BRP launches 2026 Can-Am Outlander Electric ATV

Executive Summary

• BRP Inc. launched the all-new 2026 Can-Am Outlander Electric, an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) designed for performance, durability, and quiet operation, strengthening its global electric powersports lineup.
• The new ATV utilizes BRP’s in-house modular Rotax E-Power powerpack, delivering 47 horsepower, 53 lb-ft of torque, and up to 80 km (50 miles) of range, with fast charging capabilities (20-80% in 50 minutes).
• The release highlights BRP’s broader electrification strategy, noting its position as the only powersports OEM with a fully integrated in-house modular electric powertrain and a diverse portfolio including electric motorcycles and snowmobiles.

Key Details

• Product: 2026 Can-Am Outlander Electric ATV.
• Powertrain: Powered by the in-house, modular Rotax E-Power powerpack (same as electric motorcycles and snowmobiles).
• Performance Specs:
  • Horsepower: 47 hp.
  • Torque: 53 lb-ft.
  • Range: Up to 80 km (50 miles) in optimal conditions.
  • Towing Capacity: 830 kg (1,830 lbs).
• Charging: Charges from 20% to 80% in 50 minutes using a Level 2 charger.
• Features:
  • Instant throttle response.
  • Selectable ride modes: Normal, Sport, Work.
  • Noise-reducing XPS Recon Force tires, optimized suspension, and low-noise cooling system for "whisper-quiet" operation.
  • Over 120 available accessories for customization.
• Broader Electric Portfolio Context:
  • Motorcycles: Can-Am Pulse and Origin (launched one year prior); 8.9-kWh liquid-cooled battery; up to 160 km (100 miles) city range; 0-100 km/h in under 4 seconds.
  • Snowmobiles: Four electric models under Ski-Doo and Lynx brands, initially for tour operators/resorts, now available to consumers.
  • Karts: Rotax E10 racing powerpack.
• Manufacturing & Strategy:
  • BRP is the only powersports OEM with a fully integrated in-house modular electric powertrain (battery pack, inverter, motor, charger, control software).
  • Development centers in Valcourt, Que., Canada, and Gunskirchen, Austria.
  • Assembly in Mexico and Finland.
• Company Financials (as of Jan 31, 2025):
  • Annual sales: $7.8 billion.
  • Employees: Approximately 16,500.
  • Presence: Over 130 countries.

Notable Quotes

• Jose Boisjoli, President and CEO: "At BRP, our approach to electrification is intentional and strategic -- we electrify where it makes business sense and adds real value to customers... This is another important step in our journey to play a leadership role in this technological evolution and to bolster our offering with completely new experiences, electrified with our very own technology."
• Julie Tourville, Director, Global Marketing, Can-Am Off-Road: "With the Outlander Electric, we're not just launching a new ATV, we're introducing a new way to experience the outdoors and get the job done... It shows how we bring purposeful innovation to life."