Head-to-head
KGM Musso EV vs KGM Torres EVX
Just $2,000 separates the KGM Musso EV and KGM Torres EVX on starting price, but the KGM Torres EVX goes 42 km further on a charge. Here's where the rest of the spec sheets pull apart.
Option A · Ute
KGM Musso EV
KGM (the rebranded SsangYong) brings Australia its electric Musso ute. 80 kWh LFP battery delivers 420 km WLTP — making it one of the few credible electric utes on the market.
- From
- $60,000
- Range
- 420 km
- Battery
- 80.6 kWh
Option B · SUV
KGM Torres EVX
KGM's mid-size electric SUV — 80.6 kWh LFP battery, 462 km WLTP range, and a class-leading 839 L boot. Korean-built engineering at a sub-$60k price point.
- From
- $58,000
- Range
- 462 km
- Battery
- 80.6 kWh
Key differences at a glance
The biggest material gaps between the KGM Musso EV and KGM Torres EVX, ranked by how much they're likely to matter day-to-day.
- 1
Range · advantage KGM Torres EVX
The KGM Torres EVX goes 42 km further on a charge (462 vs 420 km WLTP).
- 2
DC charging · advantage KGM Torres EVX
The KGM Torres EVX accepts 30 kW more DC peak charging (130 vs 100 kW), meaning shorter road-trip stops.
- 3
0–100 km/h · advantage KGM Torres EVX
The KGM Torres EVX is 1.1 s quicker to 100 km/h (8.1 s vs 9.2 s).
- 4
Price · advantage KGM Torres EVX
The KGM Torres EVX undercuts the KGM Musso EV by $2,000 (3%) on starting price.
Spec for spec
Highlighted cells show the better number in each row.
Where the KGM Musso EV wins
Trails the KGM Torres EVX on the core specs we measure.
Where the KGM Torres EVX wins
- ▸ Cheaper by $2,000
- ▸ 42 km longer WLTP range
- ▸ Quicker 0–100 km/h (8.1s vs 9.2s)
- ▸ Faster DC charging peak (130 kW vs 100 kW)
KGM Musso EV
What we like
- ✓ Genuine ute body with EV powertrain
- ✓ Long 10-year battery warranty
- ✓ Korean-built (better quality than Chinese rivals at this price point)
What we don't
- ✕ Not yet ANCAP tested as EV
- ✕ KGM dealer network rebuilding under new brand
- ✕ Modest tow capacity
KGM Torres EVX
What we like
- ✓ Class-leading 839 L boot
- ✓ 10-year battery warranty
- ✓ Korean-built quality at Chinese-import pricing
What we don't
- ✕ Not yet ANCAP tested
- ✕ KGM dealer network rebuilding
- ✕ Modest WLTP range for the battery size
Frequently asked: KGM Musso EV vs KGM Torres EVX
Quick answers to the questions cross-shoppers most often ask about this pair.
- Which is cheaper, the KGM Musso EV or the KGM Torres EVX?
- The KGM Torres EVX is the cheaper of the two — it starts at $58,000 versus $60,000 for the KGM Musso EV, a $2,000 difference. Prices shown are manufacturer recommended retail excluding on-road costs.
- Which has the longer driving range?
- The KGM Torres EVX has the longer WLTP-claimed range at 462 km, 42 km further than the KGM Musso EV's 420 km. Real-world range typically lands 10–20% below the WLTP figure depending on speed, terrain, climate and load.
- Which one charges faster on a DC fast charger?
- The KGM Torres EVX accepts a peak DC charging rate of 130 kW versus 100 kW for the KGM Musso EV. Peak rate only holds for a short window during the charging curve, so real-world 10–80% times often diverge less than the peak numbers suggest. Compatibility with 350 kW chargers depends on the vehicle's onboard architecture, not just the published peak.
- Which is quicker off the line?
- The KGM Torres EVX does 0–100 km/h in 8.1 seconds — 1.1 s quicker than the KGM Musso EV's 9.2 s. EV acceleration figures hold up at speed better than equivalent petrol cars because electric motors deliver peak torque instantly.
Which one should you buy?
The short version, based on where each car pulls ahead.
Choose the
KGM Torres EVX
if…
- ✓ you want to save $2,000 on the sticker
- ✓ maximum range matters (42 km further per charge)
- ✓ you want quicker acceleration off the line
Verdict reasoning is derived from published specs; brand preference, dealer experience and how a car drives are personal — always take a test drive before deciding.