Electric Utility Vehicles

Electric utility vehicles are a quiet, green alternative to UTVs powered by internal combustion engines.

By Todd Kaho
April/May 2008

Blue Ranger EV
Image Gallery
The Ranger EV by Polaris has a range of up to 50 miles before it needs to be recharged.
POLARIS INDUSTRIES
Article Tools
Print
Comments
RSS

Electric UTVs’ powertrains consist of a bank of deep-cycle batteries that provide the “fuel” to run a DC electric motor that drives a transaxle and propels 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.

RELATED CONTENT

To learn more about specific electric utility vehicles, check out the models listed below.

2010 Polaris Ranger EV Electric-Powered Side-By-Side 

Polaris calls this vehicle "perfect... for farming, ranching, hunting and recreational riding."

Batteries: Lead-acid
Distance (approximate range before recharge): 50 miles, depending on conditions
MSRP: $10,699

To learn more about the Polaris Ranger EV and see a video of it in action, read Polaris Announces Electric Utility Vehicle for 2010 from GRIT editor Hank Will.

Electric XU-3000

This E-UTV can be registered as a motorcycle in many states, allowing it to be driven on city streets.

Batteries: Silicone gel
Distance: 35 miles
MSRP: $8,999

XRT850 

Page: 1 | 2 | Next >>
RSS | Comments | E-mail | Print
MOST POPULAR


Subscribe Today - Pay Now & Save 72% Off the Cover Price

First Name: *
 Last Name: *
Address: *
 City: *
State/Province: *
 Zip/Postal Code:*
Country:
 Email:*
(* indicates a required item)
Canadian subs: 1 year, (includes postage & GST). Foreign subs: 1 year, . U.S. funds.
Canadian Subscribers - Click Here
Non US and Canadian Subscribers - Click Here

Lighten the Strain on the Earth and Your Budget

MOTHER EARTH NEWS is the guide to living — as one reader stated — “with little money and abundant happiness.” Every issue is an invaluable guide to leading a more sustainable life, covering ideas from fighting rising energy costs and protecting the environment to avoiding unnecessary spending on processed food. You’ll find tips for slashing heating bills; growing fresh, natural produce at home; and more. MOTHER EARTH NEWS helps you cut costs without sacrificing modern luxuries.

At MOTHER EARTH NEWS, we are dedicated to conserving our planet’s natural resources while helping you conserve your financial resources. That’s why we want you to save money and trees by subscribing through our earth-friendly automatic renewal savings plan. By paying with a credit card, you save an additional $4.95 and get 6 issues of MOTHER EARTH NEWS for only $10.00 (USA only).

You may also use the Bill Me option and pay $14.95 for 6 issues.
-->