Electric Utility Vehicles

The right machine will make light work of your chores.

April/May 2008
By Todd Kaho 
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Utility vehicles can perform many of the jobs normally assigned to tractors or pickup trucks.
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Pure electric-powered carts are a quiet, green alternative to UTVs powered by internal combustion engines. Electric UTVs’ powertrains consist of a bank of deep cycle batteries that provide the “fuel” to run a DC electric motor driving a transaxle and finally propelling the wheels. Deep cycle batteries are different from the standard lead acid battery used to start your car and are designed to provide a steady supply of current over a long period of time. Range before recharge can be a consideration if you cover a lot of ground. Unlike a gasoline vehicle that can be refueled in a few minutes, recharging an electric vehicle will take several hours.

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Electric Utility Vehicles are priced at $6,500 to $7,500 — somewhat less than gasoline or diesel models. E-Z-GO offers models that can haul 800 pounds or more. Learn more here. Click “Where to Buy” to locate a dealer.”

For more information on selecting a utility terrain vehicle, including specs on many models, read the following articles at GRIT.
Utility Vehicle Roundup
Stray Utility Vehicles 

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