# Electric ATVs 2010 Polaris Ranger EV Puts a Charge into Off-Road Adventure By Katie Cordrey | Published 2009-09-13 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polaris-ranger-ev References: [greenrightnow](http://www.greenrightnow.com/kgo/2009/09/09/the-polaris-ranger-ev-off-the-road-and-off-the-gas/) & [polarisindustries](http://www.polarisindustries.com/en-us/ATV-RANGER/2010/Mid-Size-Utility-Vehicles/RANGER-EV/Pages/Overview.aspx) The 2010 [Polaris](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-utv) RANGER EV [Electric-Powered Side-By-Side](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gem-ex) uses the same chassis as the gas-powered RANGER 400, but it leaves the noise of a gas engine behind. A 30 horsepower electric motor barely makes a sound, has a top speed of 25 mph, two hours of riding time, and up to a 50 mile range between charges. It comes with VersaTRac--one-wheel rear wheel drive--for tight navigation, and on-demand all-wheel-drive for rough terrain. Minneapolis-based Polaris is hoping to appeal to the [green off-road enthusiast](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2026-jeep-recon-suv). The AC Induction motor provides can be charged using a standard 110 vac outlet. MSRP is $10,699 US. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 70% | Activity: 100% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Electric Off-road Vehicles:** The rise of electric off-road vehicles offers disruptive innovation opportunities in the automotive industry for companies that can successfully integrate sustainable transportation and adventure. - **Eco-tourism:** The trend towards electric off-road vehicles creates opportunities for eco-tourism industry players to offer environmentally-conscious adventure experiences. - **Green Recreation:** The market demand for eco-friendly recreational activities creates an opportunity for companies to create sustainable products and services tailored to this growing audience. ### Who This Affects Most - **Automotive:** The development of Electric off-road vehicles can create innovative opportunities for automobile manufacturers to integrate sustainability and explore new off-road automotive technologies. - **Tourism:** The eco-tourism industry can benefit from the growth of sustainable off- road vehicles as a new avenue for tourist experiences. - **Outdoor Recreation:** Electric off-road vehicles align with the outdoor recreation industry's growing sustainable movement, presenting opportunities for companies to innovate and expand product offerings with eco-friendly options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ruggedized Electric UTVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-utv.md) - [Thrilling High-Performance UTVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-polaris-rzr-xp.md) - [Adventurous Off-Road Electric Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-adventure-utv.md) - [Aggressive All-Terrain Side-by-Sides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-polaris-rzr-pro-r-factory.md) - [Off-Road Hybrid Powertrain Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/offroad-vehicles1.md) - [Powerful Electric Off-Road UTVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kilow-la-bagnole.md) - [Extreme Duty UTV Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2024-polaris-ranger-xd-1500.md) - [Rugged Waterproof UTVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volcon-beast.md) - [All-Electric Dirt Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/everest-electric-bike.md)