SsangYong to launch its first EV in New Zealand

Pricing and specification of the SsangYong Korando e-Motion EV have been revealed.

SsangYong is about to add another entrant in the increasingly competitive small/medium electric SUV segment, with the Korean company’s local distributor revealing the pricing and specification of the Korando e-Motion ahead of its launch later this year.

The Korando e-Motion is powered by a 140kW/360Nm electric motor driving the front wheels, while a 62kWh battery is good for a claimed range of up to 339km. This puts it on-par with two direct competitors – the slightly smaller 50.3kWh MG ZS EV (130kW/280Nm/320km) and the 50kWh BYD Atto 3 (150kW/310Nm/354km), which is roughly the same size as the SsangYong.

However, the Korando will be slightly more expensive, with a price of $59,990 plus on road costs, with a $3000 premium for a black roof paint option.

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The Korando e-Motion is the Korean manufacturer’s electric vehicle.

The BYD starts at $55,490+ORCs for the smaller battery model, topping out at $59,990+ORCs for the 60kWh model that boasts a range of 420km, while the MG ZS EV starts at $49,990 for the entry Excite model rising to $53,990 for the higher spec (but same 50.3kWh battery) Essence. The MG’s pricing also includes on-road costs, however, and all cars are eligible for the full $8625 Clean Car rebate.

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The Korando e-Motion comes with a full suite of safety features and a 5-star Euro NCAP rating, while other standard equipment includes 17-inch alloy wheels, adaptive cruise control, a tyre pressure monitoring system, a heated leather-wrapped steering wheel, heated front seats, LED taillights and DRLs, dual zone climate control, front and rear parking sensors and rear privacy glass.

The Korando e-Motion can to 500kg on an unbraked trailer or 1500kg braked and has a kerb weight of 1765kg.

SsangYong is taking orders for the Korando eMotion on its website now, with delivery expected to take place between late December 2022 and early January 2023.