BRP Expands its Global Electric Powersports Offering with Launch of All-New 2026 Can-Am Outlander Electric

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, marking a significant expansion of its global electric powersports lineup.
• The new ATV utilizes BRP’s in-house modular Rotax E-Power powerpack, delivering 47 hp and 53 lb-ft of torque, with a range of up to 50 miles and fast-charging capabilities (20-80% in 50 minutes).
• The release highlights BRP’s broader electrification strategy, noting the successful first-year performance of its electric motorcycles (Can-Am Pulse and Origin) and the continued consumer availability of its electric snowmobiles (Ski-Doo and Lynx).

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 50 miles in optimal conditions.
  • Towing Capacity: 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.
  • More than 120 available accessories.
• Broader Electric Portfolio Context:
  • Motorcycles: One year since the launch of Can-Am Pulse and Can-Am Origin; supported by 265 global dealers.
    • Battery: 8.9 kWh liquid-cooled system.
    • Range: Up to 100 miles (160 km) in the city.
    • Acceleration: 0-60 mph in under four seconds.
  • Snowmobiles: Four electric models (Ski-Doo and Lynx) now available to consumers, initially designed for tour operators and ski centers.
• Company Strategy: BRP positions itself as the only powersports OEM with a fully integrated in-house modular electric powertrain (battery, inverter, motor, charger, control software), with development centers in Valcourt, Quebec, and Gunskirchen, Austria, and assembly in Mexico and Finland.

Notable Quotes

• "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." — José Boisjoli, President and CEO of BRP
• "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's powerful, quiet, and true to what we do at BRP. It shows how we bring purposeful innovation to life." — Julie Tourville, Director, Global Marketing, Can-Am Off-Road at BRP