Advantages of The Polaris Ranger EV
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Here is another DIRT TRAX CLASSICS segment available to you for the first time. In this episode, Motorhead Mark Lester evaluates the strengths and weaknesses of the electric powered Polaris Ranger.
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The cost to develop was high? No, this technology has been around on electric golf carts for decades. There's nothing special going on with this machine.
Now, if they were to have 100hp electric motors and armored/waterproof lithium ion cells in a RZR, that would be some development cost.
stevey500 must be something different as a golf cart is most likely more reliable these EV is not reliable in my experience
These things are ideal for property owners who just want a reliable way to go out and do repair work around the place. Fence work and inspection. Also, very compatible with livestock. And you don't handle gasoline. If you're interested in eventually dealing with cancer, then keep handling and smelling gasoline and other chemicals like that. But I'm getting ready to retire and have about 650 acres to ride around on regularly and keep an eye on. I can't think of anything better than an EV UTV for the job. My brother has a gas powered one and it is great, but as far as I'm concerned, the EV version will handle the job fine, and not increase my chemical exposure in the process.
Living off grid with dedicated pv grid this is the ideal solution to fuel costs these days.
I want whatever your smoking 😂
@@OMRS1I don't smoke anything, that also causes cancer. You need to stick with edibles. ;)
The vaguest reviews I've ever seen. Give us specs and your opinion on how it handles not your opinion on their marketing decisions.
Gosh already.
There is a 2017 POLARIS RANGER EV LI-ION version of these. It's almost double the cost and has a stated 50 mile range.
Exactly - this has the same range for half the cost. Period. you nailed it.
Lead-acid batteries? Should get more interesting once they start using lithium-ion batteries with good capacity...
Boris Lebassiste polaris does make one.
but because of the batteries, the price is through the roof
It costs less in the long run then lead acid batteries if you count the cost of replacing the lead ones over time. 730 lbs (using info from replacement batteries available on amazon) $2,698.99 vs 90 lbs $5,700 lithium battery equivalent that has about 15% more power. Also dropping weight by 600lbs means more you can carry and probably longer distance when empty.
I thought the same thing!
I am considering getting one and shitcanning the lead acid. You can get double the ah in lithium if you build your own pack
I thought you were actually going to review this machine
Agree with @stevey, the cost to develop and build this was very little, actually it's probably cheaper to build than a gas model. If this unit would be upgraded to lithium batteries of the same size, the unit would be lighter, half the weight in batteries, and it would go twice as far. Or use half the amount of batteries and go the same distance.
Weird review - very specific usage implied, going miles off into the wilderness. That must be fairly unusual - the most common usage is surely on a farm, large or small, where quickly getting to regular chores with feed etc is the day-to-day usage, where the low maintenence, easy recharge integration (between chores) and relatively low mileage - and the relative quietness around livestock - make an EV ideal. Especially when farms by nature are ideal places to have solar and wind electricity provision. It's future-proof.
exactly. ( where I live with mine. ) what a lame review
The question is how many miles can you go on a full charge that’s all I want to know.
Exactly... that, and operating cost. The rest is propaganda....
50. I just got one. This review is ridiculously bad.
@@AlanWilzig What about on a cold iday in the winter how far can you travel.
Not sure why everyone likes to bash Polaris? Maybe because they are the market leader by far? I own a Kawasaki and Polaris has a much smoother ride.
Steve Ward My 2011 LSV is a nightmare. Constant charging headaches. Electric is novel but not worth the trouble. My last Polaris. $.02
1:11 Cost to develop the ranger were high? Why? Lead acid batteries like a golf cart, 30 hp brush-less motor which has been used in a bazillion vehicles like my M-iev car. I would say it would take less then a month to put something together.
Go lithium-ion and make the roof a solar panel!
Really love the idea of this side by side, with its only limitations being battery going dead, polaris should build a small very quiet gas generator that attaches inside the back bed that would kick on and off only when needed.
Why not use solar panels?
That this costs more than a gas one is pure profit, the big cost to electric cars is the expensive lithium batteries to get long range, but this thing just uses marine batteries, I guarantee this thing costs Polaris less to build than a 500.
how about some lithium! putting lead acid in an EV in 2019 is just nonsense.
@Nathan Tankersley for the right DIY lithium battery the cost is similar to replacing lead acid batteries and weighs about 20 % of lead. I replaced my lifted club car ds with lift and 12 inch rims and 25 inch tires with 6Kwhr 14 cell pack of new lithium LMC chevy Bolt cells that weigh 68 lbs and my range on pavement is now about 40 miles as compared to 21 miles with new lead acid batteries! Cost me about $800. the cost is insane if you buy drop ins and they will be Lithium iron phosphate and weigh 50 % more than the LMC cells I used.
Now to upgrade to a dual high torque and high speed motor around 8-10 hp.
