Eco Rider Electric Quad Bikes Reviewed: Full Range Compared
Eco Rider Electric Quad Bikes Reviewed: Full Range Compared
Eco Rider builds electric quad bikes for people who need a quad to do a job — smallholdings, estates, rural households and off-road recreation — without the fuel, noise and servicing of a petrol ATV. VoltTrail stocks five: the Explorer 2100W, the Explorer S, the four-wheel-drive Explorer GT, the flagship Explorer GTS and the Shredder sport quad. Here is how they compare.
Eco Rider range at a glance
| Model | Motor | Range | Drive | Price |
| Explorer 2100W | 2100W brushless | 40–50km | 2WD | £4,295 |
| Explorer S | 3000W brushless | ~45km | Direct drive | £2,999 |
| Explorer GT | 3000W brushless | ~70km | 4WD | £5,054 |
| Explorer GTS | 5000W brushless | 40–50km | 4WD + tow cable | £6,999 |
| Shredder | Sport spec | Off-road | 2WD | £3,995 |
Explorer S — the newest, best-value Explorer
The Explorer S (£2,999) is the newest addition to the range — a 60V 3000W brushless quad with direct-drive rear differential and around 45km of range. It slots in below the Explorer GT on price while matching its motor output, making it the best-value entry point into the more powerful end of the Eco Rider line-up for riders who do not need full four-wheel drive.
Explorer GTS — the flagship
The Explorer GTS (£6,999) is the largest and most powerful quad Eco Rider makes: a 60V 5000W brushless motor, four-wheel drive, a tow cable and a lockable storage box as standard. It is built for serious, sustained farm and estate work where the Explorer GT's 3000W motor is not quite enough — heavier loads, steeper ground, longer working days.
Explorer 2100W — the working quad
The Explorer 2100W (£4,295) is the core model: a 2100W brushless motor, a tow ball and winch fitted as standard, and 40–50km of range. It is built for the daily round — checking stock, hauling feed, moving fence posts — where torque and reliability matter more than top speed. The near-silent drive is a real advantage around animals, and running costs are a fraction of a petrol quad's.
Explorer GT — four-wheel drive for hard ground
The Explorer GT (£5,054) steps up to a 3000W motor, selectable four-wheel drive and around 70km of range. The 4WD is the point: on steep, wet or churned-up ground the 2WD Explorer can spin a wheel, while the GT keeps digging. If your land is hilly or heavy clay, the extra £759 is well spent. If it is mostly flat pasture, the standard Explorer is enough.
Shredder — the recreational sport quad
The Shredder (£3,995) is a different animal: a sport-oriented off-road quad for trails and fun rather than farm work. No tow ball or winch, a lighter feel, and sportier geometry. It is the pick for a rural family who want a quad to ride rather than to work, and it undercuts the utility models on price.
Range and charging in the real world
Eco Rider's range figures assume moderate use on reasonable ground. Towing, mud, hills and cold weather all reduce it — plan for roughly two-thirds of the quoted figure when the quad is working. All five recharge overnight from a standard socket, so they suit a predictable daily pattern. Keep the charger somewhere convenient and top up at lunch on heavy days.
Road legality
The Eco Rider quads are supplied for off-road use. The utility Explorer models are the more realistic candidates for DVLA road registration if you need to travel between parcels of land on the public road, but confirm the current type-approval position before ordering. Full detail in our electric quad road-legal guide.
Who should buy which
| Flat pasture, light towing | Explorer 2100W |
| Best value, no 4WD needed | Explorer S |
| Hills, mud, heavy work | Explorer GT (4WD) |
| Recreation, trails, family use | Shredder |
| Maximum power, serious farm work | Explorer GTS (£6,999) |
Where to buy
All five Eco Rider quads are in stock at VoltTrail with free UK mainland delivery and Pay in 4. See the full electric quad bike range or the wider adult electric quad guide.
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