BRP, the company behind brands such as Can-Am and
Sea-Doo, has introduced six electric vehicle concepts. Designed to give a “glimpse of
what the future could hold,” the concepts are pretty diverse and include
everything from an electric moped to an electric personal watercraft.
Starting with the latter, the Sea-Doo GTI is billed
as a futuristic solution to aquatic powersports. The company didn’t say much
about the concept, but revealed it will deliver a quiet and smooth ride across
a variety of waterways.
Next up is the Ryker EV concept which is an
essentially an electric version of the Can-Am Ryker. However, it features a
modestly revised design as the three-wheeled vehicle has been equipped with new
lighting units and a blocked off air intake. The model also has aerodynamically
optimized wheels. Sticking with the three-wheel theme, BRP also showed off the eCOM and
TWeLVE concepts. The latter is an electronic trike that leans, while the former
is a two-seater city vehicle that is billed as a great alternative to a second
car.
Last but not least, BRP introduced the CT1 and CT2
concepts. The electric moped and motorcycle are described as “personal, shared
and commercial mobility solutions for both urban and suburban areas.” There’s
no word on specifications, but the models have already been tested in a handful
of cities such as Paris, Madrid, San Francisco and Montreal.
While the vehicles are technically concepts, they
might not stay that way for too long. As BRP’s Senior Vice President of Design,
Innovation and Creative Services explained, “BRP has been working for some time
on how to create e-vehicles to bring new experiences to potential and existing
riders. As we’ve said, it was never a question of ‘if’’, but ‘when.’’’ Denys Lapointe
went on to say they’re eager to hear feedback from consumers as they’re
“currently evaluating market viability.”