Or for a small farm, homestead or small holding. Any offgrid property would benefit too. I want one when i start my farm
What is the life span of the batteries. What is the cost to replace the batteries?
I'm surprised to hear that it was a sales success. 4 years after this video was made, and I've never seen one. Not even on a showroom floor.
I don't understand the focus of this review. You are deliberating on whether or not the ATV manufacturers will build EV versions... by analyzing one that has been built..
love the ranger ev but could you drive it back home when the battery is dead using a harbor freight generator?
Twice the price and haven't similar range (70 miles vs 50 miles for the EV variant)
Considering it can be plugged in at home and you don't need a gas can to fill up every so often, and no maintenance to ever worry about. And it lasting twice as long.
It's a good deal. I just hope they switch to lithium ion batteries, or talk to a big battery supplier about the next gen that's coming out for better performance and no worries about range.
1:11 I’m dead bro they added a exhaust pipe
Why no solar panel over roof?
This model has been out since 2010, hardly anything has changed, they offered a lithium option that was super expensive, lithium prices have come down a lot since then.
Could they offer a decently priced lithium option now, yes they could, but don't
I seen this polaris EV on the beach to sell ice cream, at the back buildin freezers and 2 big solarpanels on top for shade & power.
Lead Acid is the downside ....they cheaper out. What would be nice is to have a tap that allows you to plug the EV into a plug set up to use as emergency power even to home for power outage
"The question is how long will it take for some to realize the internal combustion engine is going the way of the dodo."
Put a small gas generator in the bed recharge anywhere
Nah, just put a decent sized lithium based pack in there.
Charge while moving? It doesn't work that way with EVs. You'd just be losing energy.
@@DuncanAitken WTF that does not mater for Fuel based generators. That's called Sieres Hybrid. It's very old system, found in Ships, Trains, Submarines.
I have a 2011 LSV (same as EV, but can be licensed). I have almost 300 hours on it. I would NOT advise anyone to buy one if you want a dependable EV for very long. Lot of charging headaches. I’m on my 2nd set of batteries (almost $2k). And I’m not a DIY guy, I’ve taken it to dealer for most work so I haven’t diddled it up with homemade wiring and such. Planning to trade it soon, “as is.”
We have at KT Solar developed a 48V Solar Charging Kit, now on trial on a Polaris Ranger EV www.ktcables.com.au (48v Solar Panel on the roof & a control unit under the seat
Do you still have it?
How is the rude quality? Does it ride rough like a golf cart? I've talked with a guy that had an electric Bad Boy Buggy & that was his main complaint about it.
Have an 2011 EV for 8 years now. Had to replace known faulty charger on my dime. Factory charging system causes boiling, early battery failure. Inadequate electrical connection causing burned connections. Fuses melt. It’s constant issues. If they’ve changed/improved things since then, I’m not aware. Good for hunting? Pfffft.
There is a reason for 'polaris this and polaris that'. Polaris is an innovator in the industry and it is very relivant to the industry. Belt drive, running boards, first value model and on and on. I'm not a polaris guy but I own one because of the value it represented at the time. Can Am throws a V twin in an atv and some guys think it's the cat's ass! I have rebuilt, repaired and maintained many brands of atv over the years and there is nothing more hateful than a Can Am. I'm a proud Canadian but I wouldn't waste my hard earned money on an outlander.
As far as the can am commander goes, it's junk! So what it goes fast, so what it's smooth on the whoops! It's quality is mediocre at best with a noisiest running gear I have ever heard in a sxs. It wasn't until the defender came along that can am had anything remotely decent to maintain.
Scott F. good points. ever had a Yamaha. once u do I bet you never buy anything but Yamaha again
shilosheena I actually love and highly recommend Suzuki and Yamaha. There's nothing out there built better or easier to maintain.
Just measure the voltage of the battery array, then replace it with some modules from wrecked Teslas. Polaris should work with Zero, take the motor from the DSR, and stick it in a quad to compete with 450's.
Quiet exhaust? I’m thinking NO exhaust.
Haha ha risk taker. I've been waiting with cash for years but I'm not buying an overpriced lead acid powered golf cart
Wow, lead acid? You can't use Lithium ion or Lifepo4?! Swap them and it will be a huge improvement
It would be nice if I could get my hands on a broken one and swap the batteries and upgrade it
Lithium ion batteries only way to go with EV. Weight plus performance
Lithium ion batteries plus some solar panels and i would buy it👍👍👍
Great video, thank you
i would carry a small gas generator to charge battery to increase range.
Wow, this would be great in my campground. I have a lifted golf cart now.
lead/acid really??
You can charge it with solar power
You can bring a Honda generator and charge it through the night! That will give you a long range if on an expedition!
