13 Electric Buggies That Are a Total Blast To Drive

Picture this — the sun is out, the clouds are gone, the breeze is cool, the beach is empty, and an electric buggy shreds sand from one side of the shore to the other. 

Maybe it’s pulling a camper through the forest thanks to a high towing capacity, or maybe it’s crawling over the rocky ridges upshore. Maybe it can rip for 100s of miles thanks to a high battery capacity. 

This article explores 13 electric buggies that are a total blast to drive. These sand scramblers are ‌fun to run thanks to cutting-edge technology, power-potent specs, comfort, capabilities, and style.

Nikola NZT

The Nikola NZT is a blast to drive, thanks to its thrilling power. It claps the earth with 590 horsepower, giving this buggy the force to rip from 0 to 60mph in four seconds flat. The NZT can roll for 150 miles on a full 125kWh battery pack, and its 3,000-pound towing capacity means taking a trailer full of jet skis straight down to the shore. 

In addition to its advanced battery tech and rugged off-road capabilities, the Bikola NZT can rip through a meter of water for up to 30 minutes. This buggie blaster is one of the most refined electrical off-roaders on the market. An impressive suite of features and potent specs bring the price tag up to $80,000.

Polaris Ranger XP Kinetic

The Ranger XP Kinetic drops its riders into an exhilarating driving experience, complete with noble handling and instantly accessible torque for immediate acceleration, thanks to a state-of-the-art electric motor capable of 110hp. Polaris’ Ranger XP Kinetic stocks multiple turf modes, making it a blast to drive in all conditions, and a 14″ ground clearance only sweetens the deal.

Polaris has been in the rec game for a long time and has since developed some of the most advanced technological amenities off-roaders can rely on. This gives the XP access to a regenerative braking recharging system, which recaptures energy during deceleration, and a factory-installed Ride Command+ infotainment system.

Polaris’ celebrated Ride Command system includes trail maps, and Bluetooth connectivity features most EV buggies aren’t yet privy to.

Graft UTV XC.24 

The  Graft UTV XC.24 is an electric-powered off-road go-kart-style buggy that showcases the stellar cornering, handling, and driver control capabilities that only four independent direct-drive motors can provide. This little lightweight buggy boats a beefy 80kW/105-horsepower-pumping powertrain, allowing for some rowdy off-road go-kart racing.

Graft designed the UTV to fit in a pickup truck bed so drivers can save their battery charge for rowdy romps through the muddy trails. A rugged roll cage ensures safety and allows drivers to blast around corners without fearing the dreaded tip and roll. This electric buggy is a blast to ride through the woods and over the berms and dunes, but also through up to a meter of water.

Meyers Manx 2.0 Electric

The Meyers Manx 2.0 Electric is an EV reboot of one of the most influential buggies in history, the original Manx engineered by Bruce Myers. The modern EV rendition is an absolute joy to drive, with 202 horsepower and 240 pound-feet of torque powering a 0–60 of 4.5 seconds.

The newest Meyers is available with fast charging options ‌up to 60 kW. The Myers Manx 2.0 boasts retro-oval LED taillights, a solid rear bumper, and a new hardtop concept. A simple dashboard with a retro-style speedometer and intricate lighting is complimented with a low-tube shape designed to hide the battery and charging components–the Manx 2.0 electric blasts off in style. 

Volcon Stag

Made in the heart of central Texas, the Volcon Stag is a rad little buggy capable of a top speed of 80mph. A fluttery Elka-shock-equipped suspension system, auto-engaging 4WD, and selectable driving modes make the Stag a blast to ride on any terrain.

The Volcon Stag buggy is a testament to cutting-edge EV technology. It features an eco mode for battery conservation, an 8” screen-managed navigation system for effortless exploration, and a sport mode that unleashes the full power of the Stag. With its spacious interior and ergonomic layout, the Stag splits the difference between comfort cruising and sport-ripping. 

Volkswagen I.D. Buggy

The Volkswagen I.D. Buggy pays playful homage to the German manufacturer’s glory days of beach combing while highlighting the flexible ingenuity behind VW’s latest Modular Electric Drive system. It stocks a 62kWh battery pack that can reach 155mph. 

The VW I.D. Buggy is currently a rea-wheel driven by a 201hp eclectic motor. That said, a removable and customizable body and seating arrangements open the doors to the possibility of an additional front-mounted motor for all-wheel capabilities and more power.   

The Little Car Company X Tamiya Wild One MAX

The Tamiya Wild One MAX is a rugged new buggy brought to us by The Little Car Company. The brand synthesized its knack for careful design with the unfolding feedback from deposit holders to upgrade its schematics and produce this full-scale, UK-road-legal, adventure-ready electric buggy.  

