Two words will suffice to convince you to go for an electric option, the next time you decide to buy a car- the environment‘. With changes in global temperature, rising sea levels, unprecedented climatic changes all which are a result of high carbon emissions, alternative energy is the only safe solution.

But there are other reasons why you should opt for an electric and electric ranger vehicle:

Low maintenance and operating cost: With soaring gasoline prices and increased maintenance charges, the cost of using and maintaining an electric vehicle is very little when compared to the other gas guzzlers out on the road. Not only will you save money on fuel, but will also ensure a reduced carbon footprint on your end to a greener cleaner tomorrow.

Affordability: A standard sized family car which can seat four to five comfortably will cost you more than you might be willing to invest for your first vehicle. If you also want all the essential upgrades and a bright paint job, the price will go up. An average family can cost anywhere between $25000 to $35000 depending on the manufacturer and its make and model. But an electric vehicle will cost you somewhere in the range of low $15000 to $20000. Of course, the better electric models will be a bit pricier, but then again they are still cheaper that way.

Financial incentives: In order to encourage people to opt for alternative fuel vehicles, the government offers certain tax rebates and discounts for people who buy electric and electric ranger vehicles. The federal government allows up to $7500 as tax credit for any electric vehicle purchased along with other attractive incentives. This is applicable for lease deals as well, making some of the expensive model prices slashed down by a quarter to the high $20000 range.

Electric cars have evolved and come a long way from those box prototypes that looked like a stiff breeze would tip them over. Today, it has becoming challenging to distinguish a hybrid from an electric ranger owing to its sleek design and features, with just as much power under the hood when compared with its traditional counterparts.

Some of the popular electric models include:

• Tesla Model S
• Nissan Leaf
• Nissan e-NV200 Combi
• Smart for Two EV
• Volkswagen e-up
• Tesla Model X
• VW e-Golf
• Ranger EV
• Ranger EV Polaris

There are a number of reasons why you can opt for a Polaris electric ranger vehicle:

The Polaris ranger vehicles have a strong 30HP motor featuring a 48V AC motor which is clean and quiet but at the same time more efficient and extends the range. An all-wheel drive option that makes it a safe and stable ride with more traction control, good leading and towing payload capacity. The base models not only look good on the outside, but also feature an array of comforts on the inside with ideal seat height, extra wide feet clearance and spilt seating arrangement.

The ranger vehicle also features smooth suspension to handle the toughest terrains with 9inch suspension holds with good ground clearance and power steering with a turning radius of full 10 inches. All combined, this makes the Electric one sweet nimble ride!

The popular and featured Polaris electric ranger brands include:

Polaris has divided their exclusive range of electric vehicles according to categories like Polaris ACE, general, Ranger, RZR, scrambler, sportsman, youth amongst which the following are a few of the electric ones. The normal horse power range of these vehicles ranges from 19HP to over 100Hp depending on the type of use and it’s on and off-road capabilities. The base models start at $5999 and go upwards of $12000.

• Ranger 500 Sage green which is priced at a modest $8999. This particular electric ranger also comes in a solar red model.
• Ranger 570 Sage green priced at $9999 with the single-color variant for this particular model.
• Ranger 570 full size solar red, full size sage green in the two-color variants $10229. Normally the variants will be divided according to the segments, seating capacity, power and of course the price.
• Ranger 570 Polaris pursuit camo, Ranger crew 570-4 sage green, Ranger EV avalanche gray, Ranger crew 570-4 Polaris pursuit camo are priced at $10599, $10799, $11299, $11399 accordingly.

Other models can be looked up on the official ranger website of Polaris, where the models can be compared side by side.

Polaris also offers the choice of building your own Ranger vehicle which can be customized according to your specifications. This is a unique feature which will ensure that you get what you want for the best price, without having to go through the grueling task of choosing from the number of products that are available at your disposal. Visit the official website to know more about the build your own electric ranger option.

