2026 Can-Am Pulse & Origin Electric Motorcycles Launched: 47 HP Rotax Power, Apple CarPlay & Level 2 Charging

Marking a historic milestone in two-wheeled mobility, Can-Am has officially launched its all-new electric motorcycle lineup on October 2, 2026. Returning to its motorcycling roots after nearly four decades, the Canadian brand unleashes two distinct zero-emission machines: the Can-Am Pulse naked street roadster designed for swift city carving, and the Can-Am Origin dual-sport adventure motorcycle built to bridge urban tarmac and rugged backcountry trails.

Two Purpose-Built Electric Personalities: Pulse Roadster & Origin ADV

Engineered around shared proprietary EV architecture, each model targets a distinct rider lifestyle:

• Can-Am Pulse (Urban Roadster): Features a compact, agile stance with 17-inch cast aluminum wheels, Dunlop Sportmax GPR-300 tires, low 784 mm seat height, and upright commuter ergonomics for effortless filtering through metropolitan traffic.
• Can-Am Origin (Dual-Sport Adventure): Built to tackle loose gravel and fire roads with 21-inch front and 18-inch rear spoked wheels shod in chunky Dunlop D605 adventure knobbies, 274 mm of ground clearance, and long-travel KYB suspension.
• Enclosed Chaincase & Single-Sided Swingarm: Both motorcycles feature an oil-bath enclosed chain drive integrated into a single-sided aluminum swingarm, completely eliminating exposed chain grime, rust, and frequent slack tension adjustments.

Liquid-Cooled Rotax E-Power & Twist-and-Go Performance

At the mechanical core of both motorcycles sits Bombardier Recreational Products’ (BRP) proprietary liquid-cooled powertrain:

• Rotax E-Power Electric Motor: Generates a punchy 47 hp (35 kW) and 72 Nm of instant torque, delivering blistering low-end acceleration with zero clutch lever or manual gear shifting required.
• Instant Acceleration: The nimble Pulse accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in just 3.8 seconds, while the tall-riding Origin reaches 100 km/h in 4.3 seconds.
• Active & Passive Regenerative Braking: Riders can twist the throttle forward past the neutral stop to engage progressive regenerative braking, recovering energy into the battery while coming to a controlled halt without touching the brake levers.
• Liquid-Cooled 8.9 kWh Battery: An automotive-grade lithium-ion battery pack with active liquid cooling prevents thermal throttling during sustained high-speed expressway runs or hot-weather off-road excursions.

Side-by-Side Model Comparison

10.25-Inch Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay & Level 2 Fast Charging

The tech package sets a fresh benchmark for midweight electric motorcycles:

• 10.25-Inch Panoramic Touchscreen: Giant full-color TFT display featuring BRP Connect and full Apple CarPlay integration, allowing riders to navigate via Apple Maps or control music with handlebar glove-friendly switches.
• Standard Level 2 Onboard Charger: An integrated 6.6 kW J1772 charger allows riders to plug directly into Level 2 automotive EV stations, taking the battery from 20% to 80% in only 50 minutes.
• Custom Ride Modes: The Pulse includes Normal, ECO, and Sport modes, while the Origin adds specialized Off-Road and Off-Road+ modes that dial back traction intervention and disable rear ABS for dirt sliding.
• LinQ Modular Luggage System: Integrated tool-less mounting points on the rear tail and tank area let riders snap on windscreens, hard cases, and passenger backrests in seconds.