Going downhill in an EV
When going downhill in an EV and the limit of 25 mph is reached, is the vehicle being braked by the engine or the wheel brakes. Wondering if going down lots of hills will cause premature brake pad...
View ArticleAGM vs FLA and algorithms
hey folks, new here but have been searching thru the forum. I know this is a topic that has been touched on before, but I'm looking for any fresh info or ideas AND suggestions. Of course, my batteries...
View ArticleNot Charging After New Battery Install
Hey guys: I have a 2014 EV that I had to replace all the batteries on this afternoon. Everything went great, machine runs fine, etc. I went to plug it in and heard the normal clicks I get from the...
View ArticleTire questions for the EV
Does anyone know if I can run 27x9x12's on my EV with everything else stock? Would you expect much range loss if any? I will likely go with 26x9x12's all the way around but thought I would ask. Im...
View ArticleMulti Ranger Performance Review
So after a couple years of running them hard in Ohio, NC, and Virginia we have found most all their strengths and weaknesses. Overall they have been great and so far our favorite electric UTV. Very...
View ArticleNewbie here! Thanks for this great forum!
I have a 2012 EV that is throwing me a curve ball. 1) When charging the "charging" indicator does not light up on the dash. 2) Also when charging there are 2 amber lights on the charger. One next to...
View ArticleStealth lights
What do you all recommend for a green or red light (headlights, fog lights or light bar) for riding in and out of my hunting areas? I have a 2012 ev with only one setting on my headlights ..."ON" I...
View ArticleRanger EV stuck in AWD
My 2014 EV is stuck in awd. I've tried backing up, changing oil in front gear case and it stays stuck. I notice I don't hear the click when I turn the key on like I did when it was working. I assume...
View ArticleCharger will not start
I have a 2010EV that I plugged in at the same time I was charging my winch batteries that I needed to use winch! After a while I in plugged both the EV charger and Aux battery charger and used unit to...
View ArticleReviving a 2011 Ranger EV
I have 6 posts now. Trying to start a thread, trial number 3 I planned on reviving a 2011 Polaris Ranger EV. This thread is intended to document that process, with information that should be helpful...
View ArticleNew shoes!
Had to upgrade a little from the stock "slippers" ? Attached Images File Type: jpg IMG_0257_1499894274628.JPG (1.68 MB) File Type: jpg IMG_0258_1499894309289.JPG (2.36 MB) File Type: jpg...
View Articlecharge indicator light blinks
My charge indicator light is blinking. Not the green one when it's charging but he red line one when your running. itls blinking in the low 2 bars piece as if it is not charged. i charged it, it...
View ArticleQuestion
Newbe here looking for advice... First I'll say I really like Polaris having 2 Sportsman ATVs, 1 gas Ranger and 1 EV Ranger. My 2015 Ranger EV batteries just went bad in. The Dealership checked them...
View ArticleVoltronix Battery Options
Looking at Voltronix options for 2012 EV. There is the 260 AH approach, along with two configurations of 200 AH. The 200 AH approach uses either 16 200 AH cells or 32 100 AH cells, both are 10 kW...
View Articlekeyboard clicks
Is it just me? Been havinging trouble typing in the text box only on this site. very slow response to keyboard and some letters don't show.
View Articlewinch install
Have decided to fabricate a 2 battery tray for installation of 4500# winch. On the 2011 i used 2 EXT30 batteries. On the 2014 that has the Li-ion kit i will also run some 4" LED lights or light bar...
View ArticlePolaris EV vs Textron Recoil IS
We are beginning to test these two side by side. Will have more info to share in the weeks to come. Test to be completed in NC, VA, and OH mountains. 2014 Polaris EV with 6 month old batteries vs new...
View ArticleWyoming Trails
I've posted this on different sites... We are headed out to the Bighorn's next week to check out the trails with our Ranger. We've never been there...looking for some advice on trails, good places to...
View ArticleBattery charge indicators mismatch
I have a 2013 48V MID EV. It has just under 50 hours. For the last year - it takes several attempts to get the battery discharge indicator with the red bars to show fully charged, even though the...
View ArticlePolaris Ranger Ev not going full throttle
Hi all, I have 2012 polaris ranger ev. Changed 48 V relay with original, changed gear switch, direction switch. All batteries are new. Charger works perfect. But sevcon blinks 2 times and ranger goes...
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