I'm an old dude that doesn't plan to rip through the woods with one of these. Yes, they basically seem to be a non street legal jeep, but the price point is much lower than any new Jeep: a heck of a lot lower. My Son has a 2021 Rubicon: Over $70K new, plus installing a lifted suspension, wheels and giant tires, rooftop tent, and front bumper with winch. Close to $100K when it hit the woods. His Sister (my favorite Daughter) was driving it through the off road trail in Daniel Boone National forest and struck a submerged rock in the trail. Busted the front axle in two. How much do you guess that cost to repair? You act like you're afraid of repair costs. Do you not tear up your SXS's? I'm sure you do and they are not always cheap to repair either. If you can fix them yourself, that is a bonus. I have been an electrician all my life specializing in maintaining and repairing electric motors and their associated machinery. I see many advantages with the electric motor setup in the Brawley: No drive shafts, no belts, no carburetors, no air cleaners, no fuel tank, no transmissions, and I can probably come up with more advantages. The basic model is still listed at around $35K, but this model has no air conditioning or heated seats, and the HP is only a measly 300 HP which I still find pretty impressive, and the body seems to lack full enclosure of the occupants. Some 4 seat SXS's are at the $35 price already and do not post nowhere near the performance data offered by the Brawley (Of course, until the production models roll out, the actual performance of the Brawley is undetermined. I don't plan to do any extreme rockcrawling, but if I was, the Brawley looks like an interesting platform to start with. I just plan to use it to cruse down old fire roads and logging roads where I get permission to take it. Oh, I almost forgot, the concern about charging it when you plan to be out in the Boonies for multiple days: Do you not have to take extra fuel for your gasoline powered SXS's? A generator capable of recharging the Brawley is not that big an Item to take along. The Brawley is not street legal and is going to require a strong trailer to take to the locations you are going to ride it (just like your SXS's) mounting a generator on the trailer is not a big job, and carrying the fuel for generators is just like taking extra gas for your conventional SXS's. Some of your concerns about the Brawley or any off road EV seem misplaced to me.
Using a generator for 8-12 or more hours to charge up an off road EV seems ridiculous. Not to mention if people don't have the quite inverter type generator it's going to be completely obnoxious to anybody within ear shot to listen to a generator all night long. Taking extra fuel to gas up a sxs is a cake walk. You can ride all morning, come back ti camp dump in a few gallons of gas and keep going all night long. At this point we don't know how long and far an EV can go. You might get a few hours of riding, but then you're stuck at camp for the rest of the day listening to your awesome generator all day and night so you can get a few more hours of riding the next day. -Dave
Here's some good points to consider too. No locked rear diff. This thing will actually turn while still having 4 wheel drive. It won't eat up your grass and tires. Also, if they choose to support it, you could tank turn. That would be real nice rock crawling in some situations.
Yeah, I think it’ll be killer in the rocks but the weight will be an issue in the dunes. I don’t think you’ll be seeing it win any jumping competitions either. I’m betting it’s 4,000lbs + -Joe
You guys are in for a big big surprise! This is an electric vehicle it is a totally different animal. Even in the suspension because of the weight of the battery and how it's distributed the suspension is totally different and will react differently. Then there's the battery, there's a reason that Tesla's are far superior than any other electric vehicle. They have the battery technology behind them remember that word battery technology batteries are not as simple as putting in a couple of d batteries and calling it a day. The chemistry behind the battery is everything. Being that this is a small startup I doubt they have any kind of technology regarding the battery. So this thing has heat and air conditioning as soon as you turn those on you're 200 MI goes down to 100. Then it's 200 MI driving Miss Daisy. That means you're doing regular driving 35 to 55 mph. The point of this vehicle is to rip ass so as soon as you do that you're 200 miles drops to 100 turn on the air conditioning you got 80 maybe 50 miles left I would not purchase this vehicle without waiting for the reviews. And by reviews I don't mean the people that get the test ride it for free on UA-cam and they sing the praises of the vehicle I mean real world seat of the pants driving. Not trying to be a negative Nancy but this is not going from a Ford to a Chevy this is a totally different technology and the batteries are everything nothing else matters but that battery.
Ford, Chevy nor Vanderhall make their own battery cells. They all buy them from huge cell manufacturers; not make them themselves and all electric vehicles are fairly close in battery quality and longevity.
DO WANT Pros: Very quiet (UTVs are way too loud, and no manufacturer seems interested in quieting them). Four independent motors means great traction and handling (torque vectoring is awesome). No differentials and no belts means this will be very durable. And electric power is awesome. I drive a Tesla Model 3, and its performance characteristics can’t be beat. Also, a low center of gravity means less tipping and rolling. Cons: How do you charge it on a multi-day trip? If your home base is a town, there are many options. But in the wilderness, you don’t; this is not the machine for that sort of thing. What will it cost to repair if you tip it? That may be a downside to this machine, but not to electric utvs in general. How can you work on it yourself? Honestly, there’s not much work that even needs doing. No oil changes, no clutches, no exhaust, no diffs, no belts. What accessories will there be? Based on my experience with my Tesla, I expect a very robust accessories market. I think this machine will be very popular with a lot of people who aren’t hardcore rock crawlers. People like me… For me, the only con is the price. But it also looks like you get more machine for your money, so it’s not like it’s a bad value. It’s just a lot of money to spend on a toy. I would expect that in a few years, there will be many options for electric utvs. The advantages are just too good to ignore.
Couldn't have said it better! So many people like to spend $10k-$20k on top of thier purchase price just getting upgraded suspension and all the upgrades that this thing will already come with.
