The Musso has returned, but not as expected. The name familiar to 90s kids who grew up with their parents driving that vintage off-roader is now revived as the first electric vehicle (EV) pickup truck made in South Korea.
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| 2026 KGM Musso EV |
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48,000,000 Korean Won, plus additional costs, the first-ever KGM Musso EV may not be the revival that off-road enthusiasts were hoping for. However, it is high time that South Korea introduced an all-electric pickup truck, a venture that almost no one along the Silk Road has dared to undertake, not even the Europeans dared to make an EV pickup of their own.
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| 2026 KGM Musso EV |
Starting with its exterior, the Musso EV is a pickup version of the Torres EVX, particularly in its front design and overall dimensions shorter than the diesel-powered Musso truck range (previously known as Rexton Sports). Although it is similar in size to the Torres EVX, the Musso EV features the rhino badge on the side and the rear prominently displaying "KGM." Additionally, it is equipped with distinctive X-shaped taillights.
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| 2026 KGM Musso EV interior |
Inside, the Musso EV showcases its futuristic convenience for both the driver and passenger in its hot seat. On the driver's side, it's packed with the 12.3-inch digital cluster powered by the Athena 2.0 platform, a 12.3-inch KGM Link navigation & integrated controller, and ambient lighting, among others. Some would find it tricky to get a hold of its controls because everything from infotainment to climate control is operated via its touch screen.
On the passenger side, the second-row seats feature a 60:40 split-folding, three-step sliding, and reclining seat cushion function. A fire extinguisher and emergency triangle are placed on the back of the second-row seats.
The rear bed may be the smallest for an EV pickup but it's packed with a deck divider and an LED deck room lamp for organization purposes. It's good for up to 500kg of cargo, the same as the diesel-powered Musso Khan (formerly Rexton Sports Khan). That said, KGM offers a wide selection of accessories for the Musso EV such as rails and a canopy.
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| 2026 KGM Musso EV |
The vehicle is equipped with a BYD-derived LFP blade battery with a capacity of 80.6 kWh, enabling its 152 kW front motor to achieve an approximate driving range of 400 km. In the 4WD variants with its self-leveling system for better stability, while carrying goods at the back, the addition of a second motor boosts the total power output to 413 PS, making it the most powerful production vehicle in the KGM lineup. Additionally, it has a maximum towing capacity of 1.8 tons.
Underneath, the Musso EV is packed with front MacPherson Struts, rear independent multi-link suspension, and ventilated disc brakes. In its front-wheel-drive configuration, there's nothing special about driving one, but in its 4WD configuration, what can I say? Tarmac, gravel, or snow? Your guess is as good as theirs.
The Musso EV is packed with numerous safety features such as Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control (IACC), Intelligent Speed Control (ISA), Automatic Lane Change Function, Forward Collision Warning, Emergency Brake Assist, Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Warning, Backward Collision-Avoidance Assist, Lane Keeping Assist, Safe Distance Warning, Smart High Beam, Front Vehicle Departure Alert, and Careless Driving Warning.
The arrival of the first-ever KGM Musso EV is a remarkable achievement that few along the Silk Road have attempted. In fact, even Europeans have yet to produce their own electric pickup. While it may be smaller than its diesel-powered counterparts, it stands out in a league of its own.
Available Colors: Grand White, Space Black, Blazing Gold, Ultra Marine, Marble Gray, and Amazonia Green.
Photo: KG Mobility
