KGM Musso EV vs Musso Rhino: Which Pickup Suits Your Business?

Choosing the right pickup for your business is about more than just power. Towing capacity, payload, running costs and the type of journeys you make every day can all influence which vehicle makes the most sense.

With the arrival of the KGM Musso EV, businesses now have another choice to make: electric or diesel?

The all-new KGM Musso EV brings fully electric power to the Musso range, combining impressive pickup capability with lower Benefit-in-Kind costs and zero tailpipe emissions. Meanwhile, the KGM Musso Rhino remains the heavy-duty option, offering a 2.2-litre diesel engine, up to 3.5-tonne towing capacity and a payload of over one tonne.

Both are built to work, but they suit different types of businesses. So, KGM Musso EV or Musso Rhino – which pickup is right for you?

KGM Musso EV vs Musso Rhino at a Glance

KGM Musso EV

From £39,995 (inc £5,000 PiVG)

• Fully electric with up to 240 miles WLTP
• Full-time AWD
• Power: 237PS
• Torque: 339Nm
• Up to 2,300kg towing capacity
• Up to 690kg payload

Best for: predictable daily mileage, lower BIK, businesses ready to go electric

KGM Musso Rhino

From £38,995 + VAT

• 2.2L turbo diesel 
• Selectable 4WD
• Power: 202PS
• Torque: 400Nm
• Up to 3,500kg towing capacity
• 1,090kg payload or up to 1,200kg with Rhino+

Best for: heavy towing, higher payloads, demanding or long-distance work

Electric vs Diesel: How Does Your Business Use Its Pickup?

Perhaps the biggest difference between these two pickups is also the most obvious. The KGM Musso EV is fully electric, while the Musso Rhino uses KGM's proven 2.2-litre turbo diesel engine.

For businesses with predictable daily mileage and access to home or workplace charging, the Musso EV could make a lot of sense. With up to 240 miles of all-electric driving range, many businesses could complete a full working day before charging overnight. The Musso EV also offers rapid charging capability, making longer journeys more practical when required.

The Musso Rhino, on the other hand, may be better suited to businesses regularly covering longer or less predictable distances, particularly where access to charging could be limited. If your working day can take you from Belfast to a remote site and you don't always know where you'll end up next, the flexibility of diesel still has its advantages.

Towing: How Much Do You Actually Need?

For many pickup buyers, towing capacity could make the decision surprisingly simple. The Musso EV can tow up to 2.3 tonnes, giving it plenty of capability for trailers, equipment and a wide range of commercial uses.

However, if heavy towing is a regular part of the job, the Musso Rhino takes the lead with a maximum braked towing capacity of 3.5 tonnes. Powered by its 2.2-litre turbo diesel engine producing 202PS and 400Nm of torque, the Rhino has been designed with demanding towing in mind. For businesses regularly towing heavy machinery, plant equipment, large trailers or other substantial loads, that additional capacity could make the Rhino the more practical choice.

But there's an important question worth asking: does your business actually need 3.5-tonne towing capacity? If your typical trailer falls comfortably within the Musso EV's 2.3-tonne limit, going electric doesn't necessarily mean sacrificing the capability you use day to day.

Payload & Load Space: What Are You Carrying?

Payload is another area where your individual business requirements matter.

The Musso EV offers up to 690kg of payload capacity, alongside a practical load bed measuring approximately 1,515mm long and 1,345mm wide. It's designed to accommodate tools, equipment and materials while maintaining the everyday usability expected from a double-cab pickup.

For heavier-duty requirements, the Musso Rhino offers considerably more capacity. The standard Musso Rhino can carry up to 1,090kg, while the extended-wheelbase Rhino+ increases this to as much as 1,200kg and features an even larger load bed.

For construction, agriculture and businesses regularly carrying particularly heavy loads, the Rhino's additional capacity is a major advantage. For lighter equipment, tools and everyday business use, however, the Musso EV's 690kg capacity may be more than enough.

Running Costs & BIK: Where the Musso EV Stands Out

For business users, purchase price is only one part of the cost of running a pickup. And this is where the KGM Musso EV makes a particularly strong case for itself.

As a fully electric vehicle, there are no diesel costs to consider, while charging at home or at a business premises could help reduce day-to-day energy costs depending on your electricity tariff and charging arrangements. There are fewer traditional engine components to maintain too, while zero tailpipe emissions could be particularly attractive to businesses looking to reduce their environmental impact.

