Electric UTVs

[LouNY]

There is the Intimidator brand, they seem well built,

 

[JamesHW]

I like what I’ve read about the Intimidator and they have a dealer/service in Hoosic Falls not far from our place

 

[LouNY]

Yes, I looked at them there also. Bought my Branson from that dealer.

 

[RalphVa]

There are 4x4 electric golf cart models available
Here's an example company who apparently starts with ezgo models: Mars 4X4 72 Volt Golf Cart Prowler EV: Electric Side by side UTV
Don't know anything about quality etc., just that they do exist and something like it may fit the bill for your needs

There's also 4x4 conversion kits available for a lot of different electric carts if you need one on the cheap

Reply from them:

We are currently out of stock of these carts.

Currently, the factory has no production scheduled for 2023,2024.

Was there anything else you were looking for?

Thank you,

Mars Cars

 

[/pine]

FWIW I would be leery of upstart companies...many cart companies don't hang around too long...mostly because they can't match the quality for the money that the half a dozen or so major players produce...

Not necessarily germane to the OP's needs but a search on CL will show lots of used older carts that are in like new condition...being able to get parts is paramount for any cart / SBS or UTV type vehicle...

 

[MTGreen]

FWIW I would be leery of upstart companies...many cart companies don't hang around too long...mostly because they can't match the quality for the money that the half a dozen or so major players produce...

Not necessarily germane to the OP's needs but a search on CL will show lots of used older carts that are in like new condition...being able to get parts is paramount for any cart / SBS or UTV type vehicle...

Agreed. I think the companies like the one linked purchases a name brand commercial cart, in this case EZGO, and upfits a front axle motor drive kit. So parts for the main cart wouldn't be an issue, but it is a potential issue for the front axle kit depending on source

 

[Torvy]

Do a Google search for "Textron Electric UTV"....They make a variety...Textron is a major player in light electric vehicles and many other things...

Do you have a current link? From what I can tell from their website, the only 4x4 UTV in their family is the Arctic Cat and I don't see one of those that is electric.

It appears maybe they tried electric 4 or 5 years ago, but nothing current. Maybe I missed it, though.

 

[/pine]

Do you have a current link? From what I can tell from their website, the only 4x4 UTV in their family is the Arctic Cat and I don't see one of those that is electric.

It appears maybe they tried electric 4 or 5 years ago, but nothing current. Maybe I missed it, though.

Today Textron Off Road builds a wide variety of off-road vehicles, including UTVs under the Wildcat, Havoc, Stampede and Prowler UTV names, along with a full line of Alterra ATVs.

Prowler EV -Electric Side by Sides Off Road UTV Orange/LA County CA

The Prowler EV side-by-side's clean, quiet electric power is perfect for riders who don't want to deal with the fumes and noise of gas engines. Upgrade to Prowler EV iS for four-wheel independent suspension and make the ride even smoother. The Prowler features a 72-volt AC electric drivetrain to...

www.marspowersports.com

Havoc-M Series

Textron Systems and Textron Off Road are redefining the light-tactical vehicle with the Havoc-M

www.textronsystems.com

 

[Torvy]

Today Textron Off Road builds a wide variety of off-road vehicles, including UTVs under the Wildcat, Havoc, Stampede and Prowler UTV names, along with a full line of Alterra ATVs.

Prowler EV -Electric Side by Sides Off Road UTV Orange/LA County CA

The Prowler EV side-by-side's clean, quiet electric power is perfect for riders who don't want to deal with the fumes and noise of gas engines. Upgrade to Prowler EV iS for four-wheel independent suspension and make the ride even smoother. The Prowler features a 72-volt AC electric drivetrain to...

www.marspowersports.com

Havoc-M Series

Textron Systems and Textron Off Road are redefining the light-tactical vehicle with the Havoc-M

www.textronsystems.com

Thanks. If you go to Textronoffroad.com, it takes you to the Arctic Cat website. They don't show an EV. I wonder if that dealer is just using old info or if there is a California only model?

Wildcat, Prowler and Alterra are all sold under the Arctic Cat name.
The nearest dealer to us is in Greenville, TX and they don't have any in stock and the only ones listed are these 3.

From what I can tell it looks like Textron bought Arctic Cat and tried to leverage that into using the Textron brand on them, but recently gave up and went back to the Arctic Cat branding. Apparently, a lot of people didn't know who Textron was...Bell Helicopter, Cessna, Beachcraft, EZGO and more.

 

[RalphVa]

Mrs. T decided she wanted an EV UTV. In our particular situation, it seems to be a good fit. A work UTV on our retirement property. No trail riding. No risk of running out of 'juice'. Just us and some dog, so 3 seats is plenty.

She chose the Chinese one. (I know). Hisun Sector E1. $13500 with winch, windscreen and roof standard. I don't like buying Chinese products, but also will not bite off my nose to spite my face.

There are too few choices right now and Polaris made theirs such a 'deluxe' model that the prices were crazy. The Kinetic starts at $25k. Once you add in some basics, it is more than double the price. I figure worst case it breaks down after warranty and we have to buy new...still less money. Maybe by then, a few more choices will be available.