@@allterrainrandy2587 standard home charging takes considerable more time, also be prepared for a higher electric bill. We are not ready for electric vehicles. We will be, but not for a while. Don't get caught up with the hate Fossil fuels movement
@@JJ-nh8lv there's a huge part of everyday that is an ideal time to charge. Generally from 10pm-6am. I'm not caught up in the hate fossil fuels movement, but I do know you can shut your garage door with your car running, and not be alive to open it 2 hours later. I have lived with an EV for 2 years already. So while you may not be ready, hundreds of thousands of people are. I still have an F150 for truck things, a Rover for off roading, and the Tesla for a daily driver. I bought it used, and have mostly made the payment with the money that was previously going to gas, literally burning out the tailpipe. My electric did go up by about $100 a month, but my fuel purchase dropped by about $500, and my maintenance by about $100. The Brawley will have some instances where it's not as good as gas, but for most of the time it's going to smash those other side by sides. It is far superior.
I was wondering this to. What's the weight of this thing?? It looks heavy in the video judging how it climbs, crest those dunes. It'll sink like a rock in the mud. Leather steering wheel?? LOL another item to be ruined by muddy, wet hands
Man after years of electric RC’s,I can tell you we have come a long way🕵️♀️I can tell you I have brushless motors that run $200 and can only imagine what those will cost to replace.That’s not even considering batteries when they go bad $$$
I want, but it is a bit too wide. Cuts out the majority of the trails around me. I have a xp 1000 and choose the narrow model for that reason. But I do like the idea of being warm and clean! Lol. I would be nice if it street legal, like a duel purpose of sxs'. You know, like a jeep! Lol. But I still want one!
Well, someone has to be the first to bring one to market. It’s interesting, I think it will attract a different segment of buyers. Not sure if that’s a good thing. I’m surprised on the one hand that it’s being made in Utah and the size and width of it. I feel that will be to its detriment. Much of the country does not have wide open spaces and trails are only a couple miles long. If it was correctly sized for that type of trail riding- it might take off. And then the 200 mile range wouldn’t be a factor. I think it will be a bust in Southwest Utah, parts of Arizona and places with wide open dunes for the exact reasons you stated. When to charge, how long to charge, etc along with the RV needs. We put a ton of miles on our cars in comparison to other places. Looks? Half Bronco, half X3- who do you ride with? The million dollar question I guess would be “ if we get all the environmentalists to spend big money on an electric SxS- will they quit trying to take away access to public land?”
I like the idea of electric side by side as far as charging goes if you have one of those quiet generators you can charge all night with no problems at all
Buy an electric UTV and charge it, for who knows how long, with an internal combustion engine. Makes sense. Notice they don't mention the charge time using a normal 120v power source. Who has a quick, high output charge at the camp site or cabin??
@@stang1970 (Old thread I know but) Anyone that has grid power (at a cabin) has access to 240v. You just have to wire a 240v circuit and outlet off both legs in your panel rather than one side like the 120v circuits. Easy and cheap. Having a cabin with easy access to riding trails is an ideal scenario for these upcoming electric UTV.
hihi...allways great to listen to your coments, you are so close to vanderhall...any news about the brawler ? more tec infos ? would the range extand if you switch the front engines off ? would it make sense to take a generator with it for woerst case ? hope for your coments
Good video, looks promising, not so concerned about the Con’s. I run in 125-175 mile desert races in the MORE series. Range should not be a problem to complete a race. Already have a generator in the RV & 1 on the trailer that can be used for charging. The E-motor & drivetrain are one unit, the torque is crazy, no broken axel or driveshaft to worry about. I’ll miss the loud exhaust. E-motors are a proven technology. After all they power prop’s on cargo ships, turn wheels on trains, cranes to lift heavy containers, winches to pull out stuck rigs, pump water to grow food, bring water to our homes so we can flush toilets, run our A/C, refrigerator, spin the washer & dryer, etc. We rely on E-motors for the major convenience’s in life more than we realize. The industry is moving in this direction, aftermarket suppliers will adapt. Laws in Cali are changing on how off road vehicles use BLM land. In 2022, new motorcycles & eventually UTV must reduce emissions. Only 1 of 4 models meet compliance. Existing bikes & rigs are grandfathered. Sad but that’s the new reality.
I just wonder what the real world range would be. And at what power levels and terrain. And like he mentioned in the video what and how much would it be to repair the drivetrain. There are now driveshaft or axles, but there are still shafts and bearings in that housing.
I was looking into electric utv. It’s very cold where I live in the winter. You will suffer 50% mileage loss in cold temperatures. And it’s not good for the batteries to be stored in cold temperatures
It will be considered a UTV and be able to be registered just like a RZR. The nice thing is it will come stock with all the stuff necessary instead of having to buy aftermarket stuff.
This is an interesting design. But if it’s just a side by side, it’s to custom show piece for actual,serious off road bashing. And with its size, it would need to be street legal. This would be more of a Jeep Wrangler or Ford Bronco competitor. And it’s owing to come in a whole lot more expensive than what they are claiming.
I think it's absolutely beautiful looking. And 400 hp is pretty impressive as well. But that is just to much glass without even having any kind of protection for a possible rollover. I think they should have started out with a 74 inch wide and let the owner decide if they would want to bring it out any further. It's just gonna need some time out there doing it's thing before I would have a go at buying one. Like I always say. Let the really rich people drive them around and get all the bugs worked out. Lol. Thank you. God bless.
It’s one con I brought up as well. In a case of a roll over the amount of damage is going to be crazy. It will be interesting to see how it all plays out. -Garrett
There are 100's of thousands of miles of jeep and forest roads and out of the way places to ride here in the southwest....... You could ride everyday for your whole life and never see it all. My 21' pro xp can't ride on some trails here ( Utah) cus its too wide but i can load it up and go to co or nv or az and ride for as long you like or want. Its not for every rider...... NONE of the sxs's are!
That thing does look like a beast, but exspensive from 35 to over 40k for a Utv, that needs charging. When I first saw pics I thought It was an On road Off Road vehicle. A lot Of money for something you have to trailer to the trail.
