The Visionary Minds of the Taiga Electric Snowmobile

Mark sits down with Sam Bruneau, CEO and Co-founder to Taiga for an insightful interview. Topics discussed include; how the Taiga electric snowmobile was originally conceived, Taiga’s unique approach of selling electric snowmobiles and watercraft through their dealer network, manufacturing process and quality excellence, along with Taiga’s vision of sustainably electrifying a segment of the powersport market.
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[@Derkson]

Sounds like they are pretty realistic about their market potential. With Yamaha exiting the biz this is a good oppurtunity for them.

[@darrellgrant7615]

If nothing else they would be good PR for ski mountains to use them for their ski patrols and maintenance. They’re be great for ecotourism ski tour companies as he said but I’m not sure how they would do for that because of the amount of turnaround you need each day to be profitable.

[@BigBodyPresence]

Going to be fantastic for ski hills and utility operations.

[@bedlambikes]

They certainly have a lot of obstacles to overcome as they break into the sno-mo-biz. Best of luck to them.

[@shane2129]

Not for everyone, but definitely a market for this. Cost to charge at home will only be a few dollars, huge savings there!

[@lucascady4992]

It has a place on the trail, Touring the back country, being able to rechargable is a huge hurdle! I don't think they will ever concur the market! It will never reach the top of the mountain like a true Mountain Sled!! 😮

[@ChitFromChinola]

I already bought a Nomad - took delivery last week. No more gas engines for me - I’m all-in electric. Now, I just need some snow . . .

[@robertm7554]

What is so wrong about having a gas engine?

[@DarrenDaoust]

​@@robertm7554Why does there have to be something wrong with a gas engine?

[@robertlarrabee9115]

Fun? Yes! Let us know the cost of a replacement battery when ultimately reaches a point of range insufficiency.

[@EmilForsberg_GRYBO]

​@@robertm7554there isn't exactly anything wrong with having a gas or an electric engine, there are benifits and drawbacks to both, the whole emissipn thing is a big enough reason alone for some people to buy electric, not to mention the cost of actually running them, gas and oil is expensive Ofcourse there are problems with going electric too, milage being one of the biggest reasons why some people aren't too keen, and specifically with snowmobiles weight is a pretty big question to consider too. There's some good and bad stuff no matter what you buy

[@EmilForsberg_GRYBO]

​@@robertlarrabee9115you're kinda saying it as if there's nothing you need to replace with a gas powered engine after a while, snowmobiles are in general pretty expensive

[@user-ug7on5xj8b]

You have showed that you can build a electric snowmobile kudos for a successful endeavor but I would say that a snowmobile is a necessity in rural Alaska and Canada with the sport/utility segment being the primary segment, how do you plan on introducing a new product to rural places like the aforementioned rural areas that are already behind in most modern technology most rural powerplants in communities throughout rural Alaska are still in single phase, coupled with astronomical fuel prices to operate them, let alone availability, also from a maintenence aspect most Rural snowmobile owners are adept on working on existing 2/4 stroke sleds by necessity.

[@davidpickens3117]

What is the price of the Taiga?

[@YammiePro]

Estimated range,up to62 miles! So probably 30 if you actually ride it like a gasser, what’s the battery warranty and replacement cost? Tell ya what youguys buy one and let’s how long it lasts before nobody wants to ride it anymore

[@joeyg283]

I’m interested

[@yorkchris10]

I was surprised to see a Tesla charger at the Inn in Revelstoke, BC - a major snowmobile region in Canada. The snowmobile playground isn't far from the hoteleries and , for sure, Revy is going to cater to all sledders.

[@joeyholthusen6495]

60 miles max? Cost of interchangeable batteries if I do 250 miles in a day? A little over 500 miles on a 3 day venture....

[@richardkoehler9917]

Im keep my gas powered snowmobiles and vehicles . There just isn't the distance and the cost of charging is expensive and time consuming. .

