First Taiga electric snowmobiles roll off the production line

https://newatlas.com ^ | December 24, 2021 | By Paul Ridden

[Red Badger]

The first Taiga electric snowmobiles have gone into production, customer deliveries expected to follow in early 2022Taiga Motors VIEW 6 IMAGES

Back in 2018, Quebec's Taiga Motors announced an all-electric snowmobile called the TS2 that could get up to 100 km/h in just 3 seconds. The company tweaked the design the following year, and expanded the model range to three. Now the first consumer-ready vehicles have rolled off the production line.

"Today represents the shared dream and vision of our entire organization coming to life as the first snowmobiles come off the production line. I am proud of the demonstrated ability and perseverance from employees who together have overcome challenges as we navigate unprecedented supply chain volatility," said Taiga CEO Sam Bruneau. "With the sleds soon ready for the snow, we are excited by the idea of our customers being able to ride on these cutting-edge machines that embody winter exploration without compromise."

[AbolishCSEU]

Looks like an Antifa meeting.

[Sirius Lee]

"With the sleds soon ready for the snow, we are excited by the idea of our customers being able to ride on these cutting-edge machines that embody winter exploration without compromise."

Well, except don't travel too far from an electric outlet. And if you use the heated grips, you will get even shorter range.

[butlerweave]

Plug it into a Tree ?

[BobL]

As long as you don’t operate them in cold weather (as batteries hold next to no charge), they should work great.

[cp124]

Where is the charging station on the trail?

[ctdonath2]

Right, because gasoline is widely available in nature.

[G Larry]

No thanks!

Its different being stranded in the middle of nowhere.....

[Red Badger]

Here in Florida, we never operate them in cold weather.....................or hot for that matter.............

[eyeamok]

Any guesses as to how many people will freeze to death and DIE on the trail when the battery craps out from the cold weather?

[butlerweave]

You can carry gas in cans now

[Red Badger]

Only after you hug it........................

[Pollard]

Just wait until they come out with electric airboats.

[JayGalt]

For the transportation of goods, the series includes the Nomad model. In the standard version, the 90-horsepower electric motor provides the snowmobile with a payload of 350 kg, offering a range of 100 km from a full battery charge. There is also a more powerful version with a 120 hp engine. – here the carrying capacity is 510 kg with a cruising range of 134 km. All three models are available for pre-order starting at $ 15,000, with the first deliveries starting in early 2022.

[Red Badger]

Equal to the number of lawsuits................

[ecomcon]

One of the great things about gasoline is how portable it is. You can bring more with you.

[PeterPrinciple]

winter exploration without compromise.”

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Really, no pros and cons?

[cuban leaf]

Actually, it is when you bring it with you.

[Red Badger]

I’m waiting for the electric helicopters!...................................

[OKSooner]

Gee, what could go wrong...