$35K starting price, limited range and no means to recharge on the trail (likely won't be able to charge with a small generator).... did I mention $35,000.00 STARTING price!! This is a hard pass for many years to come.
@@allterrainrandy2587 23k for a 4 seat polaris rzr turbo out the door. It's hard to compare this with another utv, I mean they put ac in it. The issue lies in the very limited range and non existent recharging capabilities in the field. They added in all the bells and whistles to make this more appealing to an audience that doesn't actually do any off roading
@@DerangedOffRoad Their webpage has all the details on pricing now. Starting price is for a 300HP, 140 mile version. Still seems like a good deal with all the maintenance and fuel savings...
U thank like i do ias wondering the same thangs bro. Its not like u can spend 5minutes filling up with gas grab couple dranks then hit the trail again. Yull plug it up go take a nap then if its charged enough you mite be able to finish yur ride if any charging stations show up? And the price come on i work fer a living i cant pay that kinda money my truck and rzr together wasnt that much.
I don’t know much about electric cars , just fences but could you totally submerge it and keep driving wearing just a snorkel, or would you shock yourself and everyone else 🤔. Would be strange to see it flying past in silence too
I’m sure the cases and batteries would be sealed. Could definitely be an issue. I don’t think the boggers would be to interested, especially with the weight. -Joe
Naa, probably right, 25-50, there's not enough traction for the regenerative braking to be of any real benefit, the specs are probably for 1 rider, so fully loaded, cooler, folks with their device chargers plugged in, AC on, 25-50 is fair, and is not bashing it.
At that starting price just imagine what you could actually buy for that or build its nice but not that nice to ride around your property m thinking 4 really nice bikes and a trailer
My nephew just asked if this could be street legal overseas in Saint Lucia. 😂🤣😂 I told him check the local laws and importation policies. It might be possible.
I work at Vanderhall and they are producing them.for world markets. They will have a right hand drive model as well. He may actually be able to own one there :)
Here in Arizona, my KRX1000 is street legal. So I would assume the Brawley would also be street legal here in AZ. I've really had it with the high rpm "scream" my KRX produces at all speeds over 20mph in high! Add in the cab heat on 100F days and the Brawley "might"??? be the ticket...Time will tell???
Well, this was going to eventually happen, Battery vehicles are going to take over the industry. But nothing out there right now can compete with gas for long hauls and reliability. maybe in the next 20 - 30 years the tech will improve and then we will have something worth investing in. But we all know the powers that be will force feed us what THEY think we need. Some advantages to battery is quietness, weight distribution, of course less of a impact on the environment. So bring it on...when its actually ready to be brought. For now, gas rules and it works...works very well. Very well.
@@leviellis9165 That's true, but I've got a 2015 maverick, only changed the belt once. Got over 10,000 miles and still going strong, I did However put a GForce Belt on it, it's way better than any other belt.
20-30 years ? Wow I think that's an over statement, battery tech is catching up really fast. You have to trend the technology and based off current trends 6 years or less most EV's will have a range 800 plus. As a electrical engineer myself I am excited for the new advancements, and just my personal opinion weight is the current largest problems with any electric vehicle. Reduce weight requires less watts and heat.
@@ahmadflemming9041 I really hope so, but I just don't see it. Too many logistical problems, but, I'm all for it. When it actually comes and is actually affordable, with no interesting issues. Rushing and pushing new tech has never worked. The public must be on board. Bottom line is, unfortunately the bottom line. $$$
This is a knee jerk response. It’s the same kinda of response horse owners were make when gas cars came out. “ There’s no place to fuel them. I can graze my horse anywhere, etc. The batteries have many safety measures in place. Also gasoline is explosive and how many of those fires are there,? The batteries are already being recycled.
Here's another con. Their website says the price is subject to change without notice, and the deposit is non refundable. They're quoting stats on their top of the line model, but the 35k price is for their base model. According to my rough numbers, my 2k watt generator would take 30 hours to charge it from 0. I'm a big fan of electric, and I'd love to have a SxS that was quite on the trails, but I can't preorder under those terms. I'd also like to know what it weighs. It looks pretty heavy in the videos.
At that size and price just by a gas powered used jeep for 2500 and beat the snot out of it and when done do it again buy another one WAY TO BIG AND TAKES THE FUN OUT OF WHAT UTVING IS ALL ABOUT
Why wouldnt jt be? They already have a fully operational plant building the autocycles they sell. They arent building from nothing like the speed utv. Also, I work for Vanderhall. Specifically on the Brawley. It really is going to be awesome. Roll cage isnt thin like x3 or RZR's. Yes I could get some damage from abuse, but it all can be fixed or plastic replaced.
@@andrewsims7849 hey, I think it's pretty nice. Keep up the great work! We are all going to need vehicles like this in the near future. I was just looking at the electric polaris ranger, but now I'm considering this. I need the final price thou. I do love the design, just a bit wide for some trails.
And Pieces of it look like an FJ, and pieces look like a hummer, and its got batteries like a Tesla, and its got 4 wheels like a .... Youre right. I bet all these companies are going to feel like they are justified in suing them.
Based on what I have read about the Jeep/rotor law suite, the rules they applied to the shape and look test will not apply here. The grill, hood shape, fender and body shapes all fall outside the trademarked look. This Brawley GTS has more 1997-2002 Isuzu Vehicross than Jeep CJ or Wrangler.
How far will it go on single charge . And in mud dirt sand play heck on gas how's that long term for all this stuff . And charging let's see we are camping out in no where no.electric
Just need a 100KW CAT generator mounted to your toy hauler or trailer so can fast charge your machine then everybody else's for a hundred bucks a pop lol
Electric Drive-Train does NOT equate to difficult or complicated DIY repairs. Current lack of widespread experience, in the "General Public", unduly clouds public perception without due cause (reason).
