Busting myths: KGM UK removes the barriers to electric pick-up ownership

10^th September 2026
KGM Motors UK, formerly SsangYong, has highlighted the all-new Musso EV as a major opportunity for fleets, tradespeople and business users looking to make the move into electric pick-up ownership without compromising on capability, comfort or cost, at the GREENFLEET Mythbuster EV Rally 2026.

The all-new Musso EV is the UK’s most affordable electric pick-up, priced at just £39,995, including VAT the £5,000 Plug-in Van Grant. In addition, it delivers significant company car tax benefits with the UK’s lowest Benefit-in-Kind charge of any commercial vehicle, from just £30 per month in 2026-27.

Speaking to GREENFLEET during the Mythbuster EV Rally, Clive Messenger, Sales Director at KGM UK, said: “The Musso EV has been developed to address some of the most common concerns around electric commercial vehicles - balancing affordability, towing capability, range, payload and everyday usability.”

“Electric pick-up trucks are still a new and emerging vehicle category in the UK, and they’ve been introduced at a time when there have been significant changes to personal taxation on double-cab pick-ups. When we decided to bring the Musso EV into the market, it was very important to us to make it the same price as our award-winning combustion-engine diesel Musso range, so the customer can decide what powertrain is right for them depending on their own circumstances.”

“It does everything you need. It’s got 2.3-tonne towing capacity, a 240-mile-plus range, 690kg of payload capacity. It’s just a fantastic vehicle to drive with dynamic 4WD and direct EV power, and people can be confident in it. On top of that, there are some significant taxation benefits to the individual if they go electric. Regarding BIK, the Musso EV has the lowest of any commercial vehicle in the UK - just £30 a month for a 20% taxpayer – that’s less than a pound a day!”

Messenger concluded; “The Musso EV ticks a lot of boxes, and it is a real opportunity for a wide range of users. We are seeing that it is being considered not just by National Fleet & SME operators, but also by private and lifestyle customers.”

The all-new Musso EV forms part of KGM’s growing electrified line-up and represents a significant step for the brand as it brings electric power to the pick-up sector. With its combination of affordability, low Benefit-in-Kind, towing capability, payload and SUV-like comfort, KGM believes the model is well placed to appeal to fleets and businesses looking for a capable, cost-effective transition into electric mobility.

For more information about the all-new Musso EV, visit www.kgm-motors.co.uk/new-cars/musso-ev/

Notes to Editors
For more information about KGM Motors UK, visit KGM Motors UK.
For more information about The EV Rally, visit GREENFLEET EV Rally.

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MADE IN KOREA
KG Mobility (formerly SsangYong Motor Company) is a Korean car manufacturer specialising in 4x4s, SUVs, MPVs and pick-up trucks. Established in 1954, the company began by manufacturing trucks, busses, and special purpose vehicles for the export market, establishing the strong and reliable DNA of its products on the market today. The headquarters for KG Mobility is in the Gangnam district of Korea’s capital, Seoul, and its principal vehicle manufacturing plant is currently at Pyungtaek, which has the capacity and latest technology to produce 240,000 cars per year. The company has invested in a new factory, in the same area, which is has been developed specifically for to accommodate the production of pure-electric vehicles (EV) and hybrid-electric vehicles (HEV).

The distribution rights for KGM Motors UK were acquired by Bassadone Automotive Group in 2011. KGM Motors UK operates as the official importer of KG Mobility vehicles, parts, and accessories in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. KGM Motors UK rebranded from SsangYong Motors UK in January 2024 and has undergone a dramatic transformation. It has a strong growth strategy, with a firm focus on excellent customer service, value for money automotive solutions and the expansion of an evenly spread dealer network to 80-strong in 2025.

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