The Togg T10X has already rolled off the production line and is in the garage of the Turkish president

The first units of the Togg T10X, the first SUV produced in Turkey, have already left the factory and buyers have started receiving their cars. This electric SUV was announced several years ago and is the first to be manufactured under the Turkish brand. Reservations opened in mid-March and the surprise has been huge, as they have exceeded all expectations.

In fact, the forecast was to produce 28,000 units during 2023, but reservations have reached 177,000 units. Faced with this unforeseen success, the brand has had to work to increase the production rate, although it will not be able to deliver any more units this year.

The first Togg T10X went to the President of Turkey

The first unit has been handed over to the President of Turkey, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. This is not a gesture of deference from the brand; rather, the presidential office was the one that made the first reservation. It was made symbolically in 2019, when the launch of the SUV was announced.

The first 100% Turkish electric SUV

The Togg T10X is an electric SUV powered by a 160 kW electric motor, equivalent to 218 CV, and offers a maximum torque of 350 Nm. It is positioned on the rear axle. It is offered in two versions. The first one has a 52.4 kWh battery, offering a range of 314 kilometres, while the second, with an 88.5 kWh capacity, can travel up to 523 kilometres on a single charge.

The onboard charger allows charging at 22 kW, although it allows fast charging with a power of up to 180 kW. The electric motor accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.4 seconds. A more powerful version will be offered later, featuring two motors with a combined output of 320 kW, that is 435 CV, and a maximum torque of 700 Nm.

It is expected to arrive in Europe in 2024, although the increase in orders in Turkey may delay its launch on the continent. The manufacturer’s idea is to serve local orders first before tackling expansion into other markets.