UTVs and ATVs are easily made street legal here in Arizona. Add a horn, rear view mirror, illuminate your license plate add insurance and your good to go!
This video was kind of a disappointment because you basically just pulled info from their website and regurgitated it here. I was hoping this would be ride review video, or at least show us something new. Did you try contacting the Manufacturer to get more detailed info on the specs. Kinda seems like you didn't even do that based on your weight guesstimate reply below. Guess I will have to make the call myself.
Thanks for the feedback. At the time this vid was released, NO ONE had access to it. They still don’t. Until we do, let’s talk about it here. We’ll see if we can get some time with the Brawley when it gets closer to release. -Joe
If you carry a generator then your Gina have to carry gas cans full of gas so what’s the point there’s a place for electric like on a golf course or something but these people are destroying the one thing that makes us a great country this is like going back in time when trains needed wood and had to cut wood by hand to feed the train this has nothing to do with saving the planet it has everything to do with making cash and forcing people to buy there stuff because they destroyed the one thing that works and works great there just wanting there massive chunk of money from the transportation industry no more no less so let’s just let California go all electric for ten years and let’s see how that works out for them then we’ll talk
Or people that worked all their life in the heat and busted their ass and saved up for a great EARLY retirement so they could afford (without blinking) a toy! 😅
The reason I drive offroad is to be out in the environment if I wanted to be in a climate controlled jukebox then I guess I'm a yuppie poser. Just my opinion.
You hit it right with yuppy poser. Guaranteed nothing is water tight on these for 35k. You want a high hp dune cruiser then this is up your alley. These are yuppy street cruisers at best
I guess its just a different part of the environment that you can enjoy. Roll the windows down and open the sunroof, and also have peace and quiet. Hearing the rustling of the trees and the birds singing, and not smelling exhaust... I wouldn't say that is an inferior way to enjoy nature.
I'm an old dude that doesn't plan to rip through the woods with one of these. Yes, they basically seem to be a non street legal jeep, but the price point is much lower than any new Jeep: a heck of a lot lower. My Son has a 2021 Rubicon: Over $70K new, plus installing a lifted suspension, wheels and giant tires, rooftop tent, and front bumper with winch. Close to $100K when it hit the woods. His Sister (my favorite Daughter) was driving it through the off road trail in Daniel Boone National forest and struck a submerged rock in the trail. Busted the front axle in two. How much do you guess that cost to repair? You act like you're afraid of repair costs. Do you not tear up your SXS's? I'm sure you do and they are not always cheap to repair either. If you can fix them yourself, that is a bonus. I have been an electrician all my life specializing in maintaining and repairing electric motors and their associated machinery. I see many advantages with the electric motor setup in the Brawley: No drive shafts, no belts, no carburetors, no air cleaners, no fuel tank, no transmissions, and I can probably come up with more advantages. The basic model is still listed at around $35K, but this model has no air conditioning or heated seats, and the HP is only a measly 300 HP which I still find pretty impressive, and the body seems to lack full enclosure of the occupants. Some 4 seat SXS's are at the $35 price already and do not post nowhere near the performance data offered by the Brawley (Of course, until the production models roll out, the actual performance of the Brawley is undetermined. I don't plan to do any extreme rockcrawling, but if I was, the Brawley looks like an interesting platform to start with. I just plan to use it to cruse down old fire roads and logging roads where I get permission to take it. Oh, I almost forgot, the concern about charging it when you plan to be out in the Boonies for multiple days: Do you not have to take extra fuel for your gasoline powered SXS's? A generator capable of recharging the Brawley is not that big an Item to take along. The Brawley is not street legal and is going to require a strong trailer to take to the locations you are going to ride it (just like your SXS's) mounting a generator on the trailer is not a big job, and carrying the fuel for generators is just like taking extra gas for your conventional SXS's. Some of your concerns about the Brawley or any off road EV seem misplaced to me.
Using a generator for 8-12 or more hours to charge up an off road EV seems ridiculous. Not to mention if people don't have the quite inverter type generator it's going to be completely obnoxious to anybody within ear shot to listen to a generator all night long. Taking extra fuel to gas up a sxs is a cake walk. You can ride all morning, come back ti camp dump in a few gallons of gas and keep going all night long. At this point we don't know how long and far an EV can go. You might get a few hours of riding, but then you're stuck at camp for the rest of the day listening to your awesome generator all day and night so you can get a few more hours of riding the next day.
-Dave
not sure about using it as a utv for mountain use but this thing would be a beast on the road.
Here's some good points to consider too. No locked rear diff. This thing will actually turn while still having 4 wheel drive. It won't eat up your grass and tires. Also, if they choose to support it, you could tank turn. That would be real nice rock crawling in some situations.
It's got 4 wheel steering too!
Yeah, I think it’ll be killer in the rocks but the weight will be an issue in the dunes. I don’t think you’ll be seeing it win any jumping competitions either. I’m betting it’s 4,000lbs + -Joe
Getting rid of the diffs is amazing.
The website says it will have four wheel steering, tank mode, & a crawl mode!
Heavy yes but guys, think about the low CG.... The center of gravity will have this thing PLANTED in hi-speed turns!!
You guys are in for a big big surprise! This is an electric vehicle it is a totally different animal. Even in the suspension because of the weight of the battery and how it's distributed the suspension is totally different and will react differently.
