Battle Approved Motors says its electric UTVs are what would result if a Ferrari and Tesla had a baby—in the dirt. At first blush, it’s hard to disagree. The fledgling startup has just unveiled a new electric four-wheeler for hair-raising off-road racing sans harmful emissions.
The small but mighty UTV concept, known as the R101, was developed by BAM’s founder Chris James. The Australian entrepreneur, who also happens to be an ex-professional BMX rider and filmmaker, spent the last half-decade refining the design with a team of experts. And, although it’s still in the conceptual stage, the R101 may well point to the off-roading of the future.
With a sculpted body and menacing fat tires, the UTV looks like it could be the star of a Mad Max movie. It will be built around a Chromoly chassis equipped with a long-travel suspension and a generously proportioned lift kit…
