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This is easily the coolest electric sport UTV ever made, probably the coolest electric UTV ever built, period, and maybe one of the coolest UTVs you can buy today. This is the 2026 Vanderhall Brawley, and it's a brand-new unit from our friends at ATVs and More in Salem, Illinois.

It even feels a little funny to call the Brawley a UTV ... It's much closer to a fully fledged sport SUV than it is a side-by-side. Let's check the facts: Enclosed cab, electric windows, HVAC, the nicest upholstery and cabin design in any UTV, and a gorgeous exterior. This thing pays homage to classic Jeeps, Broncos, and Scouts, but adds features and style those rigs can't match.

In addition to HVAC, all four seats are heated and have four-point harnesses, and there's phone connectivity throughout. Unlike most UTVs, the Brawley has proper automotive style glass, which provides comfort and insulation that side-by-sides just can't match.

The four-motor electric powertrain is the star of the show here. In GTS configuration, you get 404 horsepower and 488 lb. ft. of torque, all from zero RPM. All you have to do to access all that wallop is put your foot down. No turbo lag, no building revs, no gear lash, no CVT belt slip, just rapid forward progress. If that isn't enough, the drivetrain is absolutely bonkers.

First, there's no need for lockers or limited slip diffs. Instead, the Brawley gets eCrawl, which handles traction control by metering power to the wheel with the most grip. Because the rig has a motor at each wheel, the traction control can react thousands of times a second with no mechanical delay. Then there's eCrab mode, which lets the Brawley move diagonally across tight trails without changing where its nose is pointed. Again, electric motors make this possible.

Vanderhall claims the Brawley is good for 140-200 miles of range, and says it'll tow 1,500 pounds. With a 300-watt fast charger, it'll hit 80 percent charge in 30 minutes. This might not be the right rig for your next multi-day backcountry excursion, but it's perfect for the local trail park or your mountain getaway.