One of the biggest benefits for company vehicle users, however, is Benefit-in-Kind tax. The KGM Musso EV has a 4% BIK rate for the 2026/27 tax year, with KGM describing it as the UK's lowest BIK pickup. This can make a significant difference to the cost of running a pickup as a company vehicle compared with a diesel alternative. For fleet managers, company directors and employees using their pickup for both business and personal journeys, that tax advantage could become one of the biggest reasons to consider switching to electric.

Benefit-in-Kind rates are correct at the time of publication and may be subject to change. Individual tax circumstances vary.

Range & Charging: Is an Electric Pickup Practical for Your Business?

Range is understandably one of the first questions businesses have when considering an electric commercial vehicle. The Musso EV offers an 80.6kWh battery and up to 240 miles of WLTP driving range, increasing to as much as 290 miles in urban driving conditions. It also supports rapid charging, allowing the battery to recharge from around 20% to 80% in approximately 36 minutes under suitable charging conditions.

Think about what your pickup actually does during a normal working week.

If it leaves your home or business premises each morning, covers 50, 80 or 100 miles and returns to the same location that evening, an electric pickup could fit into that routine surprisingly easily. Plug it in overnight and, rather than making a trip to the filling station, you can start the next working day with a charged battery.

If you're regularly travelling hundreds of miles, towing long distances or working in remote areas without reliable charging access, however, the Musso Rhino's diesel powertrain may still provide greater flexibility.

Off-Road Capability: EV or Traditional 4x4?

Choosing electric doesn't mean the Musso EV is limited to tarmac. Its full-time all-wheel-drive system automatically distributes power to all four wheels, while selectable driving modes, hill descent control and self-levelling rear suspension help it tackle changing surfaces and working conditions.

The Musso Rhino takes a more traditional approach. Its selectable four-wheel-drive system gives drivers a choice of 2WD high range, 4WD high range and 4WD low range, with low-range gearing providing additional control when conditions become particularly challenging.

For businesses regularly working on farms, construction sites or difficult terrain, the Rhino's traditional 4x4 setup may be preferable. For businesses needing all-weather traction with occasional off-road capability, the Musso EV still provides plenty of confidence.

What About Comfort & Everyday Driving?

A work vehicle doesn't have to feel like one.

Both the Musso EV and Musso Rhino are five-seater double-cab pickups designed to balance commercial capability with everyday comfort.

The Musso EV's electric powertrain provides smooth, quiet acceleration with instant torque, making it particularly well suited to urban and stop-start driving. Inside, its modern cabin and technology give it more of an SUV-like feel than you might traditionally associate with a commercial pickup.

The new Musso Rhino has also taken a significant step forward in refinement, combining its rugged exterior and heavy-duty underpinnings with a more modern interior and technology.

That makes both options viable for someone who needs a pickup Monday to Friday but still wants something comfortable enough for family life at the weekend.

KGM Musso EV or Musso Rhino: Which Should You Choose?

Ultimately, neither pickup is the right answer for every business.

Choose the KGM Musso EV if...

Your business mainly covers predictable daily mileage, you have convenient access to charging and your towing and payload requirements fall comfortably within its limits.

Its combination of up to 240 miles of electric range, 2.3-tonne towing capacity, full-time AWD and low Benefit-in-Kind costs makes the Musso EV particularly compelling for businesses looking to reduce running costs and transition towards electric vehicles without giving up pickup practicality.

Choose the KGM Musso Rhino if...

Maximum capability is the priority.

With 3.5-tonne towing capacity, up to 1,200kg payload in Rhino+ form and selectable four-wheel drive, the Rhino remains the better option for businesses regularly towing or carrying heavy loads, tackling demanding terrain or travelling long distances where charging may not always be convenient.

The easiest way to decide?

Look at what your pickup actually does... If you don't need the Rhino's maximum towing and payload capacity and most of your daily journeys fall comfortably within the Musso EV's range, the electric option could make a lot of sense. If your pickup regularly works close to its limits, the Musso Rhino remains the heavy-duty choice.

Compare the KGM Musso EV & Musso Rhino at SERE Motors Belfast

Still deciding between electric and diesel? Visit SERE Motors Belfast on Boucher Road and compare the KGM Musso EV and KGM Musso Rhino for yourself.

Our KGM team can help you compare each model based on how you actually plan to use your pickup – from towing and payload requirements to daily mileage, charging, finance options and business running costs.

You can also take a test drive and experience the difference between the smooth, instant power of the Musso EV and the traditional diesel capability of the Musso Rhino.

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