up that efficiency, we’re looking at a range of at least 193.44 miles on a full charge. Those 2,000 miles were undoubtedly driven in very cold weather over the final few months of 2025, so a 200-mile-plus range in normal and warmer UK weather feels very achievable.

And here’s another tick in the Musso EV’s column. A seven-year / 90,000-mile warranty for all KGM electric vehicles is a strong level of coverage for the vehicle and battery packs, and great peace of mind for drivers. For reference, both the D-Max EV and eTerron 9 come with five-year warranties and separate eight-year warranties for the battery packs. Kudos to KGM for the long vehicle/battery warranty, it shows a lot of confidence in the build quality of the vehicle and its components. It’s too early to talk about long-term reliability right now, but the big warranty is a good indication.

Our time with the Musso EV showed it to be an easy pick-up truck to hop into and drive in the country and town environment. Regenerative braking also felt reliable without holding us back to harshly. It was welcomingly comfortable and solid to drive, while being a spacious cabin environment for up to five adults. The payload limitations might hold it back for businesses with heavier load-carrying requirements, but it would make as good a work vehicle as it would a family vehicle. Especially for the price!

While we couldn’t do any ‘proper’ off-roading, we did find a particularly pot-holey dirt road through a local farm that we were able to drive 50 metres on a few times. Instead of jolting or jarring thumps there was a lot of bounce thanks to the front and rear suspension coils. The weight of the vehicle is reassuring and we’d love to get some time in it on a proper off-road course. On the roads, the place where the audience this vehicle is targeted at will be driving, the Musso EV is an excellent drive. The suspension and noise baffling keep the drive smooth and quiet, and the climate control system was very effective. Steering was light, but not floaty, so we were able to point and accelerate with confidence. The all-wheel drive system is clearly hard at work balancing behind the scenes, but there’s no big changes or noticeable drops in performance. KGM deserves credit for providing a very satisfying drive quality.

The version we drove packed a lot of safety tech including eight airbags, autonomous emergency braking, lane departure warning, safety exit warning, rear blind spot detection, rear cross traffic warning, traffic sign recognition, rear and front parking sensors, a reversing camera and a lot more. We await the official NCAP safety rating... particularly because the diesel version has never had one.

The Musso EV’s equipment list is big and yet to be 100% confirmed for the UK specification. However, some notable highlights from the one we drove include the full parking sensor package, rear-view camera, heated steering wheel, electric door mirrors, 17-inch alloy wheels, the safety package, the all-wheel drive system, and full LED lighting system. It will be interesting to see how (or if) these items are split across trim levels.

You’ll buy the KGM Musso EV because whatever it lacks in payload carrying capacity won't matter to you or your business against its reliable 200-mile-plus range, striking looks, excellent cabin and VERY tempting pricing. It’s as simple as that.