KGM Motors has quietly upgraded the Torres EVX for 2026, fitting a larger 80.6 kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery sourced from BYD's Blade technology. The result is a roughly 10% jump in capacity and a WLTP-rated (EU range-test standard) range of 287 miles — good enough to take on the Volkswagen ID.4 and Skoda Enyaq in the UK market where it's already on sale. The SUV has no confirmed path to US dealers.
Powertrain and charging
The electric motor carries over from KGM's Musso EV pickup: 204 hp / 152 kW at the front axle with 250 lb-ft (339 Nm) of torque. Front-wheel drive only. The 0–60 mph equivalent runs about 8 seconds, and top speed is electronically limited to 109 mph. EPA ratings don't apply here — the 287-mile figure is WLTP only, so real-world range would likely be somewhat lower.
DC fast charging tops out at 120 kW, unchanged from the previous version. Because the battery grew, the 10–80% charge time nudges up from 32 to 37 minutes. That's a reasonable trade-off for the extra range, and the BYD Blade cell format reportedly allows the larger capacity without a meaningfully bigger physical footprint.
KGM Torres EVX with updated 80.6 kWh LFP battery pack
The updated pack operates at 371 volts — lower than the 800-volt electrical systems (which charge faster than the more common 400-volt architecture) appearing in newer competitors, but workable for the price point.
Price, availability, and the US picture
In the UK, the Torres EVX starts at £36,995 for the K30 trim and £39,295 for the K40 — both under the £40,000 threshold that qualifies for zero benefit-in-kind tax through 2028, a meaningful perk for fleet and company-car buyers. Germany lists the Core trim at €41,990, though dealer availability there remains unconfirmed.
As for the US: KGM (formerly SsangYong) has no established dealer network stateside, and the Torres EVX holds no EPA certification. One import-market estimate has floated a ~$58,000 drive-away figure, but that reflects gray-market territory, not an official launch. For shoppers in this range, the Hyundai Ioniq 5, Chevrolet Equinox EV, or Ford Mustang Mach-E all offer EPA-rated range, established service networks, and potential access to the $7,500 federal EV tax credit under IRS Section 30D.
The Torres EVX is a legitimate value proposition where it's sold — just not here, at least for now.
