This Electric Off-Roader Is Like A Jeep, Only From The Future

• Quad-motor setup delivers 404 hp and 480 lb-ft of torque for trail fun.
• Two-door design hides a four-seat cabin finished in premium leather trim.
• Pricing begins at $49,950, with a limited electric range of 140 miles.

Vanderhall is best known for building a sporty three-wheeler, but it has just launched an all-new model and it’s unlike anything else we’ve seen from the brand. In fact, it doesn’t look like anything else on the market either. Named the Brawley GTS, this all-electric off-roader has been in development for several years, and customer deliveries have just begun in the United States.

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The Brawley was first previewed in 2021 and has since evolved into a production-ready trail toy that, unfortunately, cannot be driven on the road. It has some obvious Jeep Wrangler-inspired elements, most notably the front grille and the circular headlights. However, for the most part, it looks unique and is a compact two-door model that should make it perfect for tight trails and desert runs.

Power From Every Corner

Underneath, Vanderhall has equipped the Brawley GTS with a 40 kWh lithium-ion battery feeding four electric motors, one at each wheel. Combined output stands at 404 hp and 480 lb-ft of torque, figures that promise lively performance on loose surfaces. An earlier plan to offer a larger 60 kWh pack has quietly disappeared, leaving buyers with just the standard setup.

Given the small size of the available battery pack, as well as the power on offer, it’s hardly a surprise that the Brawley’s driving range isn’t particularly impressive. In fact, Vanderhall says it can travel just 140 miles (225 km) on a charge, so owners should be wary about venturing too far off the beaten path without access to a charger.

Despite its compact size, the off-roader offers seating for four and looks to be well-appointed, with plenty of leather found throughout the cabin. One of the coolest features is the large glass windows incorporated into the door panels.

The Vanderhall was initially announced with a $34,950 starting price, but that was almost four years ago. Shoppers who now want to pick up the keys to one will need to part ways with at least $49,950, yet another reminder that EV pricing rarely stands still for long, and almost never in the buyer’s favor.