This interesting-looking electric ATV can actually get some work done
Today, we take a first look at the Envo Electric All Terrain Vehicle (e-ATV), an interesting-looking electric ATV that can actually get some work done.
I’ve had a prototype from Envo for a few weeks now, and almost every time someone has seen me on this vehicle, they had the same question: “What is it?”
It’s a fair question since it doesn’t look like anything else on the market.
It is made by Envo Drive, a BC-based company that also makes the Envo Stax, my new favorite e-bike.
Envo calls it an Electric All Terrain Vehicle (e-ATV), and that’s fair. It doesn’t look like a typical ATV, but it is “all-terrain,” and it can be used like an ATV for the most part.
One thing that I find pretty cool about this vehicle is that it embodies the simplicity of the electric vehicle platform.
From an electric skateboard to a full-size electric car or even a truck, you just need one or more electric motors directly at the wheels or connected to a drive shaft, and a battery packs between those wheels.
It can take any form or size you want, and Envo landed on this one.
The seat post is removable if you want to use it only standing, but it is useful when off-roading to try to lower your center of gravity. The 3 kWh battery pack is mounted low to the ground, which also helps with the center of gravity.
It can reach a top speed of 50 km/h or 31 mph, which wasn’t too bad on flat roads, but it made me a bit nervous off-road. I felt like I could fly off the thing at any time, but I think most riders could find a speed they would be comfortable with. Envo anticipated that, offering three levels of acceleration.
Those acceleration levels and Drive/Reverse gears are also the only controls on the vehicle other than the obvious steering, throttle, and brakes. Envo kept it sweet and simple.
As for the range enabled by the 3 kWh battery pack, that is completely up to how you use the vehicle. If you are out joy-riding at high speed, don’t expect much more than 30-40 km (18-24 miles), but you can stretch that to up to 70 km (43 miles) if you go slow.
The battery pack delivers power to the rear wheels through two 1,500-kW hub motors.
While it might not look like a regular ATV and might not be as powerful as one, you can still get some work done with the Envo e-ATV, and that’s what I loved the most about the vehicle.
I attached a little trailer to it and was able to move stuff around my property effortlessly.
It is rated for a 200 kg (440 lb.) payload capacity and a 350 kg (771 lb.) towing capacity.
That makes it more versatile and better justifies the vehicle’s $10,879 price tag (sold directly through Envo’s website):
While it is certainly not cheap, I think the Envo e-ATV can be a great addition to the fleet for someone who has a piece of land and wants to work on it without having to burn gas or make too much noise.
It can also be an exciting solution for hunters, nature tours, or any activity where you want to cover some distances in nature without burning petrol.
Here’s a video of our look at the Envo e-ATV:
Let us know what you think about this vehicle in the comment section below.
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The Stripe logo on a smartphone with U.S. dollar banknotes in the background.
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Stripe cut 300 jobs, representing about 3.5% of its workforce, mostly in product, engineering and operations, CNBC has confirmed.
The payments company, valued at about $70 billion in the private markets, still expects to increase headcount by 10,000 by the end of the year, which would be a 17% increase, and is “not slowing down hiring,” according to a memo to staff from Chief People Office Rob McIntosh. Business Insider reported earlier on the cuts and the memo.
A Stripe spokesperson also confirmed to CNBC that a cartoon image of a duck with text that read, “US-Non-California Duck,” was accidentally attached as a PDF to emails sent to some of the employees who were laid off. Some of the emails mistakenly provided affected employees with an incorrect termination date, the spokesperson said.
McIntosh sent a follow-up email to staffers apologizing for the “notification error” and “any confusion it caused.”
“Corrected and full notifications have since been sent to all impacted Stripes,” he wrote.
In 2022, Stripe cut roughly 1,100 jobs, or 14% of its workers, downsizing alongside most of the tech industry, as soaring inflation and rising interest rates forced companies to focus on profits over growth. The Information reported that Stripe had a few dozen layoffs in its recruiting department in 2023.
Stripe’s valuation sank from a peak of $95 billion in 2021 to $50 billion in 2023, before reportedly rebounding to $70 billion last year as part of a secondary share sale. The company ranked third on last year’s CNBC Disruptor 50 list.
In October, Stripe agreed to pay $1.1 billion for crypto startup Bridge Network, whose technology is focused on making it easy for businesses to transact using digital currencies.
Brothers Patrick and John Collison, who founded Stripe in 2010, have intentionally steered clear of the public markets and have given no indication that an offering is on the near-term horizon. Total payment volume at the company surpassed $1 trillion in 2023.
WATCH: Early Bridge investor weighs in on $1.1 billion Stripe deal
Thinking about upgrading your EV? Rivian (RIVN) launched a new promo on Tuesday, offering up to $6,000 to upgrade your R1S or R1T. Here’s how you can snag some savings.
Rivian R1S and R1T upgrade deal offers up to $6,000
Rivian delivered over 51,500 vehicles last year as the EV maker gains momentum. Although it was only slightly higher than the ~50,100 delivered in 2023, Rivian is expected to see even more growth this year.
After shutting down its Normal, IL manufacturing plant last April and renegotiating supplier contracts, Rivian has seen “significant cost improvements,” according to CEO RJ Scaringe.
Rivian also began delivering its next-gen R1S and R1T models last year. The new Large and Max battery packs have redesigned modules and more efficient packaging, “making them easier to manufacture and service.” For example, Rivian’s new EVs use seven ECUs, down from 17 in the first-generation R1T and R1S.
With new plant upgrades, reworked supplier contracts, and more efficient vehicles, Rivian is now passing the savings on to customers.
Rivian introduced a new promo on Tuesday, offering up to $6,000 to upgrade your R1T or R1S. The bonus amount varies by trim:
- Tri with Max battery: $6,000 USD / CAD 8,600
- Dual with Max battery and Performance upgrade: $4,500 USD / CAD 6,500
- Dual with Max battery: $3,000 USD / CAD 4,300
The offer is for current R1T or R1S owners or lessees in the US and Canada. Rivian launched the new promo on January 21, and it runs through March 31, 2025.
After you purchase or lease a qualifying vehicle, Rivian will apply a discount toward the MSRP. You must take delivery by March 31, 2025. In the fine print, Rivian stated, “You must request a trade-in estimate to qualify for this offer, but trade-in of a vehicle is not required.”
Any other models are excluded from the offer. These include Dual Standard configurations, Dual with Large battery configurations, custom builds, demo vehicles, and pre-owned vehicles.
The new offer follows Rivian’s previous upgrade promo introduced last October, giving qualifying gas-powered vehicle owners or lessees up to $3,000.
Check out the Rivian R1 Shop to view eligible models. You can see eligible Rivian R1S here and R1T models here.
Electrek’s Take
Rivian’s R1S was already the tenth best-selling electric vehicle in the US last year, with nearly 27,000 models sold. With more driving range and power at a lower cost, the electric SUV could see even more demand in 2025.
Then again, with the arrival of new luxury electric SUVs, like the Jeep Wagoneer S and Volvo EX90, Rivian will face more competition in the US.
Rivian’s latest promo comes as the Company looks to carry the momentum from the end of 2024 into the new year. The EV maker is offering other deals, including 1.99% APR for 60 months on the R1 Dual with a Max Battery and Performance upgrade.
Even if you are not eligible for the promo, we can still help you find deals on Rivian’s electric SUV in your area. You can use our links below to view offers on the Rivian R1S and R1T near you today.
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