Electric Polaris Ranger

Xfaxman · Aug 6, 2013

New 2013 Polaris Ranger EV, it jumped in the trailer and followed us home from the Dealer yesterday!

It got a little dusty on the last 8 miles of dirt road.

The trailer hauled it, now it is hauling the trailer.

Xfaxman · Aug 26, 2013

Got the front receiver hitch Installed a few days ago.

Stopped by the dealer today, picked up the top and got it on.

Still waiting on the windshield.

This is one awsome machine, very happy with it.

:thumbsup:

Sysop · Aug 26, 2013

Looked at the site, didn't see anything about the range or runtime other than "best in class". What kinda runtime are you seeing out of a single charge?

Piston · Aug 26, 2013

You sure do have some toys :shocked:

Congrats. Cool machine.

Xfaxman · Aug 26, 2013

Sysop said:
Looked at the site, didn't see anything about the range or runtime other than "best in class". What kinda runtime are you seeing out of a single charge?

I haven't kept track of runtime, because it is not an issue for the way we use it. I read that you have to cycle the batteries a lot before they reach maximum capacity, so I run it until the gauge shows 1/2, then plug it in.

We have had it for three weeks and charged it three or four times. It is getting close to 1/2 again. It had .2 hr on it when we got it, now it has 6.0 hours on it.

It is important to open the hood when charging, or the charger gets very hot!

More info here:
polarisrangerev : Polaris Ranger 4x4 EV Club

Polaris Ranger EV - RangerForums.net - Polaris Ranger Forum

Xfaxman · Aug 27, 2013

Piston said:
You sure do have some toys :shocked:

Congrats. Cool machine.

Thanks, at 73, I am well into my second childhood! :laughing:

"It's never too late to have a happy childhood. But the second one is up to you and no one else."

Piston · Aug 27, 2013

Xfaxman said:
Thanks, at 73, I am well into my second childhood! :laughing:

"It's never too late to have a happy childhood. But the second one is up to you and no one else."

I'm sure you deserve it. I want to be you when I'm 73.

BigE_ · Aug 27, 2013

I have an electric car and it's amazing how much cheaper it is to run. ($0.03 per mile).

An electric ranger makes tons of sense. I'm looking forward to when the electric snow mobiles become popular.