Then there's the battery, there's a reason that Tesla's are far superior than any other electric vehicle. They have the battery technology behind them remember that word battery technology batteries are not as simple as putting in a couple of d batteries and calling it a day. The chemistry behind the battery is everything. Being that this is a small startup I doubt they have any kind of technology regarding the battery. So this thing has heat and air conditioning as soon as you turn those on you're 200 MI goes down to 100. Then it's 200 MI driving Miss Daisy. That means you're doing regular driving 35 to 55 mph. The point of this vehicle is to rip ass so as soon as you do that you're 200 miles drops to 100 turn on the air conditioning you got 80 maybe 50 miles left I would not purchase this vehicle without waiting for the reviews. And by reviews I don't mean the people that get the test ride it for free on UA-cam and they sing the praises of the vehicle I mean real world seat of the pants driving.
Not trying to be a negative Nancy but this is not going from a Ford to a Chevy this is a totally different technology and the batteries are everything nothing else matters but that battery.
Ford, Chevy nor Vanderhall make their own battery cells. They all buy them from huge cell manufacturers; not make them themselves and all electric vehicles are fairly close in battery quality and longevity.
DO WANT
Pros: Very quiet (UTVs are way too loud, and no manufacturer seems interested in quieting them). Four independent motors means great traction and handling (torque vectoring is awesome). No differentials and no belts means this will be very durable. And electric power is awesome. I drive a Tesla Model 3, and its performance characteristics can’t be beat. Also, a low center of gravity means less tipping and rolling.
Cons: How do you charge it on a multi-day trip? If your home base is a town, there are many options. But in the wilderness, you don’t; this is not the machine for that sort of thing. What will it cost to repair if you tip it? That may be a downside to this machine, but not to electric utvs in general. How can you work on it yourself? Honestly, there’s not much work that even needs doing. No oil changes, no clutches, no exhaust, no diffs, no belts. What accessories will there be? Based on my experience with my Tesla, I expect a very robust accessories market. I think this machine will be very popular with a lot of people who aren’t hardcore rock crawlers. People like me…
For me, the only con is the price. But it also looks like you get more machine for your money, so it’s not like it’s a bad value. It’s just a lot of money to spend on a toy. I would expect that in a few years, there will be many options for electric utvs. The advantages are just too good to ignore.
No charging stations in my area for 200 miles in any direction! We're not ready for electric cars.
Couldn't have said it better! So many people like to spend $10k-$20k on top of thier purchase price just getting upgraded suspension and all the upgrades that this thing will already come with.
@@JJ-nh8lv do you not have electricity yet? Any plug will charge it.
@@allterrainrandy2587 standard home charging takes considerable more time, also be prepared for a higher electric bill. We are not ready for electric vehicles. We will be, but not for a while. Don't get caught up with the hate Fossil fuels movement
@@JJ-nh8lv there's a huge part of everyday that is an ideal time to charge. Generally from 10pm-6am. I'm not caught up in the hate fossil fuels movement, but I do know you can shut your garage door with your car running, and not be alive to open it 2 hours later. I have lived with an EV for 2 years already. So while you may not be ready, hundreds of thousands of people are. I still have an F150 for truck things, a Rover for off roading, and the Tesla for a daily driver. I bought it used, and have mostly made the payment with the money that was previously going to gas, literally burning out the tailpipe. My electric did go up by about $100 a month, but my fuel purchase dropped by about $500, and my maintenance by about $100. The Brawley will have some instances where it's not as good as gas, but for most of the time it's going to smash those other side by sides. It is far superior.
Wonder how well those motors are sealed for guys that submerge their rides?
Have you seen the "boat mode" tesla videos? I'd hope these would be at least that good. Haha
I was wondering this to. What's the weight of this thing?? It looks heavy in the video judging how it climbs, crest those dunes. It'll sink like a rock in the mud. Leather steering wheel?? LOL another item to be ruined by muddy, wet hands
Prices just go up and up and up and up and up!
Thanks to the feds
I like the no heat in cab from a engine running on your back
Great point!
I think he said it had both heat and air con.
I was referring to the engine cab heat that bakes us on those hot days
@@craigr6763 thanks misunderstood.
Just checked their website and apparently they've updated specs since this video...303 hp, 360 lbs ft and 140 miles per charge...ESTIMATED...Hmm
I believe they added a few more functions of the car as well.
Man after years of electric RC’s,I can tell you we have come a long way🕵️♀️I can tell you I have brushless motors that run $200 and can only imagine what those will cost to replace.That’s not even considering batteries when they go bad $$$
Charging might not be that much of an issue. On the website it says with a DC charger it can attain an 80% charge in 1 hr???
I want, but it is a bit too wide. Cuts out the majority of the trails around me. I have a xp 1000 and choose the narrow model for that reason. But I do like the idea of being warm and clean! Lol. I would be nice if it street legal, like a duel purpose of sxs'. You know, like a jeep! Lol. But I still want one!
A bit prissy bc its basically a car but i bet ac is nice sometimes and its fast , absolute friggen unit
Heading East, Brawley, CA is the last city most go through on their way to Glamis. Any connection to the car's name?
Well, someone has to be the first to bring one to market. It’s interesting, I think it will attract a different segment of buyers. Not sure if that’s a good thing. I’m surprised on the one hand that it’s being made in Utah and the size and width of it. I feel that will be to its detriment. Much of the country does not have wide open spaces and trails are only a couple miles long. If it was correctly sized for that type of trail riding- it might take off. And then the 200 mile range wouldn’t be a factor. I think it will be a bust in Southwest Utah, parts of Arizona and places with wide open dunes for the exact reasons you stated. When to charge, how long to charge, etc along with the RV needs. We put a ton of miles on our cars in comparison to other places. Looks? Half Bronco, half X3- who do you ride with?
The million dollar question I guess would be “ if we get all the environmentalists to spend big money on an electric SxS- will they quit trying to take away access to public land?”
Good point at the end of your comment, but we both know they will never stop. 👍-Garrett
I like the idea of electric side by side as far as charging goes if you have one of those quiet generators you can charge all night with no problems at all
Or at a camp site, the RV outlet will work perfectly.
