MG MGU9 EV Australia: $78,990 Electric Ute With 430km Range and 3.5-Tonne Towing

The MG MGU9 EV is a dual-motor electric ute priced from $78,990 plus on-road costs in Australia. MG claims a 430km WLTP range and 3,500kg braked towing. MG states Australia will be the first market globally to launch the vehicle, with arrivals expected from the fourth quarter of 2026. The 325kW/700Nm all-wheel-drive dual-cab uses a 102.2kWh LFP battery. It joins Australia’s growing electric-ute market alongside the KGM Musso EV, Toyota HiLux BEV and LDV eT60.

MG MGU9 EV Australia Price, Range and Key Specifications

MG lists a single variant. Actual drive-away pricing varies by state and buyer circumstances.

Specification	MG MGU9 EV (MG-stated)
Price	$78,990 + on-road costs
Battery / drivetrain	102.2kWh LFP / dual-motor AWD
Power / torque	325kW / 700Nm
0–100km/h	5.8 sec (claimed)
Range	430km WLTP (claimed)
Charging	11kW AC; 115kW DC, ~42 min for 20–80%
Towing	3,500kg braked / 750kg unbraked
Payload	685kg
V2L	6.6kW external / 2.2kW internal
Frunk	236 litres
Suspension	Four-wheel electronic air

MG MGU9 EV vs Toyota HiLux BEV vs KGM Musso EV

Specification	MG MGU9 EV	Toyota HiLux BEV SR5	KGM Musso EV AWD
Australian price	$78,990 + on-road costs	$82,990 + on-road costs	$64,000 drive-away
Drivetrain	Dual-motor AWD	Dual-motor AWD	Dual-motor AWD
Battery	102.2kWh LFP	59.2kWh lithium-ion	80.6kWh LFP
Power	325kW	144kW	266kW
Torque	700Nm	Not published	630Nm
Claimed range	430km WLTP	315km NEDC	379km WLTP
DC charging	115kW	150kW	Up to 300kW
Charging time	~42 min, 20–80%	~30 min, 10–80%	~36 min, 10–80%
Braked towing	3,500kg	2,000kg	1,800kg
Payload	685kg	Not published	805kg
V2L	6.6kW external / 2.2kW internal	Not confirmed	Available; output not confirmed

“Not published” means the figure could not be verified from Toyota Australia’s current specification material.

Price bases differ. MG and Toyota quote before on-road costs, while KGM quotes drive-away. At $78,990 before on-road costs, the MGU9 EV is priced $4,000 below the HiLux BEV SR5’s $82,990 before on-road costs. The Musso EV 2WD is $60,000 drive-away. Against the SR5 and Musso EV AWD figures above, the MGU9 EV sits between the two on pricing while offering a larger battery and higher power than both.

Range figures use different test cycles. NEDC and WLTP are different test cycles, and their range figures are not directly comparable. The HiLux’s 315km cannot be set against the MGU9’s 430km. Charging windows also differ (20–80% versus 10–80%).

102.2 kWh Battery, 325 kW Power and 430 km WLTP Range

The MGU9 EV uses an LFP battery, a chemistry widely used for its combination of durability, thermal characteristics and cost. The large 102.2kWh pack also reflects the vehicle’s range, performance and towing targets.

MG claims the range and the 5.8-second 0–100km/h time. Neither figure has been independently tested. WLTP is a laboratory result, and real-world range varies with speed, temperature, load and terrain.

3,500 kg Towing and 685 kg Payload: The Key Trade-Off

The 3,500kg braked towing rating is 1,500kg above the HiLux BEV’s rating and 1,700kg above the Musso EV’s. MG rates unbraked towing at 750kg.

It is a towing-capability specification, not a guarantee of long-distance towing range. Heavy towing can materially reduce EV range because aerodynamic drag, rolling resistance and total vehicle mass increase energy consumption. The actual reduction depends on trailer shape, speed, terrain, weather, payload and driving conditions. MG has not published an official 3,500kg towing-range figure for the MGU9 EV. Charging infrastructure along a route also matters more when range is reduced.

At 685kg, the MGU9 EV‘s payload is below the 1,000kg-plus payload capacity available from some conventional diesel utes. It is also below the Musso EV AWD’s 805kg. This highlights the trade-off between a large battery, towing capability and carrying capacity. Payload calculations can include passengers, accessories, cargo and tow-ball download, so buyers should check the vehicle’s gross combination mass before towing near the limit.

115 kW DC Charging and 6.6 kW V2L

MG quotes about 42 minutes for a 20–80% DC charge at up to 115kW, with 11kW AC charging. Peak DC power is lower than the HiLux BEV’s 150kW and the Musso EV’s up to 300kW. Real-world charging depends on charger output and battery condition, so independent testing will be useful.

The 6.6kW external V2L capability can provide substantial electrical output for compatible tools, appliances and camping equipment, subject to their individual power requirements. The cabin adds 2.2kW of internal output.

Four-wheel electronic air suspension is a notable feature at this price point. It can provide adjustable ride height and ride-height management, although its real-world load-management benefits depend on suspension calibration and vehicle loading. The 236-litre frunk adds lockable storage separate from the tub.

What the MG MGU9 EV Means for Australia’s Electric-Ute Market

MG’s decision to launch the electric U9 in Australia first highlights the importance of the country’s large dual-cab ute market.

The MGU9 EV’s specification makes towing capability, battery capacity and onboard power central to its proposition. Its 685kg payload and 115kW peak DC charging rate are equally important for buyers who use an electric ute for heavy work or long-distance towing. Independent Australian testing of towing range, charging performance and payload under real conditions will determine how closely it matches the practical demands of conventional utes.

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