Scottish manufacturer Munro has launched its first vehicle – an electric off-roader that can muster 190 miles of travel on a single charge.
A battery-powered challenger to the likes of the Ineos Grenadier, the Munro Mk1 is a five-door station wagon that is set to go on sale next year. The manufacturer’s marketing claims that it is “the world’s most capable all-electric 4×4” – an ideal workhorse for farmers and construction site workers.
The 4×4 will be offered with two battery pack options, 61kWh or 81kWh, and either a 300hp or 380hp electric motor. The most economical configuration is said to offer a maximum range of 190 miles on a single charge, or 16 hours of off-roading without the need to recharge.
When it is time to recharge, the Mk1 will reportedly support AC charging at 7kW and 22kW as well as DC fast-charging.
The electric motor is mounted in the middle of the chassis, providing power to a twin-speed transfer box that synchronises the difference between the rotation of the front and rear wheels. It comes with a low-gear “off-road” drive setting that enables the vehicle to be driven in “one-pedal” mode with a hill descent function.
Bolstering its off-road credentials, the Mk1 comes with 48cm of ground clearance and can safely wade through rivers up to 80cm deep. The 4×4 can carry a payload with a weight of up to 1,000kg, with room in the loadbay to fit a Europallet, and can tow a maximum of 3,500kg.
Inside, the 4×4 comes with a dashboard screen that is compatible with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, two wireless smartphone charging pads, and two 240V sockets that can power electronic devices like power tools, kettles and laptops.
Prices for the Mk1 will start at just south of £50k, which means that despite its all-electric drivetrain, it is £5k cheaper than the Ineos Grenadier range. The 4×4 will go into production in Scotland, in a factory that the manufacturer says will be able to produce 2,500 models every year.