Thanks for info on Hisun. Have contacted them. Polaris does not seem to be having the Ranger available. Think they're pushing the Kinetic.

 

[John_Mc]

Thanks for info on Hisun. Have contacted them. Polaris does not seem to be having the Ranger available. Think they're pushing the Kinetic.

The Kinetic IS a ranger, but good luck finding either of their EV Rangers in stock.

 

[Torvy]

The Kinetic IS a ranger, but good luck finding either of their EV Rangers in stock.

It sounded to me like the Ranger Kinetic replaced the Ranger EV. The Kinetic seems like a nice unit, but priced way beyond our budget, even if you found one.

 

[John_Mc]

It sounded to me like the Ranger Kinetic replaced the Ranger EV. The Kinetic seems like a nice unit, but priced way beyond our budget, even if you found one.

I agree, the Kinetic sure sounds like a great machine, but way too expensive for my needs.

 

[jmc]

I agree, the Kinetic sure sounds like a great machine, but way too expensive for my needs.

Sounds like a marketing strategy called "skimming". Peel off customers willing to pay a premium during a temporary monopoly, then introduce lower prices/models after that sweet spot. Maybe prices will drop?

 

[John_Mc]

Sounds like a marketing strategy called "skimming". Peel off customers willing to pay a premium during a temporary monopoly, then introduce lower prices/models after that sweet spot. Maybe prices will drop?

Or maybe they'll come out with a less deluxe version. If they had one that was closer to the Ranger 570, but with modern batteries and charging (Lithium-Ion batteries aand the standard J-1772 charge port, like the Kinetic has, I'd have given it a serious look.)

 

[mvoght]

Mrs. T decided she wanted an EV UTV. In our particular situation, it seems to be a good fit. A work UTV on our retirement property. No trail riding. No risk of running out of 'juice'. Just us and some dog, so 3 seats is plenty.

She chose the Chinese one. (I know). Hisun Sector E1. $13500 with winch, windscreen and roof standard. I don't like buying Chinese products, but also will not bite off my nose to spite my face.

There are too few choices right now and Polaris made theirs such a 'deluxe' model that the prices were crazy. The Kinetic starts at $25k. Once you add in some basics, it is more than double the price. I figure worst case it breaks down after warranty and we have to buy new...still less money. Maybe by then, a few more choices will be available.

I bought the Polaris ranger EV. given the service I got with a minor warranty claim, I should have not bothered buying American.

They refuse to mail me a $64.99 part and want me to haul to a dealership to install a new gas cylinder for the dump bed. Because that's their rule for all warranty work.

It's cheaper for me to buy online. I'll spend more in diesel hauling to the dealership than I'd spend buying a new part. Installing is two pins... It doesn't even require tools.

Even better, I found an aftermarket repair, because the quality is so poor someone has put a repair kit on the market.

 

[mvoght]

Not sure what caused a change of heart from Polaris corporate, my local dealer called me today and said that they are being asked to send a tech to install that $65 Part.

I did mention that I'd left a blistering review... Poor timing on that first year survey hitting my emailbox about 2 days after I spent an hour on the phone.

I didn't mention that it included using the lowest satisfaction possible with a clear and inexpensive resolution. I'm still recovering from my surgery so I definitely appreciate it.

He will come tomorrow.

Polaris still might reconsider how they treat minor warranty claims. But in the end they are doing the right thing.

 

[Torvy]

We finally pulled the trigger on this.

$13,200 out the door. 3500 lb winch, roof, windshield all standard. Delivery included (about 60 miles). Next step is to disable the backup beep. Very loud. I'll keep you all posted on the good and the bad. Dealer had stock, we could have had one same day, but needed to make some room in the garage first.

The driver position is a little snug for me, but I need to lose weight. Has tilt wheel, so that helps a bit. It is much faster than we need. So far, I only went about 100 yards with it. I was already hot and tired, will give it a longer run this morning.

 

[John_Mc]

@Torvy -

That Sector electric UTV looks interesting, and a reasonable price. They claim a 42 mile range and a tow rating of 1500#. That would work for me, since most of my use is on my own property, and when I have larger loads to haul, I'm using my tractor or antique pickup. I'll be interested to hear how it works for you and whether you find their specs realistic.

Do you know what kind of batteries it uses? The spec page just says "Dry Cell" which does not tell me much.

 

[Torvy]

Well, my trailer is about 1000 lbs, so at some point I'll give it a try. It comes with a 2 inch receiver sleeve, but therein lies my first problem. There is an alignment problem and the pin cannot go in. Given it is a holiday weekend, I don't expect a reply until next week. No big deal unless they don't solve it. I just drove it around the property and used it to haul my chainsaw, weed wacker and other cleanup tools. It is handy to have everything with me rather than running back to the shop or trying to carry it all. I have about 4500' of perimeter to clear for fencing.

It has 3 'gears' H, M, L. The H is for speed and L is for power/torque. (Nothing unusual there). They pitch M as the most efficient for longer battery life. It goes plenty fast around my property in M. This is simply a work/casual ride with the Mrs around our place vehicle for us. I don't think trail riders would be happy.

Not sure on the batteries. I'll check the manual tomorrow.