Buy an electric UTV and charge it, for who knows how long, with an internal combustion engine. Makes sense. Notice they don't mention the charge time using a normal 120v power source. Who has a quick, high output charge at the camp site or cabin??
@@stang1970 do you have 220v at the cabin?
@@allterrainrandy2587 nope. I don't know of any that do off hand
@@stang1970 (Old thread I know but) Anyone that has grid power (at a cabin) has access to 240v. You just have to wire a 240v circuit and outlet off both legs in your panel rather than one side like the 120v circuits. Easy and cheap. Having a cabin with easy access to riding trails is an ideal scenario for these upcoming electric UTV.
I read an article about it today and loved it, but had all the same concerns that you expressed in the cons.
hihi...allways great to listen to your coments, you are so close to vanderhall...any news about the brawler ? more tec infos ? would the range extand if you switch the front engines off ? would it make sense to take a generator with it for woerst case ? hope for your coments
Zero so far, but hopefully we can get a up close look soon.
Good video, looks promising, not so concerned about the Con’s. I run in 125-175 mile desert races in the MORE series. Range should not be a problem to complete a race. Already have a generator in the RV & 1 on the trailer that can be used for charging. The E-motor & drivetrain are one unit, the torque is crazy, no broken axel or driveshaft to worry about. I’ll miss the loud exhaust. E-motors are a proven technology. After all they power prop’s on cargo ships, turn wheels on trains, cranes to lift heavy containers, winches to pull out stuck rigs, pump water to grow food, bring water to our homes so we can flush toilets, run our A/C, refrigerator, spin the washer & dryer, etc. We rely on E-motors for the major convenience’s in life more than we realize. The industry is moving in this direction, aftermarket suppliers will adapt. Laws in Cali are changing on how off road vehicles use BLM land. In 2022, new motorcycles & eventually UTV must reduce emissions. Only 1 of 4 models meet compliance. Existing bikes & rigs are grandfathered. Sad but that’s the new reality.
I just wonder what the real world range would be. And at what power levels and terrain. And like he mentioned in the video what and how much would it be to repair the drivetrain. There are now driveshaft or axles, but there are still shafts and bearings in that housing.
With 40-60kWh of battery, you’ll be doing good to get 50 miles off road in the sand. 200 miles would be 25-35mph on asphalt…if lucky.
I was looking into electric utv. It’s very cold where I live in the winter. You will suffer 50% mileage loss in cold temperatures. And it’s not good for the batteries to be stored in cold temperatures
We need it to be street legal 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
I thought about that but once you add crush zones, airbags, and all the other required crap this thing would gain 600 lbs.
It will be considered a UTV and be able to be registered just like a RZR. The nice thing is it will come stock with all the stuff necessary instead of having to buy aftermarket stuff.
This is an interesting design. But if it’s just a side by side, it’s to custom show piece for actual,serious off road bashing. And with its size, it would need to be street legal. This would be more of a Jeep Wrangler or Ford Bronco competitor. And it’s owing to come in a whole lot more expensive than what they are claiming.
I think it's absolutely beautiful looking. And 400 hp is pretty impressive as well. But that is just to much glass without even having any kind of protection for a possible rollover. I think they should have started out with a 74 inch wide and let the owner decide if they would want to bring it out any further. It's just gonna need some time out there doing it's thing before I would have a go at buying one. Like I always say. Let the really rich people drive them around and get all the bugs worked out. Lol. Thank you. God bless.
It’s one con I brought up as well. In a case of a roll over the amount of damage is going to be crazy. It will be interesting to see how it all plays out. -Garrett
Cool, but I’m old school...not interested. Keep up the great videos gents! 👍🏻
The width is already a deal breaker for me anyways. We can only have 62 inches or less. Neat idea though!
That was my exact thought, that eliminates 75% of the places you could take it except for the dunes or truck/jeep trails.
There are 100's of thousands of miles of jeep and forest roads and out of the way places to ride here in the southwest....... You could ride everyday for your whole life and never see it all. My 21' pro xp can't ride on some trails here ( Utah) cus its too wide but i can load it up and go to co or nv or az and ride for as long you like or want. Its not for every rider...... NONE of the sxs's are!
Build a trailer with a battery bank inverter and foldable solar array
Camp kitchen
Shower
All the mod cons
Super yup!
Great info!
That thing does look like a beast, but exspensive from 35 to over 40k for a Utv, that needs charging. When I first saw pics I thought It was an On road Off Road vehicle. A lot Of money for something you have to trailer to the trail.
What was the weight?
I don’t think it’s released yet. My 100% shot in the dark guess is 3000-3500 lbs or about 1000 less than a Tesla model Y. -Joe
$35K starting price, limited range and no means to recharge on the trail (likely won't be able to charge with a small generator).... did I mention $35,000.00 STARTING price!! This is a hard pass for many years to come.
How much is a comparable 4 seat can am?
@@allterrainrandy2587 23k for a 4 seat polaris rzr turbo out the door. It's hard to compare this with another utv, I mean they put ac in it. The issue lies in the very limited range and non existent recharging capabilities in the field. They added in all the bells and whistles to make this more appealing to an audience that doesn't actually do any off roading
@@acord4601 a Polaris? Haha they are so weak. How much for the aftermarket front suspension so the wheels don’t break off?
@@acord4601 and the far more comparable 4 XP pro ultimate is $33k. As is the top can am.
@@allterrainrandy2587 and those machines would out run, out jump and out last this electric machine not to mention again the ability to recharge.
Would be cool 🇺🇸
SOLAR POWERED👍🏼Avoid the headache of charging stations.
Do a little bit of math. Unless you have a large and not portable in any way solar structure this thing will take ages to charge on photovoltaics.
That starting price likely for a much smaller battery with maybe 80-100 mile range.
We are not seeing much for pricing still.