Base model side by side UTVs is a common hit among off-roaders who look forward to using a small price with good performance UTVs for all their adventure needs. Some of the popular UTVs that are doing the rounds for its good performance are:

Artic Cat Wildcat Trail
This UTV is priced at $12,999 and is a good choice for maneuvering through stringently-tight trails. Built on a fuel injected 700cc inline twin cylinder, the UTV generates a horsepower of around 60, and the team rapid response CVT clutch aids in keeping the UTV’s stability powered in the ground. The suspensions are customizable based on the owner’s needs.

Bad Boy Stampede
This newly launched sports UTV is priced at $13,799 and is drawn by a powerful fuel injected cylinder that generates about 80 horsepower. This Bad Boy Edition is the only UTV that is equipped with a standard extended cab.

Can-Am Maverick XC
This winner Edition UTV is priced at $15,699 and is a true performer in its class given the fact that it is powered by the legendary 1000cc 101HP Rotax V-twin engine. While there is no electric power steering (EPS) in the base models of this UTV manufacturer, the Fox 2.0 podium shocks add to the power end of the UTV along with the Torsional Trailing arm rear suspension.

Honda Pioneer 1000-5
Priced at $16,399, Honda has entered the UTV segment with this impressive 999cc liquid-cooled twin engine which has a six-speed dual clutch transmission and can charter up to four passengers with ease. This Honda UTV also has a towing capacity averaging about 2000lb and is power-driven with a standard EPS.

Kawasaki Mule Pro FXT
Built on an inline triple-cylinder engine, this UTV is priced at $12,999 and generates efficient torque rendering this UTV as a true work mule. It has the exclusive feature of converting the 3 passengers to 6 passenger mode easily by a single person and without much modification.

Kawasaki Teryx4
Being termed a phenomenal sporty UTV for being powered by the Kawasaki V-Twin engine, this side by side UTV is built with Fox shocks and EPS and is priced at $15,799.

Polaris Ranger XP 900
This side by side UTV has been designated as a comfortable and powerful UTV given the fact that it is powered by Polaris’ pro-star twin cylinder that generates a horsepower of about 68hp with a towing capacity of 2000 pounds and a payload capacity of around 1500 pounds. This UTV is priced at $12,299.

Adventure lovers crave to own a side by side UTV that would be the perfect friend on their off-road quests. In order to buy an ideal UTV to suit individual needs, a buyer first needs to know the basic of an UTV and even do some research into the details of UTV to know what is what and to help them buy one with value for money that will fit well for their quests because buying the wrong one could be waste of money as well as make a person lose interest in the off road experience. Spending a good amount of time advising dealers, as well as used UTV sellers, can help to enhance knowledge regarding UTV and also give out a fair idea as to the market trends and the available accessories that can be good value for money.

The first point to remember while buying a UTV is to fix on the right seller and eliminate the deceptive ones. Knowing a seller is as important as the UTV one is buying because the wrong seller can try to impose a wrong machine on the buyer while an honest seller will be able to lay out the choices for the buyer to puck. Instead of just knowing the glorified-pros of a UTV, a seller should be able to reveal the hidden cons too so that a buyer knows what they are paying for.

In the case of purchasing a used UTV, it is important to check the engine oil as that could reveal the working of the machine. By checking the oil, a buyer would be able to look at the wear and tear of the engine as well as estimate the UTV’s performance by checking with the seller’s revelations as well as the quality of the oil in the machine. The next step to know the machine’s performance would be to check the low or dirty coolant and estimate from the color of the coolant and the radiator cap as to whether there are any damages to the engine and also test its performance in the process. Some of the other important factors to take note of before purchasing a vehicle would be to check the driveline, inspect the frame, and look at the overall maintenance of the UTV to know the true condition of the machine you are about to purchase. It would be better to tag a known mechanic or service man with you who would be able to aid in the estimation of the UTV.