Electric Thrills: The New Polaris RZR Is on Its Way!

Are you prepared to tackle sand dunes quietly?

Even with the setbacks, the regression back to internal combustion engines, and despite the discussions surrounding electric vehicles, these cars seem destined for the future. This isn’t solely due to the rapid pace of global warming.

No, because crude oil is a limited resource. Extracting this crude oil is not the most straightforward way to produce energy. Additionally, over time, it becomes quite costly for companies to change their methods due to resistance to progress. Administrations and elected officials are temporary as well; they have set terms. Monarchs may be more enduring but often find themselves at odds with public sentiment.

That’s why I believe electric cars likely represent the way forward. Despite numerous manufacturers revisiting internal combustion engines, they’re not fully committing to them. Future models may incorporate gas motors, yet these firms recognize this approach isn’t sustainable long-term. Electric technology is inevitable, and those who fail to prepare for this shift risk ending up like the dinosaur-driven era we’re moving away from.

Case in point,
Polaris
is preparing to construct a fully electric
RZR side-by-side
, and we found the patents to confirm it.

Patents, Patents, Patents

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What you see above is undoubtedly a modern-day Polaris RZR. However, what sets this utility vehicle apart from ours is its distinctive features.
Janaki Jitchotvisut drove personally last year.
, as it lacks the frenzied supercharged engine designed to propel you skyward when you crest a sand dune or race across the terrain.
In the Baja desert, as Robbie Bacon discovered
Rather than that, it incorporates an entirely electric power system.

As stated in the patent’s summary, “This document covers arrangements for an electric car. The versions detailed here offer advancements in how connected batteries, engines, gearboxes, control units, and related parts are integrated… The automobile features a drivetrain including a battery mounted on the chassis, with this battery positioned partly beneath at least one seat.”

This, however, is not the inaugural all-electric Polaris utility vehicle.
Ranger XP Kinetic
exists.

Introduced a few years ago, the
Ranger XP Kinetic
It’s quite an impressive UTV and ranks among the preferred models offered by Maui Nui Venison from Hawaii, a company set to feature prominently in an upcoming article. This vehicle is silent yet powerful, embodying the same principles of dependability and strength found across the Ranger series. However, unlike the RZR, which encourages full-throttle excitement, this model leans more towards being a reliable workhorse.

Although the patent doesn’t specify which battery pack or motor the electric RZR employs, it mentions that “in the current version, the motor is a DC brushless type.” It further notes that “depending on different versions, the motor could also be an AC induction motor, a permanent magnet DC motor, or another kind of motor.” This lack of detail might seem ambiguous, but it’s intentional. The reason for this vagueness likely stems from the fact that patents aim to protect inventions without revealing too much information upfront, unlike press releases or product announcements where more specifics are typically shared post-launch.

However, based on the pictures available, the EV RZR functions similarly to typical electric vehicles. It features a battery pack located under the floor of the utility vehicle which powers all four wheels. The photos suggest this applies to a two-door version of the RZR; however, apart from the drive mechanism, not much seems different. Still, one might assume additional adjustments would be necessary. Given that batteries are quite heavy, changes such as modifying the spring systems and shock absorbers, along with altering the suspension connection points, could also be required.

That being said, it certainly appears as though it’s

just

An electric RZR is quite impressive if you ask me. Polaris is also making strides toward electrification in nature, even though it might take some time. This progress could be slower due to the present administration’s reduction in funding for electric infrastructure projects. Nonetheless, the shift towards electrified outdoor vehicles is inevitable.

What does everyone think about this? Are you prepared for your electric future with theEV Polaris RZR? Share your thoughts in the comments section below.