Updated: 30 October 2026
The right adult electric quad comes down to three things: what you’ll use it for, how much you need to tow, and how far you ride in a day. For yard work and light estate jobs, the two-wheel-drive Explorer or Explorer S is usually enough. For heavy towing, wet ground or long working days, look at the four-wheel-drive Explorer GT or the Explorer GTS.
| Model | Motor and drive | Top speed | Range per charge | Towing | Price |
| Explorer | 2100W, 2WD | 25mph | 22 to 25 miles | Up to 100kg | £1,999.95 |
| Explorer S | 3000W, 2WD | 27mph | About 28 miles | Up to 200kg | £2,999.95 |
| Explorer GT | 3000W, switchable 2WD or 4WD | 31mph | 25 to 31 miles | Up to 400kg | £4,499.95 (sale) |
| Explorer GTS | 5000W AC | 31mph | 25 to 31 miles | Up to 1,000kg, with front winch | £6,999.95 (sale) |
All four run on 60V lead acid batteries as standard, with lithium versions available on some models. Range depends on the ground, the load and how you ride, so plan around the lower figure. Full specs are on our electric quad bikes page.
This guide brings together our earlier beginner’s guide, buying tips and reasons to go electric, so everything you need to choose a quad is now on one page.
Most buying mistakes come from choosing on top speed. Start with what the quad will do most days, and the right model usually becomes clear.
An electric motor gives its full torque from a standstill, so even the 2100W Explorer pulls well on a slope. What separates the models is the drive and the towing rating.
Two-wheel drive is fine on yards, tracks and dry grass. On wet pasture, mud or steep ground, four-wheel drive puts power through all four wheels, and that’s the main reason to choose the Explorer GT. Our guide to 4WD vs 2WD covers the difference in more detail.
Towing is where the range spreads out most, from 100kg on the Explorer to a tonne on the GTS. Choose a quad rated well above the load you’ll pull most often, because wet ground adds drag that a dry-day rating doesn’t allow for. We’ve written about that in our post on using an electric ATV for farming in wet weather.
Every Explorer model charges from a standard 3-pin socket. A full charge from empty takes about 6 to 8 hours on the Explorer and Explorer S, and 8 to 10 hours on the GT and GTS, so most owners charge overnight.
If your working day is longer than one charge, plan for it rather than hoping the range stretches. Our post on how far an electric quad really goes sets out how terrain, load and weather change the figure. If you’re weighing up battery types, our guide to lead acid vs lithium batteries explains the trade-off between price, weight and charging time.
Check the rider weight limit for the model you’re looking at, and remember that the load you carry on the racks counts too. A rider who is well over the limit will notice it in the performance and the balance. Our quads are built for one rider, so don’t plan on carrying a passenger.
If several people will share the quad, the speed restrictor lets you set a lower top speed for less experienced riders.
Electric quads usually cost more to buy than petrol ones, but much less to run. There’s no fuel, no oil changes and far fewer moving parts to service. Our posts on running costs per mile and farm running costs against petrol ATVs put numbers on it.
Each Explorer comes with a 12-month warranty. If a part fails in that time, we post the replacement free of charge and give you free phone support to fit it. An extended 24-month warranty is available on the Explorer GT.
You can also spread the cost. Our guide to financing an electric quad bike explains how it works.
Most people who switch notice three differences straight away. The power arrives as soon as you touch the throttle. There’s no clutch or gears to think about. And it’s much quieter, which makes a difference around livestock and neighbours. If you’re still deciding between the two, our post on whether an electric quad is better than a petrol one sets out both sides.
All of our quad bikes are built for off-road use. You can ride them on private land with the landowner’s permission, without a licence, registration or tax, but they can’t be ridden on UK roads. Our guide to whether quad bikes are road legal explains what a quad needs for road use.
Specs only tell you so much. The best way to choose is to ride the models you’re considering, ideally on ground like your own. You can book a test drive at our showroom in Isleham, near Ely in Cambridgeshire. It’s open Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm, and on Saturdays from 10am to 4pm by appointment. Call us on 01223 398 007 first so we can make sure the model you want is in.
For most farms, the Explorer GT. It has switchable four-wheel drive, a 400kg towing rating and a range of 25 to 31 miles. For heavier towing or recovery work, the GTS adds a front winch and a one-tonne rating.
Our Explorer range runs from £1,999.95 for the Explorer to £6,999.95 for the Explorer GTS at current sale prices, with lithium versions costing more.
About 6 to 10 hours from empty, depending on the model, from a standard 3-pin socket.
Not our models. They’re built for off-road use on private land.
Not sure which model fits the way you work? Get in touch and we’ll talk it through with you.
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