Need Info, Electric Polaris Ranger UTV.

[Xfaxman]

Anyone have a 2012 or 2013 Polaris Ranger EV? I know there were problems earlier. Can't find much info on problems for the later ones.

Would like to have AGM batterys in it. Anyone using AGM's?

It will replace a bobcat 2200 diesel that doesn't get much use now that we have the Toolcat.


Thanks for any advice.

 

[mudcat47537]

My in-laws have one and run the crap out of it it is ran daily and gets lots of use. I think the only problem they have had with it was the cables corroded and had to be replaced. I believe he said it had 600 hours on it. I have no ideas what kind of batteries it has and I doubt they do either.

 

[Xfaxman]

Anyone else?

 

[Gale Hawkins]

A family up the road had one and came by the house on it and it was quite and they were not doing but about 20 MPH (two young girls) but I have not talked to the guy about it. I can see the cable things having a golf cart. If was not going to be climbing logs, pulling heavy loads like spraying 100 acres of crop, etc i think electric could be nice. We have the gas ATV which is nice but our golf cart is good but just limited when getting off road where the electric UTV would not be so much. Batteries are great for traction but I would not put them under water in a mud hole.

 

[Xfaxman]

Drove it at the dealer today, very impressed! Hard to get used to no engine noise. Had been driving for a short time, stopped pushed reverse, reached for the key to restart the engine because I didn't hear it running! Old habits are hard to overcome, when used to a diesel.

No engine, just a very quiet 30 hp electric motor.

 

[DIXIEDOG]

I bet the acceleration is unbelievable on them as well with a torquey as electric motors tend to be.....the pretty much start at full power.

 

[Xfaxman]

Yep, very fast off the line!

 

[Xfaxman]

For future reference, I bought it.


http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/atvs-utility-vehicles/287792-electric-polaris-ranger.html

 

[pwright]

Congrats on the new toy, er, tool!

 

[rooster628]

Anyone know if / when Polaris will offer an electric machine with two bench row seats to haul more folks?

 

[sawtooth]

Ok so I have POTENTIALLY found a great deal. Are the 2013's ok units? I have found a left over brand new 2013 model with no hours and no use, full warranty etc for $8500. Should I get a newer one or is this one ok? Would like to save the case if there a good unit.

Thanks,

 

[Xfaxman]

I'd say go for it! They haven't made any significant changes in the later models that I have heard of.

Check the condition of the batteries and cables for corrosion.

If you buy it, be prepared to do battery maintenance once a month. Buy a lot of distilled water and Baking Soda. Also need to change the charging algorithm to 71 or 11, so that it doesn't boil the water out of the batteries when charging them.

I have just over 100 hours on our 2013 model and it is the best UTV of the three that we have had.

 

[adamtorch]

Ive just seen a youtube video a few days ago. Low torque electric power demonstrated with a Polaris RANGER EV Electric UT climbing a tree. I think it was 100% electric with no gas andno emissions.

 

[sawtooth]

I'd say go for it! They haven't made any significant changes in the later models that I have heard of. Check the condition of the batteries and cables for corrosion. If you buy it, be prepared to do battery maintenance once a month. Buy a lot of distilled water and Baking Soda. Also need to change the charging algorithm to 71 or 11, so that it doesn't boil the water out of the batteries when charging them. I have just over 100 hours on our 2013 model and it is the best UTV of the three that we have had.

Ok I'm calling them Monday to move on it. Just seems to be the way to go if there the same as a 14 model. Thanks

 

[sawtooth]

Would you guys do a new 13 no hours for $8500 or a new 14 no hours for $9500?

 

[Xfaxman]

Would you guys do a new 13 no hours for $8500 or a new 14 no hours for $9500?

2013, I like the color better!

 

[sawtooth]

2013, I like the color better! <img src="http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/files/atvs-utility-vehicles/412312-need-info-electric-polaris-ranger-p6170007-jpg"/> <img src="http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/files/atvs-utility-vehicles/412313-need-info-electric-polaris-ranger-p9190061-jpg"/>

It does look nice.

 

[t320pilot]

That $8500 is an excellent price.
I have about 700 hours on my 2010 model and use it daily in the woods. Love it for the quietness!

 

[sawtooth]

That $8500 is an excellent price. I have about 700 hours on my 2010 model and use it daily in the woods. Love it for the quietness!

I called Friday and negotiated $8500 as a out the door price. Going to pick it up next week. I've driven the bad boys etc and the EV is just down right awesome.

 

[t320pilot]

Good deal! I also looked at the bad boys a few years ago and they were just another golf cart at that time compared to the Polaris EV. Remember to keep batteries filled with distilled water and connections tight. Every so often splash battery compartment with baking soda and water.