American Snowmobiler – October 2019

12 AMERICAN SNOWMOBILER • http://www.AmSnow.com

■ COOL NEWS

T

he sound of your track

churning the snow and

your skis carving a new

line may be replacing the braap

of your motor in the sleds of

the future. And, thanks to

Taiga Motors, the future is

coming faster than you think.

The Montreal-based compa-

ny’s electric snowmobiles are

slated to start production in summer

2020 with delivery in time for the 2020-

21 season. With three models to choose

from in the crossover/trail, mountain and

utility segments a silent motor, linear

power and impressive torque will be avail-

able starting about $15,000.

Each sled’s range varies depending on

the type of riding and conditions, but

Taiga says for the average trail rider run-

ning 60 km/h (37.2 mph) you can expect a

range of 100 km (62.1 miles). However,

there will be extended range

models with additional bat-

tery capacity. Charging the

sled can take place with a reg-

ular household outlet (

hours), an installed Level 2

Charger (2 Hours), or an

optional Level 3 – DC Fast

Charging unit (20 minutes).

Top speeds range from 68

mph to 100 mph depending

on the model and gear reduc-

tion.

As more riding land is lost

every year to environmental

concerns and objections of

noise pollution, this technolo-

gy could move the industry

toward a greener future, and the ability to

ride in more areas. These sleds also boast

a zero-maintenance powertrain, which

equates to an estimated savings of $2,

a year on fuel, oil changes, and CVT belt

or engine maintenance.

Taiga Motors unveils its electric snowmobiles

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