Continuing a process of updating its off-road utility vehicle range, Can-Am has announced a series of new products for 2026
Headlining the updates is the announcement of a new all-electric Outlander ATV model. It’s designed for customers working over a smaller area of land (around 40ha according to the company) or travelling on average 30km per day.
It’s fitted with an 8.9kWh battery, producing 35kW or 47hp, put through a direct drive transmission, which is mounted at the rear of the unit and splits into high and low ranges, with a maximum speed of 80kph. At speeds below 20kph, the switch between forward and reverse can be done on the fly by tapping the start button again.
Beyond the electric power source, Can-Am has worked to keep the machine familiar to previous users of the Outlander range. Three different driving modes are available (Work, Normal and Sport), each adjusting the power and torque characteristics of the machine. It also has comparable maximum loads, capable of towing up to 830kg, as well as carrying up to 109kg on the rear rack and 54.4kg up front.
Front and rear suspension provide 24.8cm and 26cm of travel, respectively, and the machine has a ground clearance of 30.5cm.
Adapting to electric
The biggest change is the shift to battery power, and several features have been integrated to accommodate this. Due to the noise reduction, specifically developed XPS Recon Force tyres are fitted to minimise road noise and vibration, and double-bonded bushes have been used throughout to further reduce noise for the operator.
The integrated charging system is rated at 6.6kW, charging the Outlander from 20% up to 80% in just 50min, and from 0% to 100% in 90min. The company states a maximum distance per charge of around 80km, with it dropping down to around 50km when using the ATV for light utility duties, or when tackling trickier terrain.
Within the battery housing is an integrated heating system, designed to warm the battery up to operational temperatures when the temperature drops to -5deg outside. Can-Am notes that exposure to extreme temperatures can limit the range of the battery. When operating at -10deg without the heater system, it can reduce the range by between 10 and 15%, with this dropping to between 5 and 10% when the heater is used.
New 6×6 Outlander
Following testing in some of the most difficult terrain in Northern Europe, Can-Am also announced a revamped version of the six-wheel Outlander model. Three different engine setups are available: the DPS 700 with a Rotax 650cc engine producing 50hp, the DPS 850 with a twin-cylinder Rotax power unit, rated at 999cc, and producing 82hp, and the flagship Backcountry 1000R, which uses the same twin-cylinder engine but puts out 101hp.
A new double A-arm suspension system has been introduced, offering front and rear travel of up to 25.2cm, with each model providing a ground clearance of 33cm. There have also been significant increases in the load capacity, with the rear deck capable of holding up to 454kg, in addition to the 830kg towing capacity and the 55kg capacity front rack.
The rear has a modular build, meaning that the sides can easily be taken down to turn the Outlander 6×6 into a flatbed unit. There is also LinQ fitting points, enabling a wide range of the company’s attachments to be quickly mounted.
Across the Outlander range, Can-Am has also announced that its Intelligent Throttle system will be available on all models. Select units can also be specified with the newly developed semi-active suspension, said to be a world first for this market. Using four sensors, the suspension monitors steering angle and terrain 200 times per second and adjusts from the softest to the firmest settings in just 0.017sec.
New Traxter UTVs
The new generation of Traxter UTVs comes with a new Rotax HD11 inline, three-cylinder engine, rated at 999cc and putting out 95hp. Around this is a new side air intake with a pre-filter and an uprated cooling system with a variable fan, said to increase cooling performance by 25%.
The full driveline has been uprated, with a new front differential and a new CVT gearbox, with a pDrive primary clutch that reportedly smooths out shifting when in motion. There are also three driving modes to suit different situations.
At the front and rear, the suspension has been increased in size, offering 33.5cm travel at both ends, with 35.4cm of ground clearance. The skid plate has been redesigned to easily bolt on and off and is three times thicker than on previous generations.
Finally, the capacity of the Traxter enables it to handle more intensive operations, with 1,111kg of towing capacity and the possibility to hold up to 454kg in the rear deck. These new models will also be some of the first to have Can-Am’s new winch system, which uses synthetic rope with a 2,041kg capacity.