[@davessparetime83]

In America there won't be enough charging stations. This might be a fun thing to have but, they won't compete with gas powered snowmobiles.

[@andrewwebster13]

Electricity in northern climates don’t mix. Having to re-route an E-vehicle in Canada…💀

[@DarrenDaoust]

LoL nonsense..I drive my EV in -35C all time and it works perfectly.

[@andrewwebster13]

Moron try reading. I said having to re-route meaning running out of that battery that only gets half the mileage in cold temps. I own a ioniq yeah it works and it also sucks. Stop commenting or think before you do. Canadians….

[@lmtada]

Unfortunately taiga isn’t catching on when downturn in economy. Good luck.

[@cknight4440]

Not a chance

[@ctskidoo]

For those saying you'll never go electric a day will come for recreational vehicles to be electric. Either your done with ohrvs or you join the future

[@ctskidoo]

@@Welcometofacsistube there were plenty of deniers when 4 strokes came out for doo. Need I say more.

[@robertm7554]

I hope one day the can control the almost yearly California wildfires. How much pollution is that? My lord.

[@ctskidoo]

@robertm7554 if they went back to good forest management they could

[@lmtada]

No. They said no new vehicles in Cuba. Cuba still drives 1950’s vehicles and they collect a premium.

[@jdds1165]

Big difference between a 4 stroke that works exactly like a 2 stroke and electric

[@joesainato8051]

No thanks. A small amount of the snowmobile market might adapt but the majority won’t and honestly shouldn’t. 4 stroke was going to be the only thing available and still the 2 stroke is the vast majority of sleds. It’s like electric cars they try and shove them down your throat but yet only sell a small percentage of the auto industry. Maybe they should have looked into hybrid technology.

[@EmilForsberg_GRYBO]

You know, just because something isn't made for you doesn't mean there aren't other people buying it, electric cars and hybrid cars are getting more popular every single year

[@joesainato8051]

@@EmilForsberg_GRYBO I didn’t say anything about others buying electric vehicles. I said that they are shoving them down our throats and it’s a small percentage of what actually sells.

[@BigBodyPresence]

@@joesainato8051your argument won’t hold for much longer since the Model Y is the best selling car in the world for 2023. The first time ever an electric car has achieved this. Once you go electric you won’t go back. Although that being said definitely will be a long time until we have electric trail sleds operating in remote regions. No doubt about that.

[@philiprousselle2749]

Heavy no thanks

[@mike.4277]

One of the best things in snowmobiling is the smell of 2 stroke!!! I'll never buy electric.

[@HankAaronJoseph19]

That's what I told my blacksmith

[@Derkson]

One of the best things about my horse and carriage is the smell of horseshit!!! I'll never buy a gas engine!

[@CDX7]

Ah yes the sweet smell of carcinogens

[@Outdoors-and-Sports]

“By 2030, we will force all snowmobiles to be converted into electric snowmobiles.”

[@aidenanawak696]

​@@Outdoors-and-Sportssounds like I'm getting a new sled in 2029😆

[@user-rp9ju2jq8s]

Electric is gay 2 stroke

[@tackdriverCA]

No thanks…..sucks these guys will go out of business

[@tomaxxxx536]

I'm super excited to not see these

[@EmilForsberg_GRYBO]

I don't get why people are so against the thought of electric vehicles, jsut because you don't want to buy them doesn't mean there's not a place for them to exist

[@tomaxxxx536]

@emilforsberg7620 because it is a waste of human resources?

[@EmilForsberg_GRYBO]

@@tomaxxxx536 im not sure i follow, because YOU specifically don't like them, it's a waste?

[@tomaxxxx536]

@emilforsberg7620 lol yes exactly 🤣🤣🤣

[@EmilForsberg_GRYBO]

@@tomaxxxx536 aight well i can't argue with that

[@lucascady4992]

It has a place on the trail, Touring the back country, being able to rechargable is a huge hurdle! I don't think they will ever concur the market! It will never reach the top of the mountain like a true Mountain Sled!! 😮