All terrain, all electric vehicle manufacturer Munro Vehicles has welcomed UK Secretary of State for Transport Mark Harper to its production facility in East Kilbride.
Munro, Scotland’s only volume production car company, hosted the Minister during a recent tour of innovative transport manufacturers.
Commenting on the visit, the Transport Secretary said: “UK manufacturing and innovation is at the heart of our plans to decarbonise transport.
It was really encouraging to see the work Munro Vehicles is doing to decarbonise off-road vehicles, helping grow the economy by creating hundreds of skilled jobs.”
Munro Co-founder and Head of Technology, Ross Anderson, added: “The team and I are proud to showcase the engineering and passion behind the creation of these all-terrain electric vehicles.
As a small team we’ve been making strides to begin manufacturing sustainable transport within Scotland”.
Munro describes the MK_1 as a 'groundbreaking' electric-powered, four-wheel-drive workhorse that seamlessly integrates the rugged reliability and repairability of a full-time 4x4 mechanical drivetrain with an advanced electric powertrain, resulting in zero tailpipe emissions.
The first vehicle, a black Truck, is being built to Munro's Range specification, equipped with 220kW of power and 600Nm of torque.
This Truck will offer an estimated 190-mile range and has a braked towing capacity of 2.5 tonnes.
The second vehicle is a gloss-white Pick-Up, constructed in the ultimate Performance guise.
It was really encouraging to see the work Munro Vehicles is doing to decarbonise off-road vehicles,
It features a 280kW battery, 700Nm of torque, a 3.5-tonne towing capacity, and an estimated range of 190 miles.
Munro describes the MK_1 as a 'groundbreaking' electric-powered, four-wheel-drive workhorse that seamlessly integrates the rugged reliability and repairability of a full-time 4x4 mechanical drivetrain with an advanced electric powertrain, resulting in zero tailpipe emissions.
Central to the vehicles capabilities are an adeptness for handling diverse weather and terrains, providing.
A spacious rear bed accommodates a 1,050kg Euro Pallet payload, while the Performance model boasts a maximum braked towing capacity of 3,500kg, making it ideal for transporting farm equipment, livestock, construction machinery, and disaster relief supplies.
With a peak power output of 375kW and 700Nm of torque, the MK_1 can accelerate to 60mph in just 4.9 seconds.
It features a 220KW electric motor and offers Utility, Performance, and Range variants to cater to diverse needs and preferences.
An 82.4kWh battery recharges rapidly, with Munro claiming a recharging time of just 36 minutes from 15% to 80% battery capacity when using a 100kW DC charger.
When fully charged, the battery provides a range exceeding 190 miles, enabling up to 16 hours of off-road operation on a single charge.
The MK_1 is the first light vehicle to enter production in Scotland in over four decades, and has received 250 pre-orders for both Truck and Pick-Up models from sectors including mining, construction, utilities, agriculture, and defence where innovative solutions are necessary to meet decarbonisation goals.
