Spartan 2.0 electric SUV based on Force Gurkha unveiled

The Spartan 2.0 uses a 57.4 kWh battery pack sourced from China. It has a maximum range of around 240 km.

Czech start-up, MW Motors, has unveiled an all-electric version of the Force Gurkha. It is called the Spartan 2.0.

The Spartan 2.0 is based on the same ladder frame chassis as the Gurkha. Moreover, it also borrows the body shell, interior, suspension and running gear from the ICE version. Hence, on the outside, it looks like any other Gurkha except for the blanked-off front grille that also houses the charging port.

The Spartan 2.0 is powered by a single electric motor that has an output of 174 BHP and 1,075 Nm. It is channelled to all four wheels via a transfer case offering manually selectable four-wheel drive with high and low ranges. It also gets manually locking differentials at the front and rear.

The Spartan 2.0 uses a 57.4 kWh battery pack sourced from China. It is placed under the bonnet and is said to offer a maximum range of around 240 km on a single charge. It can be charged from 20-80% in just over half an hour at rates of up to 90 kW. It also supports bi-directional charging.

The Spartan 2.0 weighs 2,350 kg. It can carry up to 1,025 kg and has a towing capacity of 3,000 kg.