Six Reasons to Upgrade your Off-Road Vehicle to Electric.

Safety

Each of our electric rideons comes with a three-speed adjustable safety dial, to ensure that you can ride well within your capabilities at a speed that you are comfortable with.

Not only this but because each of our rideons runs on an electric battery, meaning there is no petrol engine with potentially dangerous moving parts, which could pose a danger to you, as the rider and those around you.

Silence

The trouble with petrol quads and rideons is the fact that the engines are incredibly noisy. Our range of electric rideons is virtually silent.

This is not only great for the neighbours when the kids are playing in the garden, but they are also ideal for working in an agricultural or equestrian setting when working with easily spooked horses and livestock.

Economical

Petrol quads require a large, thirsty engine to operate. Our rideons are much more economical and in some cases work out ten times cheaper than petrol counterparts.

Petrol costs can often be quite significant, particularly for working vehicles, which means that such a considerable saving can be moved to other parts of your operation.

Practical

While it’s true to say that electric rideons still require maintenance and the occasional part replacement, the frequency and cost are nothing compared to petrol models.

Petrol engines are made up of numerous moving parts, which means should even the smallest component malfunction could be quite costly to repair.

Ecological

As the world has grown more conscious of the ever-increasing emissions we’re producing, attention has turned to alternative fuels and vehicles.

Unlike dirty, emission producing petrol rideons, our products are designed to provide absolutely no emissions, zero pollution and therefore no harm to the environment.

Powerful

Despite what you may think, electric quads have many key benefits over petrol counterparts, and the powerful electric battery is just as capable of delivering action-packed escapades as petrol models – so you don’t need to compromise on high-speed thrills.

Eco Rider Quads are fitted with Brushless motors and 4 Wheel Direct Drive capable of instant power, generating huge torque, meaning unbeatable acceleration and the ability to tow heavy loads and drive across the most difficult of terrains.

Electric Quad Bike Driving Through Muddy Puddle

Lead Acid vs Lithium

At Eco Rider, our Quads are available in both Lead Acid and Lithium battery models, discover the difference between the two and how this may affect your overall experience below.

Discover which battery is right for you.

Lead Acid

Lithium

Chemistry

Uses various lithium compounds for the electrodes, with lithium-ion being the one most frequently used.
The electrolyte used is a lithium salt suspended in an organic solvent.

Uses lead dioxide for the positive and sponge lead for the negative plates.
Electrolyte is a solution of sulfuric acid.

Performance

Lower energy density, meaning it stores less energy for a given weight and volume.
Slower charge and discharge rates.
Suitable for providing high surge currents.

Higher energy density, providing more energy storage for the same weight and volume.
Faster charge and discharge rates.
Better efficiency and less energy loss during cycling.

Lifespan

Typically lasts 400-450 charge cycles.
Degradation over time due to sulfation and acid stratification.

Typically lasts 500- 550 charge cycles.
Slower degradation and better overall lifespan.

Cost

Lower initial cost.
More affordable for applications with lower energy needs or infrequent use.

Higher initial cost.
More cost-effective over the long term due to longer lifespan and better performance.

Weight and Size

Heavier and bulkier for the same amount of energy storage.
Can be a limiting factor in applications where weight and space are critical.

Lighter and more compact, which is advantageous for portable and space-constrained applications.

Maintenance

Requires regular maintenance, such as checking electrolyte levels and cleaning terminals.
More sensitive to overcharging and deep discharging.

Low maintenance and no need to monitor electrolyte levels.
Built-in management systems to protect against overcharging and deep discharging.

Environmental Impact

Contains toxic lead and sulfuric acid, which require careful disposal and recycling.
Higher environmental impact if not properly recycled.

Contains fewer toxic materials, but still requires proper disposal and recycling.
Environmental impact mainly from mining lithium and manufacturing processes.

Application Suitability

Commonly used in automotive starters, backup power supplies, and deep-cycle applications including golf carts, forklifts and quad bikes.
Suitable for applications with low to moderate energy requirements and where weight is less critical.

Preferred for portable electronics, electric vehicles, renewable energy storage, and high-performance applications.
Suitable for applications requiring high energy density, light weight, and long life.

Why Brushless Motors?

At Eco Rider, all of our electric ATVs and rideons are built around Brushless DC motors. Here we've outlined a few of the benefits of these motors.

Brushless motors have an overall higher speed and torque, and produce less noise than traditional brushed motors. They also run more efficiently and have little or no power loss, which is a problem that can accompany brushed motors due to increased friction caused by the brushes.

Brushless DC motor does not have any carbon brushes, which reduces frequent replacement requirements of brushes and maintenance costs.

Brushless DC motors have better performance and efficiency as compared to the brushed DC motors due to the involvement of electronic control enabling high-level control over the speed and position of the motor.

Brushless DC motors also have a lifespan approximately 6 times higher than the counter brushed DC motor.

Brushes can cause high sparks which may result in short life or complete burnout of brushed DC motor. However, in the case of brushless DC motor, due to no spark issue, there are fewer chances of burnout due to sparking issues.

Brushless DC motors are available in small compact sizes and also provide high torque to weight ratio making it suitable for many robotics and medical applications involving robotic arms and robotic legs.

Brushless DC motor produces comparatively low operating noise as compared to other motors of the same ratings. As in other motors, there is continuous contact of brushes resulting in noise and sparking during contact. Therefore, brushless DC motors are given preference where electrical noise needs to be avoided.

Brushless DC motors can provide maximum torque continuously during rotation, while brushed DC motor can provide maximum torque at an only specific point of the rotation. For the same torque rating, the brushed motor will require a much bigger magnet as compared to the brushless DC motor. This results in a very compact and small-sized brushless DC motor proving very high torque rating.

Brushed DC motors have an issue with not being able to dissipate heat and quickly cool due to the presence of an electromagnet in the centre of the motor. The electromagnet keeps the motor hotter for longer, meaning it is less safe and economical than brushless DC motors which do not have an electromagnet in the centre and aren't similarly affected by the heating issue.

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