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<\/p>\nMunro Vehicles, the Scottish-based electric vehicle startup that makes the MK_1 Truck and MK_1 Pickup, has unveiled a special edition of its first model dedicated to Mountain Rescue and remote fire services.<\/p>\n
Dubbed simply the MK_1 Truck Mountain Rescue Edition, the zero-emissions utility vehicle maintains all the attributes of the standard model and adds roof-mounted blue lights and an optimized floor that can accommodate a stretcher and emergency kit.<\/p>\n
Three seats are available for the driver and two passengers, and the truck has a 2,314-pound (1,050-kilogram) payload, as well as a maximum towing capacity of 7,716 lbs (3,500 kg) for the top Performance variant that offers a total power output of 375 horsepower (280 kilowatts) and 516 pound-feet (700 Newton-meters) of torque, enabling a 0 to 60 miles per hour spring in 4.9 seconds.<\/p>\n
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Munro also makes a slightly less powerful version with 295 hp (220 kW), as well as two more trims called Utility and Range.<\/p>\n
The company says the Mountain Rescue edition of the MK_1 Truck came about after extensive consultation and discussions with the Scottish, English, and Welsh mountain rescue teams, as well as discovery sessions with several regional Fire Services.<\/p>\n
Billed as the world\u2019s most capable all-electric 4×4 vehicle and engineered to withstand 50 years of service with routine maintenance and planned refurbishment, the Munro MK_1 is powered by an 82.4-kilowatt-hour battery pack that can offer up to 190 miles (305 kilometers) of driving range or 16 hours on off-road trails. A smaller, 61-kWh pack is also available, and charging can be done from either a 22-kW AC source or a 100-kW DC fast charger.<\/p>\n
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It\u2019s also built as an old-school truck, with a body-on-frame chassis, a standard central locking differential, a two-speed transfer case, and optional front and rear locking differentials. Moreover, the 19-inch (480-millimeter) ground clearance enables a maximum water fording depth of 31.5 inches (800 mm), while the 84- and 51-degree approach and departure angles make it one of the most capable off-roaders on the market today.<\/p>\n
By comparison, a two-door Ford Bronco with 35-inch tires has an approach angle of 43.2 degrees, while the departure angle is 37.2 degrees. At the same time, the all-electric Rivian R1S has 35.6- and 34.3-degree approach and departure angles.<\/p>\n
In the UK, the Munro MK_1 has a starting price of \u00a349,995 ($60,200) excluding VAT. The company plans on building 50 units this year (both the truck and the pickup) and expects to deliver 2,500 units annually by 2027.<\/p>\n