We got to spend some time on the snow with the first mass-produced electric snowmobile to hit the market, the Taiga Nomad. We came away impressed with what our electrified powersports future looks like.
In March, Taiga Motors delivered its first Nomad electric snowmobiles. Later this year, it will also ship its Ekko electric mountain sled, Atlas hybrid sled, and Orca personal watercraft.
Electrified powersports machines of all types are finally hitting the mass market, and we’re stoked. The Nomad is the first mass-produced electric snowmobile, and the first-ever product from Taiga Motors, a Quebec-based electric vehicle manufacturer.
Taiga’s staff is made up of industry outsiders not tied to combustion engine legacy designs. Think former Tesla, Rivian, and Ford engineers interested in building the best electric power sports vehicles, and people who have decades in the powersports industry who want to develop the next-generation products.
“The delivery of our Nomad snowmobile is the realization of a seven-year vision to provide riders an electric snowmobile that does not compromise performance while preserving the environment,” said Taiga CEO Sam Bruneau.
“Our customers are now able to experience firsthand the revolutionary technology and cutting-edge design that makes Taiga a sustainable alternative while outperforming traditional powertrains.”

I took Taiga’s Nomad for a spin on Smuggler’s Notch, an unplowed steep and winding mountain road that connects Stowe to Underhill, Vermont.
In short: The Nomad delivered. It had superb functionality for workhorse tasks and trail riding. Zero powertrain maintenance, customizable drive parameters, and hyper-precise throttle control all make it approachable, useful, and fun. Whether you’re a newbie or experienced rider and whether you’re out for a good time or trying to get work done at a ski area or other location, the Taiga Nomad is worth consideration.
Taiga Nomad Electric Snowmobile Review
The Nomad I rode had a 90-horsepower permanent-magnet electric motor powered by a 23kWh lithium-ion battery pack. According to Taiga, the Nomad gets around 62 miles per charge. Opt for the larger battery, which is part of Taiga’s $2,000 performance package, and the range bumps up to 83 miles.
According to Bruneau, the Nomad regains quite a bit of energy on downhills. Regenerative braking also extends the life of the brakes while giving the driver more control — the entry lock braking system modulates quickly and minimizes fishtailing, a first for snowmobiles.
How many miles you really get on a charge depends on your driving style and the terrain, but “regen” braking is sure to be a help.

Cockpit Design & Magnetic Key


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Safe, Precise Control

Taiga Nomad: Challenges

Taiga Nomad Electric Snowmobile Specs
- Technical Details:
- Horsepower: 90
- Towing capacity: up to 1,125 lbs.
- Payload: up to 125 lbs.
- Drivetrain: direct drive
- Range: up to 62 miles in ideal conditions
- Charging ports: SAE J1772/CCS combo coupler
- Onboard charger: 6.6kW
- Brakes: Hayes disk brakes
- Weight: 341 kg (751.77 lbs.)
- Seating: 2-up
- Dimensions:
- Length: 3,274.06 mm (128.9″)
- Height: 1,549.40 mm (61″)
- Width: 1,104.90 mm (43.5″)
- Ski stance: 1,072.42 mm (42.3″)
- Track size: 154″x15″x1.6″
- Track: Studded
- Suspension:
- Front travel: 223.52 mm (8.8″)
- Rear travel: 299.72 mm (11.8″)
- Front geometry: Double wishbone
- Rear geometry: Multi-link