Munro Live
Munro Live is the YouTube channel associated with Munro & Associates, the well-known engineering and manufacturing consultancy led by Sandy Munro. The channel is heavily focused on automotive engineering, manufacturing analysis, vehicle teardowns, production methods, battery systems, and emerging transportation technology, with electric vehicles forming a major part of its coverage. Unlike mainstream consumer car-review channels, Munro Live approaches vehicles primarily from an engineering and industrial-design perspective rather than from lifestyle or buying-advice angles.
The audience is composed largely of engineers, EV enthusiasts, industry followers, investors, technically minded consumers, and viewers interested in how vehicles are designed and manufactured. The channel is especially popular among people who want deeper insight into EV platforms, battery packaging, structural engineering, thermal systems, drivetrain architecture, manufacturing efficiency, and cost optimization.
Munro Live is best known for detailed teardown analysis of electric vehicles from companies such as Tesla, Ford, Rivian, Lucid, GM, Hyundai, and others. Videos frequently examine battery packs, wiring architecture, castings, motors, electronics, suspension design, production techniques, and assembly strategies. The channel also covers factory visits, executive interviews, industry commentary, supply-chain discussions, and emerging transportation technologies including robotics and energy systems.
The channel’s EV stance is strongly EV-positive and technology-forward. Electrification is generally presented as the future direction of the automotive industry, and the channel often highlights engineering innovations that improve manufacturing efficiency, vehicle performance, or energy usage. Tesla receives particularly extensive coverage and is frequently praised for manufacturing innovations, though the channel also critiques design choices and analyzes competitors in substantial detail.
The presentation style is highly personality-driven, centered around Sandy Munro and recurring engineering contributors from the Munro team. Videos range from informal workshop discussions and teardown sessions to longer technical interviews and conference-style conversations. Production quality is functional and professional but prioritizes technical information and engineering access over cinematic polish.
The “geek level” is high to very high. Munro Live regularly dives into subjects such as battery chemistry packaging, thermal management, manufacturing tolerances, giga-casting, electronics integration, supply-chain engineering, and cost-per-component analysis. Much of the content assumes at least moderate technical interest, although Sandy Munro’s conversational style often makes complex subjects more approachable than purely academic engineering material.
A major part of the channel’s identity is its connection to the broader Munro & Associates engineering consultancy, which performs professional teardown benchmarking and manufacturing analysis for automotive industry clients. That real-world engineering background gives the channel a level of technical credibility and industrial perspective that differs significantly from most consumer automotive YouTube channels.
Latest reviews
Do Sandy and Sue Approve of the Kia EV9?
apr. 15, 2024
Tesla Cybertruck Battery Pack: Our First Impressions Under the Lid
apr. 12, 2024
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apr. 11, 2024
Underneath the Cybertruck - Rear Cradle and EDM
apr. 10, 2024
Cybertruck Thermal Management: A Departure From Previous Tesla Models
apr. 05, 2024
BendPak Hoist & Battery Lift Table Review
apr. 03, 2024
Dropping the Battery Pack in Our Tesla Cybertruck!
mar. 27, 2024
EV Motor Mania: The Strengths & Weaknesses of Induction vs Permanent Magnet
mar. 25, 2024
Tesla Cybertruck Underbody
mar. 21, 2024
Funky Form & Features: Tesla Cybertruck Interior Review
mar. 20, 2024
Tesla Hits Refresh on the Model 3 Interior
mar. 18, 2024
Live from EnergyX Lithium Lounge @ SXSW
mar. 15, 2024
We're Tearing Down a Cybertruck!
mar. 14, 2024
Wiegel: High Precision Metal Stamping & Automation
mar. 13, 2024
The Upgraded 2024 Tesla Model 3: The Best Tesla Vehicle!?
mar. 13, 2024
Discussing the R2 Reveal With Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe
mar. 12, 2024
Using the Ford Fast Charging Adapter: Ford gains access to Tesla's Supercharger Network
mar. 07, 2024
RecycLiCo Battery Recycling Q&A with Engineering Explained & Kemetco Research
mar. 01, 2024
Getting Wound Up: Stranded vs Bar Windings in Electric Motors
feb. 22, 2024
Electric Vehicle Battery Breakdown: Cells to Modules to Packs!
feb. 20, 2024
Exploring the Future of Automotive Technology @ CES 2024 - Insights from Munro & TE Connectivity
jan. 24, 2024
Verge TS Ultra: The Future of Electric Motorcycling | CES 2024
jan. 18, 2024
Himiway's Upcoming Electric Bike Lineup | CES 2024
jan. 17, 2024
What lies ahead for the Auto Industry in 2024? Sandy's Predictions (+ BIG Announcement!)
jan. 12, 2024