UK’s only British-made electric quad bike launched
The Volt Quads VQ, the UK’s only domestically-designed and built premium electric all-terrain vehicle (ATV), has been launched – offering cheaper running costs and a ride designed specifically for British landowners.
UK’s only British-made electric quad bike launched
The electric quad bike has been designed to maximise performance in the British weather and across rugged terrain. The VQ uses a 48v battery, which makes it simpler to fix, while boasting all the power of a petrol quad bike without any of the fumes.
This launch comes at an ideal time for landowners looking to cut costs, with RAC data showing drivers have paid £4bn more for fuel since the start of the war in Iran. Farmers are particularly struggling, with the price of red diesel, the fuel used for tractors, nearly doubling from 69p per litre to £1.20.
The charging costs of electric ATVs are 85% lower than petrol equivalents, with the VQ costing £3,500 less to own than a comparable petrol ATV over five years.
The VQ has a 50-mile range and is capable of towing 900kg, offering farmers, landowners and national park workers a cleaner, quieter alternative to traverse their land.
Its designer, Fred Chugg, has worked with quad bikes for decades on his 15th century farm on Exmoor. Having diversified activities on the farm to include country trail tours, he has deep practical experience running quad bikes and a unique understanding of what British landowners need from them.
As well as being designed in the UK, the bikes are manufactured in Telford, Shropshire and tested in North Devon, making them uniquely British in a market previously served by bikes designed and built overseas.
Charles Anderson, Chairman of Volt Quads, said: “We have created a new way for landowners to work their estates with UK-made technology. The VQ gives landowners the smoothest and most peaceful ride on the market. The bike is cost efficient to own and operate, particularly at a time of significant petrol price volatility, making now an ideal time to shift to electric vehicles. It is ideal for emissions free land management, but best of all, it is a joy to ride.”
Bikes are available to demo and buy now at www.voltquads.com.
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