MG Launches MGU9 Electric Ute in Australia from $78,990

MG Motor Australia has officially launched the all-electric MGU9 dual-cab ute, bringing a genuine battery-electric workhorse to local showrooms starting at $78,990 before on-road costs.

Australia is serving as the global debut market for the model. The arrival marks a long-awaited development for Australian drivers who need commercial capability but want the fuel and tax advantages of an electric vehicle. Dual-cab utilities consistently dominate vehicle sales across the country, yet electric choices in the segment have been virtually nonexistent.

The MGU9 EV arrives in a well-equipped dual-motor all-wheel-drive configuration producing 325kW of power and 700Nm of torque. It packs a 102.2kWh lithium-iron-phosphate battery pack capable of delivering an official WLTP driving range of up to 430 kilometres.

Crucially for tradies, outdoor enthusiasts and fleet drivers, MG has equipped the electric ute with a full 3,500kg braked towing capacity, matching the benchmark set by popular turbo-diesel dual-cabs. Practical features also include vehicle-to-load functionality to power tools and appliances from the battery, alongside a large 236-litre front luggage space under the bonnet.

What this means for your novated lease

The arrival of the MGU9 EV is a major development if you have been holding out for a dual-cab ute that can qualify for generous salary packaging tax concessions.

Because the list price begins at $78,990, the vehicle comfortably undercuts the 2026–27 fuel-efficient Luxury Car Tax threshold of $91,661. That positioning ensures eligible employees can finance the vehicle through a novated lease free of Fringe Benefits Tax under the federal government's Electric Car Discount rules.

Packaging an electric ute through a novated lease lets you pay for the vehicle finance alongside day-to-day operating expenses—such as charging, tyres, comprehensive insurance and routine servicing—using your pre-tax income. On a vehicle priced around the high-$70,000 mark, eliminating FBT delivers thousands of dollars in annual tax savings compared to leasing an equivalent diesel ute or funding a vehicle privately with after-tax earnings.

Keep in mind that proposed reforms to the EV discount policy will introduce new pricing bands from April 2027. Locking in an eligible electric vehicle lease under existing arrangements allows drivers to take advantage of current exemption guidelines for the life of their agreement.