There is a lot to like in the context of human nature, and yet nothing gets an edge over our tendency to grow on a consistent basis. These growth-oriented tendencies, in particular, have brought the world some huge milestones, with technology emerging as quite a major member of the stated group. The reason why we hold technology in such an esteemed regard is, by and large, predicated upon its skill-set, which ushered us towards a reality that nobody could have ever imagined otherwise. Nevertheless, if we look beyond the surface for one hot second, it will become abundantly clear how the whole runner was also very much inspired from the way we applied those skills across a real world environment. The latter component, in fact, did a lot to give the creation a spectrum-wide presence, and as a result, initiated a full-blown tech revolution. Of course, the next thing this revolution did was to scale up the human experience through some outright unique avenues, but even after achieving a feat so notable, technology will somehow continue to bring forth the right goods. The same has turned more and more evident in recent times, and assuming one new automotive-themed development ends up with the desired impact, it will only put that trend on a higher pedestal moving forward.

Polaris Commercial, a Minnesota-based company that manufactures purpose-built utility and transport vehicles, has officially announced the launch of its latest product in an all-electric Pro XD Full-Size Kinetic utility vehicle (UTV). According to certain reports, the stated UTV comes bearing an ability to withstand tough jobsite duty cycles and enable all-day operation with zero exhaust. Talk about the vehicle on a slightly deeper level, featuring an all-electric powertrain through Polaris’ exclusive 10-year partnership with Zero Motorcycles, the Pro XD Kinetic delivers the same 1,250 lbs cargo and 2,500 lbs towing capacity as a full-size gas or diesel Pro XD UTV. This it does in conjunction with conceiving instantaneous torque and precise handling. Staying on that for a moment, the vehicle can notably generate torque worth 140lb-ft. It can also cover a range of up to 45 miles, all while providing an estimated five-year savings of $2,800 in fuel savings, if compared to the MY24 gas Pro XD. Anyway, next up, we must get into UTV’s pledge to minimize maintenance, and therefore, instigate greater uptime. In essence, this translates to moving away from your traditional oil changes, filter replacements, spark plugs and clutch maintenance. Instead, the vehicle banks upon a lithium-ion battery, a battery which, unless an absolute exception occurs, can last the vehicle’s lifetime. It is also backed by a five-year warranty from Polaris Commercial. The significance of such a detail reveals itself once you consider that scheduled maintenance costs are roughly 60 percent less than average maintenance costs for similar gas-powered vehicles like the full-size MY24 Pro XD. Then, there is the prospect of tapping into a work-ready platform and an all-new electric powertrain to access all what one might need at a jobsite. This includes heavy-duty boots, bearings and bushings, Kevlar-backed seats, thick 8-ply tires and a rust- and dent-free poly bed. Polaris has also dedicated substantial focus towards the security aspect. You see, mirroring the reputation of company’s wider Pro XD line, Pro XD Kinetic is engineered with the same features to meet and exceed jobsite compliance, improve worker safety, and help crews and fleet managers focus on the operational side of things. These features include orange seatbelts, vehicle decals, and optional lighting accessories that improve visibility of the vehicle and surrounding workers. Furthermore, the vehicle offers you an access to reduced sound levels that improve the operator’s situational awareness, allow easier communications between crew members, and enables quiet-zone usage. Complimenting the same is a standard horn and backup alarm which provides audible alerts for the operator and crew. Customers can also, quite easily, calibrate the vehicle speed between 5-40 mph to ensure maximum safety in every situation.

“Going all-electric with the professional-grade Pro XD UTV empowers customers to meet sustainability obligations without sacrificing capabilities,” said Aaron Stegemann, vice president of Polaris Commercial. “In everything we do, Polaris Commercial is committed to providing the greatest value for our customers. That means genuinely listening to their pain points, understanding the use-cases and applications for our work UTVs and solving unmet demands where we can. With the introduction of the Pro XD Kinetic, we’re keeping the features our customers love and rely on from the Pro XD family – superior durability, serviceability and safety features – while addressing the ever-growing environmental, operational and government requirements for EVs.”

Hold on, there is more, considering we still haven’t discussed how the Pro XD Kinetic is more than capable of offering convenient charging options. Designed to fit any electrification infrastructure, the vehicle’s battery can be charged by a standard wall outlet or even a similarly powered generator for remote jobsites. Another detail worth a mention is how the stated battery can charge using a 110V power system, but at the same time, remains compatible with 220V charging system to enable fast charging options, whenever and wherever possible. Among other features, the Pro XD Kinetic also boasts an accessories’ system that can thrive under all weather conditions, something which instantly bolsters the vehicle’s versatility.

Joining Polaris line-up of commercial work UTVs that are known for their durability, serviceability and safety, the new vehicle adds a unique electrified edge to this product assortment, which also has gas and diesel, full-size and mid-size, standard and crew models.

Founded way back in 1954, Polaris’ rise to prominence stems from its utility vehicles that, on their part, can serve various different purposes. The list of possible use cases for the same include construction, energy & utilities, events set-up, first response, grounds maintenance, municipality & government, landscaping, rails, refineries & quarries, site, snow removal, water treatment, and so much more. The company’s excellence in what it does can also be understood once you consider it is, at the moment, present in more than 120 countries across the globe.