MONTREAL, Aug. 10,
2023 /CNW/ - The leading off-road electric vehicle
(EV) manufacturer Taiga Motors Corporation (TSX:
TAIG) ("Taiga" or the "Company") is
thrilled to announce the launch of its newest model, Orca
Performance, marking a significant milestone in the marine
industry. After more than six years of dedicated R&D and
cutting-edge engineering, Taiga proudly presents its revolutionary
100% electric Personal Watercraft (PWC), with a starting price of
$19,490 USD, making high-performance
more accessible to a new wave of uncompromising watersport
enthusiasts.
"Orca Performance stands as a true game-changer. This
groundbreaking model represents a leap forward in mass-market
boating electrification, showcasing our commitment to pushing
boundaries and delivering exceptional performance at competitive
prices," said Samuel Bruneau, CEO,
and co-founder of Taiga. "Our design and engineering teams have
pushed themselves, enabling us to optimize designs for high volume
manufacturing without compromising the Orca's distinctive character
lines, agile hydrodynamics or exhilarating acceleration", he
added.
On a mission to redefine sustainable boating.
Orca Performance represents a paradigm shift redefining the
combustion personal watercraft from one of the most polluting
recreational boats to a fully electric model delivering segment
leading performance, silent operation, zero emissions at reduced
lifetime operating costs.
"No more trips to the gas station, no more hauling fuel down to
the dock or spills into the lake, and no more engine maintenance;
Orca Performance truly redefines the experience of owning a
personal watercraft," explained Sam
Bruneau. "Spend an afternoon on the water with up to 2 hours
of riding, charge, unplug and repeat. Orca Performance will keep
delivering year after year with minimal maintenance so users can
focus on what matters- exploring the great outdoors with friends,
family, and conserving waterways for future generations," he
noted.
Careful attention has been paid to every aspect of the design
for a seamless user experience. A fully closed loop powertrain
system, designed for Taiga snowmobiles, not only ensures that no
pollutants are introduced to the water, but also means no special
winterization is required. The auxiliary systems have extremely low
parasitic drain so that the vehicle can be left unplugged up to
three years without draining the battery.
Orca Performance silently powers through the water, unheard from
the shoreline and up to 30 dB1 quieter than gas
watercraft. Advanced motor controls enable industry first adaptive
impeller slowing rotation when the watercraft jumps into the air
for greater efficiency and further reducing noise levels.
Purpose-built
performance.
The new Orca Performance is a leap forward with innovative new
hull, battery, and electric propulsion technology enhancing
manufacturing efficiency with cutting edge automation. The
watercraft hull utilizes advanced high pressure moulded fiber
reinforced composites developed over the past three years and built
in Canada. The precision molded
hull has been hydrodynamically optimised balancing playful carving
and efficient cruising across varied conditions. This is coupled
with a low center of gravity from the battery below the waterline
delivering leading stability in cornering conditions.
The new Taiga battery generation is a major advancement in part
integration (removing more than 700 parts) for streamlined
automated manufacturing. The sealed lithium-ion battery has been
optimized from a clean sheet to safely deliver maximum power across
its lifetime under high vibrations and saltwater environments,
providing energy for up to two hours of riding. Using standard
automotive charging systems, Orca Performance can be easily charged
with the included mobile connector overnight on any outlet, with
Level 2 chargers in 3.5hrs or on optional DC Fast Charging to 80%
in under 40 minutes1.
Orca Performance is powered by Taiga's sixth generation
integrated motor-inverter Tractive Unit, delivering greater
efficiency up to 120kW, 170Nm of torque and maximum speed of
9,000rpm1. The Tractive Unit offers peak torque across
an ultrawide torque band and millisecond response time for
precise and exhilarating acceleration at any speed.
Intelligent controls and
connectivity.
Taiga's integrated hardware and software technology stack
enables an unprecedented control in fine tuning the Tractive Unit,
battery, and vehicle systems that adjust and shift in response to
the watercraft. Continuously improving, every Taiga vehicle is LTE
equipped (along with Bluetooth® and Wi-Fi) to receive OTA updates.
OTA updates can remotely adjust systems in the vehicle from an
update to the user interface, release of new features, and
provide insights to preventative
maintenance. Functionality is further enhanced by the Taiga
mobile application, launching on the Google Play Store and Apple
App Store, providing easy access to the charging set-up, among
other features.
From the handlebars, riders can select operating modes, control
jet pump trim actuation, and monitor live parameters on the 7" HD
display. Orca Performance has three default user selectable ride
modes including Range Mode for efficient cruising, Sport Mode for
playful carving and Wild Mode for fastest throttle response and
maximum performance. Adjusting the trim levels at the push of a
button shifts riding dynamics from a playful to more aggressive
ride. Unique to the Orca platform the watercraft seamlessly
switches impeller direction to provide braking thrust and reverse,
forgoing the need for an additional nozzle. Reversing the impeller
also enables clearing of seaweed and debris that could be aspirated
into the intake.
"We take great pride in bringing this new innovation to the
market, and in making it more accessible, especially in an industry
where electrification presented significant challenges that not
everyone was willing to undertake. We will continue pushing
technological boundaries that others shy away to deliver the best
possible electric products for accelerated electrification,"
concluded the CEO and co-founder of Taiga.
- Discover the video of the new Orca Performance personal
watercraft: Click now.
- To download the media kit, please click here.
- For more information and to explore the Orca Performance's new
features, please click here.
Taiga was recently named one of TIME's Best Inventions of 2022,
Fast Company's 2022 Best World Changing Idea Overall in
North America, and Popular Science
2022 Best of What's New.
About Taiga
Taiga (TSX: TAIG) is a Canadian company reinventing the
powersports landscape with breakthrough electric off-road vehicles.
Through a clean-sheet engineering approach, Taiga has pushed the
frontiers of electric technology to achieve extreme power-to-weight
ratios and thermal specifications required to outperform comparable
high-performance combustion powersports vehicles. The first models
released include a lineup of electric snowmobiles and personal
watercraft to deliver on a rapidly growing demand from recreational
and commercial customers who are seeking better ways to explore the
great outdoors without compromise. For more information,
visit taigamotors.com.
1Performance and Specifications
Specifications are given for informational purpose only based on
Taiga's testing. Metrics (such as weight, range, speed,
acceleration and battery life) may vary based on the environment,
terrain, weather conditions, local regulations and Final build of
the ordered product.
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ability to advance the fast charging capabilities in a measured
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