Customer deliveries of the Vanderhall Brawley GTS have finally begun. I first reported on this two-door, four-seater, electric luxury UTV back in my coverage of SEMA 2023. It had already been in development for 2 years at that point, with production expected in early 2024.
The pricing target has stayed about the same, with the Brawley GTS starting at $49,950. Power targets have as well, with 404 horsepower and 488 pound-feet of torque on tap. But, the company fell quite short of the 200-mile range goals, with production units delivering an advertised 140 miles of range.
“Now that deliveries have begun, customers are experiencing firsthand how different the Brawley GTS feels compared to traditional side-by-sides,” said Daniel Boyer, Sales and Marketing Manager at Vanderhall. “Any off-road purists tired of blaring motors and the dust-choked, open-air experience will appreciate its quiet power, comfort, and precision. It’s the perfect blend between a desert runner and a rock crawler.”
Vanderhall Motor Company
If you’ve heard of Vanderhall Motor Works before, it’s likely not in an off-road context. The brand is best known for its three-wheeled autocycle roadsters. Think reverse trike — like a Polaris Slingshot, but much nicer. The autocycles are all federally classified as motorcycles in the U.S., so users are required to wear helmets and drivers must have a motorcycle endorsement on their license.
Founded in 2010, the company started offering production machines in 2016. It’s based in Provo, Utah. The Brawley GTS is the company’s first foray into electric vehicles and anything with off-road capability.
Vanderhall Brawley GTS
What makes the Vanderhall Brawley GTS stand out from other UTVs is its big-power, all-electric drivetrain, and a refined enclosed, climate-controlled cabin. Off-road capability is achieved through impressive suspension, loads of ground clearance, 35-inch tires wrapped around 18-inch wheels, and a small, nimble chassis.
The Brawley GTS’s electric drivetrain consists of a quad-motor setup and a 40 kWh lithium-ion battery pack. This configuration offers 404 horsepower, 488 pound-feet of torque, 140 miles of range, and intelligent AWD. It also has a regenerative braking system to help keep the batteries topped off and the brakes operating at maximum capability.
That is a lot of power in such a small machine! While the range number isn’t all that impressive to look at, it’s actually more than enough for some big day-trip UTV adventures.
The cabin features seating for four adults, with all four seats heated. It also has heating and air conditioning, so you can get out and play year-round. The fully enclosed cabin should also do a great job of keeping the dust and weather out, while the big upper and lower windows in the doors offer a great view of the world around you.
Of course, the Brawley GTS will be available with a variety of performance and drivability upgrades.
The Luxury 4-Season UTV World
There really isn’t anything like the Brawley GTS on the market. The closest UTV would have to be the Polaris XPEDITION, as it also offers an enclosed, climate-controlled cabin in a capable off-road package. However, it is gas-powered, loud, and much less refined for similar money.
You can order a Vanderhall Brawley GTS right now, with distribution in select markets at the moment. Also note that it’s a UTV, so it’s not road legal in most states and intended for off-road use only.
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