@Charles White You can place them away from your tent
@Charles White If they are standing 100 m away from my tent then yes
I hope to see an electric quad in the near future, or maybe even a do it yourself electric conversion kit
It's a go cart. I want one
The only thing I’d use this for is to have in a neighborhood and ride around the streets it is completely gutless doing work
Would love an actual review of it. Just from this video it seems like it puts out a very loud sound. If so, might as well use the original on my farms
Solar panels on the roof should come as an option.
They are actually fairly tough nowadays, but panels could be recessed within the structure of the cage or have thier own exo cage around them. But my original thoughts where along the lines of using it at large outdoor venues where the JD Gator is currently used. (Outdoor or Open sports stadium)
KT Solar 48v Charging System www.ktcables.com.au (a 48v Panel & Controller)
They could get electric cars that went 100 miles on a charge I think the record of 200 miles on a charge was made in the early 1900's they should be able to go farther now
Teslas go 350 miles.
Polaris is not the first to make an electric utv! Textron (Arctic cat) was the first! Textron Is 10 times the size of Polaris and makes helicopters for the US military and they make UTVs for Arctic Cat, Tracker Off Road, CATEPILLAR, and Cushman. Textron has has electric UTVs for years!
this would be great for hunting
they need to make it like the chevy volt.....make it go so many miles on ev power but add a gas engine to turn on to charge the batteries
they need to make it like the BMW i3 REx (Range Extender ICE).. the Volt has a far more complex drivetrain, that would be to costly and overkill in an ATV or UTV....
fwiw a sterling REx engine, would be better suited, since it could generate electricity from any heat source or temperature variation (ie by burning anytype of fuel or solar or even cold water stream at a campsite, to recharge its batteries)....
but a multi-fuel fuel cell, will be the eventual REx for ATVs and UTVs....
MAX range 50MPH ?
Polaris Lead -Acid battery suck. Batteries dont last long and EV will not preform with any weak batteries. Im on my second Ranger EV. First one was decent but the current one has been in the repair shop more than in my garage. Nothing but lack of power issues since new. Its a 2018 and has 240 hrs on it. Just replaced batteries in it for a second time and power issues continue. Led-acid were $400 each. Lithium battries would be nice but who can afford them. Certainly not me!
Lead acid really ? Polaris should go LiPo its way more cost effective. The purchase cost will only be a little higher.
I just dumped two Polaris machines at a heavy loss. they are junk
shilosheena friend of mine just got rid of her Polaris. nothing but problems. gas leaking into the oil. valve cover caps that pop off. BELTS.....
Turbo TDI I cannot recommend them at at all. had 4 in total. all bad. I would go as far to say that one would have to be a idiot to stand behind them in any way shape or form. sad
The EV was charged seven times and slipped three belts during the making of this video.
Might need our 48v Solar Charging System fitted to it. www.ktcables.com.au
There are no belts to slip…
Could this system be upgraded someday to lithium ion batteries
Yes, Allied Battery makes a Li-Ion conversion kit in 3 different capacities. At a minimum, you're still looking at probably 3x the cost to make the conversion over cheap marine batteries.
Blade batteries (lithium iron phoshate) look good polaris
Nothing like Knobbled marketing
Be better off buying an Ezgo , yamaha , or golf club cart
Maybe! This is a pretty old video too. Technology continues to advance. Excited to test the new gen Electric Ranger.
I don't know y Polaris don't make a dirt bike
All good, but a bit of a lie... Those motors aren't 30HP - they are 10-11HP (depending on the year), possibly with peak to 30HP, but who really knows. What I know is that my 2015 Ranger EV has a 7.6kW label on its motor, which is barely over 10HP.
It's still true. Electric motors will always get a nominal and peak rating.
Dudes wrong, they literally made this for hunting..... its quiet
Well if the batterys is like a golf ! Get your wallet out when they go bad!
shit thats like 1/3rd price of a tesla EV car....sorry but i aint paying that price for 40 year old tech
this whole video really takes away from the integrity of the show. amazing what money can do
I'd strap a generator in the back or make a roof panel with high output solar cells.
Not that I dislike dirt trax but You guys really seem to talk about Polaris and only Polaris and let's be honest they are ok but not very reliable and overpriced for how much u get out of the vehicle and the quality
that battery setup look like someone put it together in his garage...
Again, not current. Here's a extreme electric side by side.
th-cam.com/video/vWtFv55qWDc/w-d-xo.html
Disadvantage, weighs more than my half ton.
Sup
This is not up to date, here's a two year old video introducing lithium batteries. Much lighter and much better range.
th-cam.com/video/21CTw2M0MP0/w-d-xo.html
Soooo.. it's an off-road golf cart.
Emagine ace ev
It sure seems like more than a little Polaris payola going on here with this magazine/TV series but if you can overlook all that there is good content within. Just disappointing for Canadians to watch a Canadian production somewhat biased towards USA products when CanAm produces equal if not better!!!
This video didn't age well :-)
I think I'm actually offended by that shitbox
Legit just a off-road golf cart with a high price tag
You tell this guy doesn't know much about EVs
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