Crnr2Crnr Posted December 24, 2021 Share Posted December 24, 2021 https://electrek.co/2021/12/23/taiga-motors-first-production-electric-snowmobile/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold Member 800renegaderider Posted December 24, 2021 Gold Member Share Posted December 24, 2021 They look nice but with a 80 mile range I won’t be buying one anytime soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnstang Posted December 24, 2021 Share Posted December 24, 2021 I've been riding a lot the last 3 weekends and haven't put 80 miles on total. Nothing is right for everyone but things still have their place. I have been thinking recently when I've been riding around the woods how nice it would be to be quiet, and just sit down and go. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe_zrt Posted December 24, 2021 Share Posted December 24, 2021 Riding alot and less than 80 miles do not correlate. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p51mstg Posted December 24, 2021 Share Posted December 24, 2021 The range isn’t quite there yet, for sure. I’m a 2-smoke rider to the core, and I’m not yet ready for something unconventional. However, I have experience with loud things not making very much noise and it’s hard for me to go back. Examples being, active noise canceling headsets for aviation and suppressors for firearms. Once you hear the bullet hit the dirt without any “bang”, the price becomes worth it. Same thing with my anc headset, which I did without for far too long. I expect I would have to be dragged to ride an electric sled for the first time, but once I do I probably wouldn’t go back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleepybrew Posted December 25, 2021 Share Posted December 25, 2021 i'm already sick of charging shit. phone, laptop, ring doorbell, flashlights. toothbrush. it is constant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnstang Posted December 25, 2021 Share Posted December 25, 2021 8 hours ago, joe_zrt said: Riding alot and less than 80 miles do not correlate. Maybe not to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe_zrt Posted December 26, 2021 Share Posted December 26, 2021 I guess...some like riding more than talking about riding. I'd be kind of upset if I rode less than 80 miles in 3 weekends, but that's just me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnstang Posted December 26, 2021 Share Posted December 26, 2021 31 minutes ago, joe_zrt said: I guess...some like riding more than talking about riding. I'd be kind of upset if I rode less than 80 miles in 3 weekends, but that's just me. I've been trapping my line is about 9 miles long but lots of seat time. I'm not upset, miles don't mean much to me. I haven't been talking about riding so not sure what you mean. I have been riding how about you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe_zrt Posted December 26, 2021 Share Posted December 26, 2021 You got 80 more than me lol...rain really kills the miles. Global warming Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHADOSPRIT Posted December 26, 2021 Share Posted December 26, 2021 not a fan..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zambroski Posted December 26, 2021 Share Posted December 26, 2021 On 12/24/2021 at 11:47 PM, mnstang said: Maybe not to you. Many see it that way. Without thousands of miles a year, they feel empty. It’s weird. I can ride 3-5 times a week and sometimes not put on 150 miles. Yet, I’m supposed to be impressed by some seat polisher that puts on 500 miles in a weekend that one trip per month? “Real riders” Also, I’ve got no interest in electric motorsports vehicles. None. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bontz Posted December 26, 2021 Share Posted December 26, 2021 Two words .... "No Thanks!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleepybrew Posted December 26, 2021 Share Posted December 26, 2021 20 minutes to get 80%. with 3 ahead of you that's an hour wait just to get your turn and wait another 20 minutes. and just for 80%. what if i want 100%? range is 87 miles at most likely 100%, 80 is what, 60 miles? what's the range towing an electric sled that has a dead battery? i'm sure it's fun but i don't need the stress of charging to ride. plus the ability to ride wot as much as you want . i can get well over 100 miles with gas and that's with lots of wot . fillup takes 5 minutes. rarely much waiting 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe_zrt Posted December 27, 2021 Share Posted December 27, 2021 11 hours ago, Zambroski said: Many see it that way. Without thousands of miles a year, they feel empty. It’s weird. I can ride 3-5 times a week and sometimes not put on 150 miles. Yet, I’m supposed to be impressed by some seat polisher that puts on 500 miles in a weekend that one trip per month? “Real riders” Also, I’ve got no interest in electric motorsports vehicles. None. Yeah, so empty 🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnstang Posted December 27, 2021 Share Posted December 27, 2021 10 hours ago, sleepybrew said: 20 minutes to get 80%. with 3 ahead of you that's an hour wait just to get your turn and wait another 20 minutes. and just for 80%. what if i want 100%? range is 87 miles at most likely 100%, 80 is what, 60 miles? what's the range towing an electric sled that has a dead battery? i'm sure it's fun but i don't need the stress of charging to ride. plus the ability to ride wot as much as you want . i can get well over 100 miles with gas and that's with lots of wot . fillup takes 5 minutes. rarely much waiting Electric snowmobiles are in their infancy. Like everything else in the tech world it will get better. Think of what a cellphone was 20 years ago compared to today. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sled_Hed Posted December 27, 2021 Share Posted December 27, 2021 33 minutes ago, mnstang said: Electric snowmobiles are in their infancy. Like everything else in the tech world it will get better. Think of what a cellphone was 20 years ago compared to today. Tougher than any made currently lol. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zr800m10 Posted December 27, 2021 Share Posted December 27, 2021 10 hours ago, Sled_Hed said: Tougher than any made currently lol. And the charge lasted almost a week! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFM Posted December 27, 2021 Share Posted December 27, 2021 On 12/24/2021 at 4:40 PM, joe_zrt said: Riding alot and less than 80 miles do not correlate. You can do that here too. Plenty if trails here can tire you out in short order or make you feel like you had a good ride. We have the higher mileage type too, but you must be real fit for that as they are faster but no northern wide fast type. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burndog Posted December 30, 2021 Share Posted December 30, 2021 its coming,timeline not that far off, look at passenger vehicles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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