Motorway announced the launch of two new electric trucks, the KGM Musso EV and Qingling EQ2, at the ChargedUp EV conference at SMU.
Business owners looking for cleaner and greener choices to electrify their fleet now have two new options, with the launch of the KGM Musso EV and Qingling EQ2 electric trucks in Singapore.
Both were launched at ChargedUp, an electric vehicle (EV) conference held at the Singapore Management University (SMU) from 6 to 9 November.
The KGM Musso EV is a new pickup truck from a familiar carmaker that has been rebranded. KGM, or KG Mobility, is the new incarnation of Ssangyong, following its takeover by the Korean conglomerate KG Group in 2022. The renaming was done in order to make a clean break from the negative brand image that has been associated with Ssangyong through the years.
The Musso EV features an electric motor that produces 152kW/205bhp and 339Nm of torque, offering plenty of grunt for load lugging work. The motor is powered by an 80.6kWh lithium-ion phosphate battery that gives the truck a range of up to 420km on a full charge.
The battery is also backed by a class-leading 10 year/1 million km (whichever comes first) warranty, offering business owners long-term peace of mind.
In terms of payload, the Musso EV is capable of carrying up to 930kg in its bed, and it also comes with handy features like tie-down points, an integrated rear deck LED light for better visibility and adjustable reclining rear seats with 60/40 split folding.
The interior comes with car-like features, such as a 12.3-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, a wireless smartphone charger, and numerous USB-C charge ports.
It also has advanced driver assistance systems like Intelligent Cruise Control, Lane Keeping Assist and Lane Departure Warning, for maximum safety on the roads.
The Qingling EQ2 meanwhile is a heavy duty electric truck that can be driven by Class 3/3A license holders. It also does not need a Vehicle Parking Certificate (VPC), which is a requirement for heavy vehicles to park at designated parking spaces in Singapore at night.
The EQ2’s electric motor produces 167kW/224bhp and 420Nm of torque, and the large 100.46kWh battery gives it a range of up to 515km. The battery can also be charged at speeds of up to 120kW, minimising downtime for drivers.
Qingling says that the EQ2 can be customised for various business needs, and you can have the rear configured with an open wooden or metal deck bed, an enclosed cargo box, or a refrigerated box for those utilising the truck for food-related transport operations.
As a heavy electric commercial vehicle, the EQ2 qualifies for a $40,000 incentive under the Heavy Vehicle Zero Emission Scheme (HVZES), and up to $30,000 in rebates as part of the Electric Heavy Vehicle Charger Grant (EHVCG) for the first 500 applicants.
Both incentives will apply to electric trucks registered from 1 January 2026, and the total amount of $70,000 represents a significant amount of cost savings for business owners.
The KGM Musso EV is retailing for $189,888 with COE, while pricing for the Qingling EQ2 starts at $155,888 with COE.
Qingling Singapore is the official distributor for the Qingling brand here, and they have partnered with Motorway for their retail operations. KGM meanwhile is represented by Motorway, in a continuation of their distributorship of Ssangyong which they have held since 2007.
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