Open nelsonic opened 8 years ago
nelsonic
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8 years ago Alternatively, we could contact the local Yamaha dealer about getting a used/refurbished Golf Cart: http://www.golfcars.co.uk/g29e-48-volt.html currently £2650 + VAT The only thing is it won't have as much "torque" so won't be ideal for moving things around; more of a people transporter than for carrying wood.
nelsonic
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8 years ago Polaris Ranger EV - https://youtu.be/21CTw2M0MP0 - It's faster and uses Lithium Ion Batteries (much better) review: https://youtu.be/dpyc7-Y9FvI But it's considerably more expensive in PT: http://polarisportugal.com/atv-ranger/ranger/ranger-ev.html €15,409 😞
nelsonic
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8 years ago If we are willing to take a "risk" we could get an Electric ATV from China (Alibaba) for $4,000 https://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/Adult-Electric-ATV-for-sale-uk_60407417416.html there are many options available: https://www.alibaba.com/showroom/adult-electric-atv.html (research required)
nelsonic
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8 years ago Turns out Eco Charger sells _second hand_ (re-conditioned + new battery) for £5,000 + VAT http://ecochargerquads.com/used-models.php
As a work-horse for moving stuff around this would be perfect.
nelsonic
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2 years ago Don't you just love it when websites don't bother to list the price: https://ecochargerquads.com/pioneer#specs-two
Meanwhile the second hand value of the electric quads has spiked! 😮
https://ecochargerquads.com/used-models/46968/dominator-2018
Still totally worth it. But not something you would buy without a very specific reason. 💭
Given that we are going to have Solar Panels and we will need to get around and move stuff (e.g. pulling up/down trees), an Electric Quad Bike seems like a good investment...
Currently they are £7895 + VAT from http://shropshirequads.co.uk/
hopefully they will be cheaper by the time we get around to buying one... otherwise have to do a bit more contracting... 😉
The equivalent petrol powered Quad Yamaha Kodiak 700 is £6,999 https://www.yamaha-motor.eu/uk/products/atv/utility/kodiak.aspx so having an electric one would pay for itself in fuel pretty quickly. And an electric one is both silent and environmentally friendly.