Electric ATVs and UTVs are used on farms, in forestry, on construction sites and for recreation. They run on 48 V to 96 V systems and work in exactly the conditions that challenge electronics: dust, mud, water crossings and constant vibration.
Echelon builds on-board chargers and integrated OBC + DC/DC units for 48 V to 96 V off-road platforms, such as the 3.3 kW OBC + 1 kW DC/DC 2-in-1.
What an Electric ATV or UTV Needs from a Charger
- A voltage window covering the full charge range of 48 V to 96 V packs
- Sealing (IP67 or better) - off-road vehicles cross water and are hosed down
- Vibration tolerance for off-road suspension and terrain loading
- Charging power matched to the window: 3.3 kW overnight, 6.6 kW for larger packs or field top-up
- A 12 V DC/DC output for lights, winches and controls
- CAN communication for lithium packs and vehicle control
Choosing the Charging Power
- 1.9 kW - a portable unit for vehicles that charge away from base
- 3.3 kW - the standard fit for 48 V to 72 V ATVs and UTVs
- 6.6 kW - larger UTVs and higher-capacity packs, or a short charging window
FAQ
Will an ATV charger survive mud and water crossings?
A sealed IP67 enclosure and vibration-tested mounting protect the charger through water crossings, mud, hose-downs and rough terrain.
What voltage do electric ATVs and UTVs use?
48 V, 60 V, 72 V and 96 V are common; confirm the charger's output window covers the pack's full charge range.
Can the charger power 12 V accessories?
A combined OBC + DC/DC unit supplies the traction pack and the 12 V accessories - lights, winches and controls - from one housing.