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KGM Korando e-Motion

(2022 – present)

Expert Rating

New car score:

61
%
C

Used car score:

61
%
C

Expert Rating report card

Media Rating:

44
%
E

Safety Rating:

70
%
B

Eco Rating:

100
%
A

Reliability Rating:

-

Running Costs:

63
%
B

How are our Expert Rating scores calculated?

Expert Rating

New car score:

61
%
C

Used car score:

61
%
C

Expert Rating report card

Media Rating:

44
%
E

Safety Rating:

70
%
B

Eco Rating:

100
%
A

Reliability Rating:

-

Running Costs:

63
%
B

Summary


Based on the petrol-powered KGM Korando SUV/crossover, the Korando e-Motion was SsangYong’s (now rebranded as KGM Motors) first all-electric model, which launched in the UK in 2022, rivalling the MG ZS EV and Kia e-Niro.

The Korando e-Motion is a rare sight on UK roads. Less than three months after going on sale in Spring 2022, it disappeared from SsangYong’s catalogue due to supply shortages – an issue that has vexed most manufacturers over the last couple of years. However, it returned again in 2023 after SsangYong was able to secure an ongoing supply of vehicles for the UK.

British reviewers generally agree that the Korando e-Motion doesn’t excel when it comes to interior quality or driving experience, but its spacious cabin and generous standard equipment list means that it’s not without appeal.

“It’s refined, packed with equipment and very spacious inside”, says the Electrifying.com team. “The warranty is impressive too.”

While admitting that the car’s battery range puts it into the bottom half of the electric SUV pack, James Fossdyke of The Sunday Times concludes that would “make a spacious, refined and wallet-friendly family runabout that’s perfect for the school run or commuting – an ideal second car.”

As of January 2024, the KGM Korando e-Motion holds a New Car Expert Rating of C with a score of 61%. This score is fairly competitive against other EVs in its price bracket, and matches the score held by the older ICE-powered version.

Korando e-Motion highlights

  • Practical and spacious
  • Generous standard equipment list
  • Value-for-money pricing
  • Seven-year warranty

Korando e-Motion lowlights

  • Currently a rarity in the UK
  • Odd exterior styling
  • Interior build quality could be better
  • Rivals offer a longer battery range

Key specifications


Body style: Medium SUV/crossover
Engines:
electric, battery-powered
Price when new:
From £31,995 on-road

Launched: Spring 2022
Last updated: N/A
Next update due: TBA


Media reviews


Reviews, road test and comparisons from across the UK automotive media. Click any of the boxes to view.

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Driving Electric

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+

Safety rating


Independent crash test and safety ratings from Euro NCAP

No safety rating

As of January 2024, the KGM Korando e-Motion has not been crash tested by Euro NCAP.

Eco rating


Independent economy and emissions ratings from Green NCAP

No eco rating

As of January 2024, the KGM Korando e-Motion has not been lab tested by Green NCAP.

Reliability rating

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Reliability data provided exclusively for The Car Expert by MotorEasy

No reliability rating

As of January 2024, we don’t have enough reliability data on the KGM Korando e-Motion to generate a reliability rating.

The Car Expert’s reliability information is provided exclusively to us using extended warranty data from our partner, MotorEasy. As soon as MotorEasy has sufficient data on the Korando e-Motion, we’ll publish the score here.

Running cost rating

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Monthly cost of ownership data provided exclusively for The Car Expert by Clear Vehicle Data

Battery rangeAverageScoreVariationScore
EV models211 milesB211 – 211 milesB – B
Electrical efficiencyAverageScoreVariationScore
EV models3.4 m/KWhE3.4 – 3.4 m/KWhE – E
Insurance groupAverageScoreVariationScore
All models41D37 – 50C – F

It may be cheap to buy, but the KGM Korando e-Motion isn’t as cheap to run as some mainstream alternatives. This is according to data provided exclusively to The Car Expert by our commercial partner, Clear Vehicle Data.

An official battery range of 211 miles is quite good, but the e-Motion’s electrical efficiency (the EV equivalent of miles per gallon for a petrol or diesel car) is poor, and insurance costs are reportedly much more expensive than you would expect, considering this is a value-for-money electric car.

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If you’re looking at the KGM Korando e-Motion, you might also be interested in these alternatives.

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