The Wild One Max pumps 28kw power for a 100km/h top speed. Tamiya gave this pup eight removable battery packs for 14.4kWh total capacity, giving the Wild One MAX an estimated 200km on-road/110km off-road travel range. Multiple driving modes, 29” tires, and an aggressive stance all make this rugged electric two-seater a blast to drive.

Dacia Manifesto

Dacia boasts one of the U.K.’s most progressive modern vehicle engineering teams, and the Manifesto is their latest project, a fully open super compact adventure SUV. The Manifesto has got to be a blast to drive thanks to its agile handling and the intimate connection to nature the open stylings provide while you’re treading up the dirt.

While there are no plans to sell the Manifesto, Dacia envisions whole fleets of Manifestos retreating to the backcountry on tours. The Manifesto sacrifices touchscreen navigations in favor of “Bring your Own Device” technology that allows the driver’s smartphone as the navigation system via its rigged onboard rugged and charging systems. 

Like all Dacia vehicles, the Manifesto is fabricated from Starkle® recycled plastic and airless tires, making a lightweight and sustainably designed way to vibe with nature while still getting those adolescent kicks. 

Potential Motors Adventure 1

For the upper crust of society’s campers, the limited production Adventure 1 from Potential Motors is available for pre-order. The Adventure 1 is a miniature offroad-ready overland camper — half electric offroad buggy, half compact camper van with a 100-mile travel range between charges thanks to a 70kWh battery.

This minivan camper buggy rocks some impressive amenities and specs, including a dual motor platform that crunches through the leaves at a rate of 604 horses with a force of 737 lb-ft of torque. But don’t get too excited; the category-crushing camper van starts at $136,600.

Vanderhall Brawley GTS

We can’t prove that Vanderhall named the Brawley after the legendary Dragon Ball Z character, but it’s sufficient to say that the Brawley GTS is the Brawley of off-road buggies. Unlike the many open-air offroaders on our list, the Vanderhall Brawley GTS has a fully sealed cabin with climate control functions like heating and air conditioning and an optional sky roof. 

The Brawley is truly equipped for any terrain, with 303hp and 360ft-lbs of torque thanks to four electric motors. That’s right, the  Vanderhall Brawley GTS stocks four individual motors. This allows enhanced offroad riding modes like eCrab, eSteer, eTank, and eCrawl, making the Brrawley GTS a total blast to drive.

Alpha Motor’s Nightwolf Pickup Truck

Alpha Motor’s Nightwolf Electric Truck is hard, tough, murdered-out electric mayhem. This electric off-road-ready pickup-style buggy was built to crush rugged terrains and wild off-road conditions, stocking a dual motor with all-wheel drive features. 

Alpha Motors gave their new Nightwolf concept a 0-60 mph acceleration of a claimed 4.2 seconds. The Nightwolf boasts 17″ wheels, LED signature headlights, a 250-275 mile range on a single charge, and a premium sound system. A low center of gravity, supreme handling, immediate responsiveness, and a rugged off-road build make Alph Motors Nightwolf an absolute blast to drive.

Daymak Beast UTV 4WD

Daymak’s Beast UTV is an electric answer to the Kawasaki Mule with a recreational twist. The Beast stocks a Powerful 5000W electric motor and body-to-wheel build that can conquer any terrain in any conditions, making it a blast to drive for work or for play. An innovative electronic 4WD system engages automatically when the situation calls for it, giving it impressive traction and handling.  

The Daymak beast comes ready to work with a hydraulic dump bed and an integrated Bluetooth MP3 player that lets drivers work and play at the same time with ease of loading and unloading and playing songs straight from your phone. Of course, that MP3 works when the driver is in play mode as well–cranking tunes while ripping trails makes the Beast a blast to drive.

ThunderTruck

The Thundertruck is a rugged 4×4 buggy that can be converted to a 6×6 via a Range Extender add-on that increases capacity, range, and power. It also stocks an integrated camping tent that expands from the truck bed and has automatic drop-down steps. A roof-mounted batwing awning that acts as a shade and a multi-purpose pull-out drawer make the TT ‌a blast for off-road camping. 

While the 4×4 TT setup packs 800hp, 800lb-ft of torque, and a 400-mile range, the 6×6 extended-range Thundertruck boasts 640hp, 1200 lb-ft of torque, and a 560-mile range. A dual-motor drive train gives the Thundertruck an impressive towing capacity — 7,500lbs on the 4×4 and a whopping 11,000lbs on the extended 6×6.