NEWS IN BRIEF MUNRO VEHICLES unveils new, all-electric MK_1 Pick-Up

Electric 4X4 manufacturer Munro Vehicles has unveiled its second all-electric model, the Mk 1 Pick-Up.

The new, fully-electric pick-up follows hot on the heels of the Munro MK 1 Truck, which launched last December. The MK 1 Pick-Up signifies the next milestone of Munro’s strategic mission to fulfil significant global market demand.

Producing a peak power output of 375 / 280kw combined with instantly available 700Mn / 516ft-lb of torque, the Munro MK 1 Pick-Up dispenses the sprint to 60mph in 4.9 seconds. A 220KW electric motor and a choice of Utility and Range variants are also offered.

“Priced from £49,995 Ex VAT with deliveries commencing later this year, we have already secured more than 200 orders for the MK 1 Pick-Up, three of which have come from FTSE 100 companies and ten from FTSE 250 companies,” confirmed Munro CEO and CoFounder Russell Peterson. “With a full two-year order book for both the MK 1 Pick-Up and the MK 1 Truck, Munro is having to expedite its search for larger premises to meet customer demand.” ubitricity has announced that it has successfully installed more than 7,000 EV charge points in the UK.

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