Munro Series M provides off-road capability with zero emissions

Specialist vehicle maker Munro has completed an 18-month testing programme with its Series M electric off-roader.

The company says the vehicle is close to sign off and will shortly enter production to meet a growing order base.

Priced from £63,000 (ex VAT), the all-electric Munro Series M is offered with a choice of two powertrains. The M170 is powered by an 85kWh battery pack and has a power output of 231PS/600Nm. The vehicle has a 2,250kg towing capability and a 1,050kg payload.

The more powerful M280 variant has 380PS and 700Nm of torque. Its 3,500Kg towing capacity and 1,050kg payload give it a competitive advantage over road oriented electric 4x4s.

Three body configurations are offered: The enclosed-bed Utility model; The open-bed Truck; and Munro’s Chassis model.

Ross Anderson, Munro head of powertrain and co-founder, said: “Most vehicles in the SUV and Truck segments are now designed with road use as their primary function; those attributes often compromise their suitability in off-road and commercial environments.

“Our products have market-leading off-road attributes, an underlying platform that can be adapted to specialist applications, and a unique safety strategy designed to address the risks light vehicles face in extreme and unpredictable environments. By producing durable, long-lasting, and serviceable electric vehicles, Munro offers a clean alternative for sectors that traditionally rely on fuel-hungry 4x4s to operate.”

The testing phase was focused on task-specific objectives to meet the requirements of the brand’s customers in industries such as mining, defence, emergency response, and utilities as they transition to net zero.