@@xaverelgin8718 easier to maintain? You obviously do not know what you are talking about. Lithium requires 0 maintenance, weigh less than half the weight and last 3-4 times longer.
What a joke... 3 minutes in, and I'm done. No one who is serious about their product is still using lead acid... Lithium Iron Phosphate. I've been using these to power my home for a while now... I would NEVER go back to lead acid.
*_It seems to be the same as the 2010 model except for the seats and bins. Why no lithium to double the range at less weight for about the same price!_*
Lithium ads 40%+ tot eh price of the machine. Although AGM maintenance free batteries are at least a half way point. Also alot cheaper to replace packs if something fails at about $450AUD per battery.
@@cfmc6201 Since 2010 the cost of lithium batteries have come down so much that it would be possible to put lithium batteries in for just "about" the same price. AGM's are way to heavy, would increase usable capacity but no range real gain due to more weight. This EV is outdated for 2020. BTW Polaris partnered with Zero Motorcycles and just recently (at the beginning of March 2021) announced a new Ranger EV, I'm sure it will get rid of the old 48V motor and the lead acid's. Yes, the all new technology will cost a little more but it's not just a battery upgrade, it will be a performance upgrade with new drive train and batteries.
Shoot I thought they's have these Lithium batt bank by now and motorized hub so differential, better clearance. Looking forward to that......or a hybrid if keeping the diffs for range, and a "stealth" quiet electric only mode.
The lead acid batteries are a deal breaker for me. Beside their terrible cold weather performance, they will have to be replaced every 3-5 years, and require consistent maintenance. I’ve also read message boards where people have been complaining about the charger malfunctioning, and boiling off the water from the batteries, destroying them. From what I can see, it would take about $1,500 worth of lead acid batteries or $5,500 worth of lithium batteries to replace the original batteries. That has to be factored into the cost of buying and running such a machine.
Have $$$ in the bank, was off to go buy a brand new one this week. Stupidly assumed they were lithium. Lead acid are you kidding? Yeah no, ill go elsewhere.
In New Zealand, we can get this EV for start price bout $22k, there’s a “commercial” model using Lithium batteries for about $40k base model so there’s that to take into consideration for you “ew lead acid” warriors. I work on a goat farm where we use Cushman electric utility carts with lead acid batteries anyway, I would be keen to try one of these on the farm. We also have a Ranger 570 which is a lot more comfortable than the Cushmans but loud so this EV would be the best of both worlds
Checking water levels every charge. Leaving the hood open to charge? Seriously that hood would be blown off and in the neighbors yard on the first day. What a joke. Almost wanted one until I saw the charging process.
2020, and they are still using lead acid batteries. Real innovation
Easier to maintain and cheaper than lithium tech.
@@xaverelgin8718 "Cheaper" in short-term only.
@@xaverelgin8718 easier to maintain? You obviously do not know what you are talking about. Lithium requires 0 maintenance, weigh less than half the weight and last 3-4 times longer.
What a joke... 3 minutes in, and I'm done. No one who is serious about their product is still using lead acid... Lithium Iron Phosphate. I've been using these to power my home for a while now... I would NEVER go back to lead acid.
Would have been nice to hear how quiet it is instead of the house music the whole time
Pop tic pop tic pop tic pop tic pop tic pop tic pop tic pop tic through the whole damn video…
Exactly what I was thinking as well.
Lithium time guys!
They made a lithium model. Was to expensive, didn’t sell.
*_It seems to be the same as the 2010 model except for the seats and bins. Why no lithium to double the range at less weight for about the same price!_*
Lithium ads 40%+ tot eh price of the machine. Although AGM maintenance free batteries are at least a half way point. Also alot cheaper to replace packs if something fails at about $450AUD per battery.
@@cfmc6201 Since 2010 the cost of lithium batteries have come down so much that it would be possible to put lithium batteries in for just "about" the same price. AGM's are way to heavy, would increase usable capacity but no range real gain due to more weight. This EV is outdated for 2020. BTW Polaris partnered with Zero Motorcycles and just recently (at the beginning of March 2021) announced a new Ranger EV, I'm sure it will get rid of the old 48V motor and the lead acid's. Yes, the all new technology will cost a little more but it's not just a battery upgrade, it will be a performance upgrade with new drive train and batteries.
1900s technology, just great...
Shoot I thought they's have these Lithium batt bank by now and motorized hub so differential, better clearance. Looking forward to that......or a hybrid if keeping the diffs for range, and a "stealth" quiet electric only mode.
Drove one yesterday. I guess its ok. But other than the steering it reminds me of my hyster that i drive at work.
What would be the highest grade hill that this could ascend safely? Let's assume no road and the hill is 500 ft long,
how does this cope with water crossing?
The lead acid batteries are a deal breaker for me. Beside their terrible cold weather performance, they will have to be replaced every 3-5 years, and require consistent maintenance. I’ve also read message boards where people have been complaining about the charger malfunctioning, and boiling off the water from the batteries, destroying them. From what I can see, it would take about $1,500 worth of lead acid batteries or $5,500 worth of lithium batteries to replace the original batteries. That has to be factored into the cost of buying and running such a machine.
Have $$$ in the bank, was off to go buy a brand new one this week. Stupidly assumed they were lithium. Lead acid are you kidding? Yeah no, ill go elsewhere.
In New Zealand, we can get this EV for start price bout $22k, there’s a “commercial” model using Lithium batteries for about $40k base model so there’s that to take into consideration for you “ew lead acid” warriors. I work on a goat farm where we use Cushman electric utility carts with lead acid batteries anyway, I would be keen to try one of these on the farm. We also have a Ranger 570 which is a lot more comfortable than the Cushmans but loud so this EV would be the best of both worlds
Do they offer a roof on top on roll cage?
Yes . I have 1
Really hate that brake in the middle of the seat, terrible idea.
Oof lead acid
Checking water levels every charge. Leaving the hood open to charge? Seriously that hood would be blown off and in the neighbors yard on the first day. What a joke. Almost wanted one until I saw the charging process.