JAC T9 vs KGM Musso EV

The JAC T9 starts from $42,662 before on-road costs, while the KGM Musso EV opens at $60,000. That makes the JAC T9 the more affordable entry point by $17,338.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $46,928 and $66,000 respectively.

The KGM Musso EV qualifies for FBT exemption as an electric vehicle, which can dramatically reduce the effective cost for novated lease buyers. The JAC T9, as a petrol model, does not qualify.

Both the JAC T9 and KGM Musso EV hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The KGM Musso EV packs more ADAS features with 7 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 4 in the JAC T9.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 6 in the JAC T9 and 8 in the KGM Musso EV. The KGM Musso EV adds a 360-degree camera that the JAC T9 misses.

The JAC T9 features a 12.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the KGM Musso EV gets a 12.3-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The KGM Musso EV counters with heated front seats, ventilated seats, V2L and ambient lighting that the JAC T9 does not offer. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The JAC T9 uses a Turbo-diesel producing 125kW and 410Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a 4WD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 11.5 seconds.

The KGM Musso EV responds with a Electric making 152kW and 339Nm, paired to a 1-speed driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 10.9 seconds.

The KGM Musso EV has the clear power advantage at 152kW vs 125kW. In the real-world sprint, the KGM Musso EV is 0.6s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The JAC T9 measures 5,330mm long on a 3,110mm wheelbase, 170mm longer than the KGM Musso EV at 5,160mm (3,150mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the KGM Musso EV generally means more rear legroom.

For towing, the JAC T9 leads with a 3,200kg braked capacity vs 1,800kg. That 1,400kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Running cost data is not yet available for both models. We will update when figures are confirmed.

Warranty: 7 years (JAC T9) vs 7 years / 999,999km (KGM Musso EV). Both match on warranty length. Capped-price servicing: 7yr (JAC T9)—.