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Electric ATV on patrol?

Posted on May 15, 2022 by admin

Electrification of mobility is a essential step in reduction of carbon emissions and will have benefits for surf life saving members and beachgoers. Electric vehicles have much fewer moving parts and less maintenance requirements. An electric ATV will simply be plugged in to a 10 amp power point overnight to charge. Whilst they may have a higher upfront cost, the greatly reduced running costs will be a benefit to surf clubs.

Electric ATVs on the SLSA Approved Equipment List

Polaris – Ranger EV

$22,800

Tows 680kg

Lead acid batteries – require small amount of maintenance.

The only electric ATV on the SLSA approved list as of 2022

Electric ATVs which might do the job, but not yet assessed by SLSA

Hisun Sector E1

Tows 680kg.

$17,500 + shipping from New South Wales company

2 year warranty. Includes winch (I’m sure there is a use for surf clubs…)

Milbay Recharge™ All Terrain 4WD Electric Utility Vehicle

Queensland company. $28,000.

5 year corrosion and battery warranty.

Does tow -?capacity

EMC Electric 4 x 4 vehicle

Tow capacity but amount unclear

Lead Acid or Lithium batteries

Starts at $15,700

Alke Off Road Utility Vehicle

3000kg tow capacity “on private roads”!

Claims to be suitable for sand and slopes but appears to be 2WD “with the performance of a diesel 4WD”?

Price: ?

Future vehicles

BRP, current maker of ATVs and Jetskis used by SLS will have electric models of all vehicles by 2026

BRP commits to electrification of its entire line, including jet skis, go-karts, e-motorcycles, more
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