@@DerangedOffRoad Their webpage has all the details on pricing now. Starting price is for a 300HP, 140 mile version. Still seems like a good deal with all the maintenance and fuel savings...
I haven’t been on the website for some time since this vid was done awhile back. Just interested to see if it actually hits the market.
Put a solar rack on top
Big question is how waterproof are the electronics🤔
I feel everything will be pretty much sealed up and should do well with water. -Garrett
What does one of these weigh ???
Good question, but it won’t be light.
Its going to be under 3000 lbs.
Thats not bad at all
U thank like i do ias wondering the same thangs bro. Its not like u can spend 5minutes filling up with gas grab couple dranks then hit the trail again. Yull plug it up go take a nap then if its charged enough you mite be able to finish yur ride if any charging stations show up? And the price come on i work fer a living i cant pay that kinda money my truck and rzr together wasnt that much.
I don’t know much about electric cars , just fences but could you totally submerge it and keep driving wearing just a snorkel, or would you shock yourself and everyone else 🤔. Would be strange to see it flying past in silence too
I’m sure the cases and batteries would be sealed. Could definitely be an issue. I don’t think the boggers would be to interested, especially with the weight. -Joe
@@DerangedOffRoad yes the weight would be issue for sure , I’m not a fan of anything that doesn’t burn oil , yet , but that torque rating 😁
On the dunes this vehicle will get around 25 to 50 miles per charge.
Probably closer to 100 miles, or about the same as a gas powered one. Sand sucks power!
Naa, probably right, 25-50, there's not enough traction for the regenerative braking to be of any real benefit, the specs are probably for 1 rider, so fully loaded, cooler, folks with their device chargers plugged in, AC on, 25-50 is fair, and is not bashing it.
How much
are there any bews about the brawler ?
Not yet, hopefully soon.
At that starting price just imagine what you could actually buy for that or build its nice but not that nice to ride around your property m thinking 4 really nice bikes and a trailer
Not a UTV but a non street legal SUV. Cool none the less
if it's true, what they say, then I say wow, just wow
i dont understand, is there a difference between the so called navaro and the brawley ?
Correct, at the time of this vid they had a couple of different models. Not sure if they’re heading in that same direction now. -Garrett
Weight?
Not sure but probably somewhere around 3,000 lbs or more 😂.
Looks like it should be on the road not a trail. Way to big to be on any trails in the north east.
Yes the width starting point will favor the west for sure.
Add a rack and about 3- 400 watt panels on top.
Wonder how well that would keep up.
Be ready to be stranded, that battery goes dead and your fucked
Yeah pretty much!
My nephew just asked if this could be street legal overseas in Saint Lucia. 😂🤣😂
I told him check the local laws and importation policies. It might be possible.
I work at Vanderhall and they are producing them.for world markets. They will have a right hand drive model as well. He may actually be able to own one there :)
@@andrewsims7849 Could you make it street legal in Texas?
Here in Arizona, my KRX1000 is street legal. So I would assume the Brawley would also be street legal here in AZ. I've really had it with the high rpm "scream" my KRX produces at all speeds over 20mph in high! Add in the cab heat on 100F days and the Brawley "might"??? be the ticket...Time will tell???
Well, this was going to eventually happen, Battery vehicles are going to take over the industry. But nothing out there right now can compete with gas for long hauls and reliability. maybe in the next 20 - 30 years the tech will improve and then we will have something worth investing in. But we all know the powers that be will force feed us what THEY think we need. Some advantages to battery is quietness, weight distribution, of course less of a impact on the environment. So bring it on...when its actually ready to be brought. For now, gas rules and it works...works very well. Very well.
Good point 👍
Gas works well, sort of . Most of these machines are shredding belts like crazy, and needing an engine rebuild within 5k miles.
@@leviellis9165 That's true, but I've got a 2015 maverick, only changed the belt once. Got over 10,000 miles and still going strong, I did However put a GForce
Belt on it, it's way better than any other belt.
20-30 years ? Wow I think that's an over statement, battery tech is catching up really fast. You have to trend the technology and based off current trends 6 years or less most EV's will have a range 800 plus. As a electrical engineer myself I am excited for the new advancements, and just my personal opinion weight is the current largest problems with any electric vehicle. Reduce weight requires less watts and heat.
@@ahmadflemming9041 I really hope so, but I just don't see it. Too many logistical problems, but, I'm all for it. When it actually comes and is actually affordable, with no interesting issues. Rushing and pushing new tech has never worked. The public must be on board. Bottom line is, unfortunately the bottom line. $$$
No one takes the batteries when there dead and very hard to put out when on fire.
This is a knee jerk response. It’s the same kinda of response horse owners were make when gas cars came out. “ There’s no place to fuel them. I can graze my horse anywhere, etc. The batteries have many safety measures in place. Also gasoline is explosive and how many of those fires are there,? The batteries are already being recycled.
Here's another con. Their website says the price is subject to change without notice, and the deposit is non refundable. They're quoting stats on their top of the line model, but the 35k price is for their base model.
According to my rough numbers, my 2k watt generator would take 30 hours to charge it from 0.
I'm a big fan of electric, and I'd love to have a SxS that was quite on the trails, but I can't preorder under those terms.
I'd also like to know what it weighs. It looks pretty heavy in the videos.
Get a better generator son
Useless on the east coast. Most of the trails are 72" maximum 64" even gets tight.
Useless on the east coast. I agree cus most of the riding is in a park
At that size and price just by a gas powered used jeep for 2500 and beat the snot out of it and when done do it again buy another one WAY TO BIG AND TAKES THE FUN OUT OF WHAT UTVING IS ALL ABOUT
Looks like a Mini Cooper
I want to know what it'll weigh?
Probably 3,000 to 3,500 lbs
Better range then my Jeep anyway …
77inch with on the speed utv!!
