If electric vehicles are expected to take over the entire automotive landscape, then they have to dominate not only the paved roads, but also the paths beyond them. Can they do that? Well, today we will assess the off-roading progress that EVs have had in the recent years, by looking at the industry’s latest and greatest models. Coming up are the newest electric side-by-sides, SUVs, dune buggies and pickup trucks.
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00:00 Introduction
00:46 Volcon Stag
volcon.com/stag
Volcon Stag is the brand’s in-house designed UTV that is propelled by an electric propulsion system from General Motors.
02:08 Vanderhall Brawley
vanderhallde.com/en/brawley/
With Brawley, Vanderhall graduates from producing 3-wheelers and enters the niche of traditional automakers. The crossover rides on 4 rugged wheels, offer 22inches of suspension travel, and comes powered by an all-electric drivetrain with up to 404 horses.
03:22 Volkswagen ID. Extreme
volkswagen-newsroom.com/en/press-releases/volkswagen-presents-all-electric-id-xtreme-off-road-concept-car-in-locarno-15163?node=38121
Volkswagen ID. Extreme showcases the abilities of the MEB platform and comes based on the performance-tweaked ID4 GTX.
04:29 Jeep Magneto 2.0
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The centerpiece project of the 2022 Moab Easter Jeep Safari has the iconic looks of the LJ SUV and previews the all-electric future of the historic Wrangler. The Jeep Magneto 2.0 doubles the specifications of the first model and gets a dedicated 800V architecture.
05:48 Alpha Adventure Series REX
alphamotorinc.com/adventureseriesrex
Alpha Motors’ portfolio of extremely attractive electric pickups that may never be keeps expanding. One of the latest additions to the collection of video renders is the Adventure Series Rex Truck that will make a perfect overlander.
07:00 Meyers Manx 2.0 EV
meyersmanx.com/pages/manx-2-0-ev
The Meyers Manx 2.0 EV is actually the third incarnation of the iconic buggy-like off-roader that dates back to 1970s. It rides knobby tire and has an independent suspension with a trailing arm up front and a multi-link in the rear.
08:09 Jeep Recon
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The spotlight of the Jeep 4xe day was shared by the extremely capable mid-size Wagoneer S, subcompact Jeep Avenger that will be smaller than the renegade, plugin-hybrid Wrangler 4xe and an all-electric off-roader Recon.
09:00 Polaris Ranger XP Kinetic
ranger.polaris.com/en-us/ranger-xp-kinetic/
2023 Polaris Ranger XP Kinetic was created in collaboration with Zero Motorcycles, so it is powered by Z-Force 75-10 permanent magnet motor paired with a 14.9 or 29.8 kilowatt hour battery.
10:36 Potential Motors Adventure 1
potentialmotors.com/adventure1
Potential Motors Adventure 1 is a UTV camper, that measures only 64 inches wide and has a 105inch wheelbase that accommodates a 4-seat layout and full amenities.
11:57 Toyota Compact Cruiser EV
newsroom.toyota.eu/toyota-compact-cruiser-ev/
Toyota Compact Cruiser EV is an electric off-road SUC concept that is likely to preview a production vehicle from the company.
13:02 Munro EV
munro-ev.com/
Munro EV is a Humvee-inspired electric off-roader that has 19 inches of ground clearance, extreme approach angle of 88 degrees, and 7,700 lbs towing capacity.
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Today we are looking at vehicles that want to prove that electric offroading is the thing of the future. Which of these models is your top pick?