Well do we have any knowledgeable folks on here who know the ins and outs of solar panel charging/maintaining a 4WD all electric UTV 48 volt / 2080AH capacity ( 4 each Discover Dry Cell technology batteries) I am looking for something quieter than my Yamaha 450 Rhino obviously
Here is the deal ..my farm in the boonies has no electricity available (where I hunt of course has lots of hills n log trails) .. and age, knees and back need to ditch packing into the stands in the dark and ice and snow and mud
I have looked at electric trail bikes but shoulders as well as railroad rail like places covered/camouflaged with hardwood leaves ankle+ deep (in case you have never ridden a motorcycle if you try crossing a rail at no angle to speak of you have a 50/50 chance of busting your keester) have me luke warm on an electric bike ..
I have looked at quad/atv's but the only thing even slightly interesting is a Daymac Beast 4X4 ($5999.99 +$600 shipping and no supporting dealers stateside) they have no US presence (Canada only)
Then there WAS the Polaris EV UTV which basically (never seen one ..just read about) used a battery n motor system about like a golf cart including a lead acid deep cycle battery that even in the best energy management conditions of constant battery watering charging etc will degrade very badly and battery reliability starts becoming an issue in three years and that long only if it doesn't sit unattended all winter or summer
Polaris does seem committed to electric for they have come out with a replacement for the EV model but it's price is that of a new automobile !
Enter the Hisun Motors Sector E1.. 4X4 ..Yes it is Chinese built and yes the jury is still out as to how strong it is now as well as to it's future with regards to reliability,performance, parts etc etc HOWEVER ..
The dealer 40 Min from me says Hisun Motors has a 300,000 square foot headquarters in McKinney Texas ..so at least this company seems intent to have a presence
Plus things I believe are really going to heat up as far as EV electric off road models AND technology offered by the major US atv/utv marketers ..but I stll have the need to solar charge/maintain one whether it be now or in two years
Heads up for anyone thinking EV hunting rigs ..study study study ..especially energy source (batteries) location of motor and type of motor and make you own decisions ..for example Lithium batteries are the cats meow ..most of the time ..and with present technology ..did you know a Lithium battery will not take a charge if the temperature is below 32 degrees ?? ( so I read ) ..there is a work around assuming the battery has some life to turn on head lights or whatever to create internal battery heat enough to start taking a charge ..NOT good if you rig is in an unheated area ..further a Lithium battery in cold weather (I read) gives up a smaller amount of it's total energy than other traditional storage batteries
Gents and ladies every thing I am discussing is from reading ,reviews, forums, feedbacks Etc ..I am inviting you all to input from you knowledge or hands on experience as I'll bet I'm not the only bunged up old fart looking for a way to stay in the field ..safely.
Bear