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 KGM’s catalogue due to supply shortages – an issue that has vexed most manufacturers over the last couple of years. It returned in 2023, then disappeared for good in 2024.

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 February 2026, the KGM Korando e-Motion holds a Used Car Expert Rating of C with a score of 63%. This score is fairly competitive against other EVs in its price bracket, and matches the score held by the older petrol-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
Discountined: Autumn 2024

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Media reviews

Highlighted reviews and road tests from across the UK automotive media. Click any of the boxes to view.

Auto Express

Model reviewed: Ventura
Score: 7 / 10
“The Korando e-Motion is another curio from SsangYong, but it’s not without appeal. Its average driving dynamics and cabin finish could well be outshone by practicality and charging capability matched by few EVs at this price. A generous standard equipment list and lengthy warranty may well seal the deal.”
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Car Keys

Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 7 / 10
“The electric KGM Korando has been a long time coming, but we reckon it’s worth the wait. It’s refined, practical and has a decent real-world electric range of 200 miles. While not good enough to sit among the best in this class, stick to the more affordable versions and this e-Motion is worth considering.”
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Daily Mirror

Model reviewed:
“SsangYong has raised its game over the last few years and the Korando e-Motion SUV is not a bad vehicle, if a little rough around the edges.”
Author: Colin Goodwin
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Driving Electric

Model reviewed:
Score: 7 / 10
“While it boasts significantly more cabin and boot space than its similarly priced rivals, the KGM Korando e-Motion doesn’t excel when it comes to interior quality or driving experience. That said, potential customers may find that the generous amount of standard equipment and lengthy warranty are enough to seal the deal.”
Author: Ellis Hyde
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Electrifying.com

Model reviewed:
Score: 6 / 10
“The KGM Korando e-Motion isn’t the obvious choice, but it’s refined, packed with equipment and very spacious inside. The warranty is impressive too. But it looks pricey compared to an MG ZS and can’t match a Skoda Enyaq for overall appeal.”
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Parkers

Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 5.2 / 10
“On a purely pragmatic level, it’s a spacious, cheap-to-run and good-value EV with a reasonable range and more than enough performance for most. The ungainly looks don’t help, but it also suffers being a brand nobody’s ever heard of.”
Author: Tom Wiltshire
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Regit

Score: 8 / 10
“The KGM Korando e-Motion is a very worthy newcomer to the segment and definitely worth exploring if looking for a value-for-money, well-equipped car that is safe, fun to drive and won’t break the bank.”
Author: Maxine Ashford
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The Sunday Times

Model reviewed: Ultimate
Score: 7 / 10
“It may not be particularly outstanding in any one area, but the e-Motion scores solidly across the board. Assuming the price is as low as expected, the KGM Korando e-Motion will make a spacious, refined and wallet-friendly family runabout that’s perfect for the school run or commuting – an ideal second car.”
Author: James Fossdyke
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The Telegraph

Model reviewed: Ventura
Score: 4 / 10
“Buy the entry-level version of the KGM Korando e-Motion and there’s no denying you get a lot of space and a decent amount of kit for your money; indeed, that low price and the resultant value might just make it worthy of consideration. But this Ventura version is simply too expensive for what it delivers.”
Author: Alex Robbins
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Safety rating

Independent crash test and safety ratings from Euro NCAP

No safety rating

The KGM Korando e-Motion was not assessed by Euro NCAP during its production life.

Eco rating

Independent economy and emissions ratings from Green NCAP

No eco rating

The KGM Korando e-Motion was not assessed by Green NCAP during its production life.

Running cost rating

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

Battery range	Average	Score	Variation	Score
EV models	211 miles

Electrical efficiency	Average	Score	Variation	Score
EV models	3.4 m/KWh

Insurance group	Average	Score	Variation	Score
All models	41

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.

Reliability rating

Reliability data provided exclusively for The Car Expert by MotorEasy

No reliability rating

As of February 2026, 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.