Another consideration....will the company even be around in 5 to 10 years?
Exactly, same goes for the new Speed UTV. -Garrett
Why wouldnt jt be? They already have a fully operational plant building the autocycles they sell. They arent building from nothing like the speed utv. Also, I work for Vanderhall. Specifically on the Brawley. It really is going to be awesome. Roll cage isnt thin like x3 or RZR's. Yes I could get some damage from abuse, but it all can be fixed or plastic replaced.
@@andrewsims7849 hey, I think it's pretty nice. Keep up the great work! We are all going to need vehicles like this in the near future. I was just looking at the electric polaris ranger, but now I'm considering this. I need the final price thou. I do love the design, just a bit wide for some trails.
How long before they get sued over it looking too much like a jeep wrangler?
looks like a Bronco to me
And Pieces of it look like an FJ, and pieces look like a hummer, and its got batteries like a Tesla, and its got 4 wheels like a .... Youre right. I bet all these companies are going to feel like they are justified in suing them.
@@leviellis9165 also the overall shape is very Range Rover, looks kinda like a bowler
Based on what I have read about the Jeep/rotor law suite, the rules they applied to the shape and look test will not apply here. The grill, hood shape, fender and body shapes all fall outside the trademarked look. This Brawley GTS has more 1997-2002 Isuzu Vehicross than Jeep CJ or Wrangler.
If this was fully street legal they would sell like hotcakes otherwise it is an expensive toy.
Gas Or Diesle is the way to go. Who wants to run out of battery in the middle of no where.
It will be for rich trailriders at first.
tree hugging electric car buyers dont play in the dunes....so who they gonna sell that too?
HP junkies
Not all electric car buyers are tree huggers. Some just like a superior product.
I can see them scaling this up to become a larger model to compete with the Wrangler and Bronco.
How far will it go on single charge . And in mud dirt sand play heck on gas how's that long term for all this stuff . And charging let's see we are camping out in no where no.electric
200+ miles will be flat easy driving. Cut it in half or more for off road.
Is this street legal?
Probably will need to be made street legal.
Just need a 100KW CAT generator mounted to your toy hauler or trailer so can fast charge your machine then everybody else's for a hundred bucks a pop lol
At that price it better be street legal or it’s a loser.
I can drive in on the road with no license
35K not for me! If I going to spend that kind of money on an off road toy it won't be this one.
Electric Drive-Train does NOT equate to difficult or complicated DIY repairs.
Current lack of widespread experience, in the "General Public",
unduly clouds public perception without due cause (reason).
street legal?
If not I’m sure a kit will exist pretty quick. -Garrett
UTVs and ATVs are easily made street legal here in Arizona. Add a horn, rear view mirror, illuminate your license plate add insurance and your good to go!
5k more and you have a cyber truck
Solid point! -Joe
If only they made a Cyber Trophy Truck. That would be more comparable.
Batteries all suck after a couple years! 5 years later you’ll need thousands of dollars for new batteries
How much does it cost to rebuild a RZR Turbo S motor?
This video was kind of a disappointment because you basically just pulled info from their website and regurgitated it here. I was hoping this would be ride review video, or at least show us something new. Did you try contacting the Manufacturer to get more detailed info on the specs. Kinda seems like you didn't even do that based on your weight guesstimate reply below. Guess I will have to make the call myself.
Thanks for the feedback. At the time this vid was released, NO ONE had access to it. They still don’t. Until we do, let’s talk about it here.
We’ll see if we can get some time with the Brawley when it gets closer to release. -Joe
It looks like a buggy
First take: Did they really have to make it look like the b@stard child of a Range Rover and a Jeep?
I will drive it on street
What a stupid idea. Can’t carry a gas can for better range would need to carry a generator and wait hours.
It’s the million dollar question when it comes to charging and how that will all play out. -Garrett
If you carry a generator then your Gina have to carry gas cans full of gas so what’s the point there’s a place for electric like on a golf course or something but these people are destroying the one thing that makes us a great country this is like going back in time when trains needed wood and had to cut wood by hand to feed the train this has nothing to do with saving the planet it has everything to do with making cash and forcing people to buy there stuff because they destroyed the one thing that works and works great there just wanting there massive chunk of money from the transportation industry no more no less so let’s just let California go all electric for ten years and let’s see how that works out for them then we’ll talk
Can't wait to see all the Whole Foods woke crowds at Moab in these!
They produce electric trikes right now that are garbage from what I have read.
Totally different drivetrain.
Rich boy toy,
i'm rich!
Looks expensive, and not very utility! A Toy for rich guys, who don't want to get hot, or get any dirt on their pants.
Or people that worked all their life in the heat and busted their ass and saved up for a great EARLY retirement so they could afford (without blinking) a toy! 😅
I rather have a jeep
Why, do you can go only 20 mph down a bumpy road? Haha
@@andrewsims7849 only if you're driving
It’s debatable
@@peterpann9619 I literally test drive the prototype for my job. You couldnt even remotely keep up in a jeep haha.
@@andrewsims7849 for the money I'd still rather have the Jeep
The reason I drive offroad is to be out in the environment if I wanted to be in a climate controlled jukebox then I guess I'm a yuppie poser. Just my opinion.
Part of the top is removable, but yes it’s still more like a closed cab.
You hit it right with yuppy poser. Guaranteed nothing is water tight on these for 35k. You want a high hp dune cruiser then this is up your alley. These are yuppy street cruisers at best
I guess its just a different part of the environment that you can enjoy. Roll the windows down and open the sunroof, and also have peace and quiet. Hearing the rustling of the trees and the birds singing, and not smelling exhaust... I wouldn't say that is an inferior way to enjoy nature.
You park you rig in the winter?
California year round riding. Hot cold rain or snow doesnt matter just ride.