Overview
- MG Motor Australia has opened order books for the U9 EV with a starting price of $78,990 before on-road costs.
- Company specifications list dual electric motors producing up to 325 kW and 700 Nm, a 0–100 km/h time of 5.8 seconds, a 102.2 kWh LFP battery with a WLTP range of 430 km, and up to 115 kW DC charging that raises state of charge from 20 to 80 percent in about 42 minutes.
- MG states the U9 EV has a braked towing capacity of 3,500 kg and a payload of 685 kg, matching its turbo‑diesel sibling and exceeding the Toyota HiLux BEV’s published towing figure.
- Australia will receive the U9 only in an all‑wheel‑drive, body‑on‑frame form with features such as 236 litres of under-bonnet storage and standard air suspension, and MG reports strong early customer interest.
- The U9 joins a very small local electric‑ute market that includes the KGM Musso EV and HiLux BEV, and its real usefulness will depend on how charging access and towing conditions affect range and charging in everyday use.