ZERO DS vs Can-Am Pulse Range, Charging, Price Comparison

Announced	Ongoing model (latest updates around 2024/2025) 2025
Status	In production Available
Country of origin	USA Canada
Base Price	$15,995 (approx.) $13,999 (USD)

Models	Zero DS Can-Am Pulse
motorcycle type	Dual-sport (On-road + Light Off-road) Naked / Urban Electric
Battery Type	Lithium-ion Liquid-cooled Lithium-ion
Battery Brand	Z-Force®
Battery Capacity	14.4 kWh (nominal 12.6 kWh) 8.9 kWh
Motor	Z-Force 75-7 brushless AC motor ROTAX® E-POWER Electric Motor
transmission	Clutchless direct drive Single-speed Direct Drive (Clutchless)
Rated / Max Power	44 kW (≈59 hp) 27 hp (Continuous) / 47 hp (Peak)
Max Torque	109 Nm 72 Nm (53 lb-ft)
Charging Input Voltage	Standard AC 120 V (Level 1) / 240 V (Level 2)
Charger Output	3.0 kW onboard 6.6 kW On-board
Charging Time	Standard: 9–9.7 hours (to full) Level 2 (with accessory modules): ~4–4.5 hours Level 2: 20–80% in 50 min \| 0–100% in 1 h 30 min Level 1: 20–80% in 3 h 10 min \| 0–100% in 5 h 15 min
Top Speed	139 km/h (≈86 mph) 80 mph (129 km/h)
Range	232 km (city) City: up to 100 mi (160 km) Combined: ~80 mi (130 km)

Length x Width x Height	2030 mm × 947 mm × 1171 mm
Wheelbase	1,525 mm 1412 mm
Ground Clearance	146 mm
Seat Height	828–843 mm 784 mm
Weight	239 kg 177 kg (390 lb)
Front Tyre	120/70-19 110/70-17 (Dunlop Sportmax GPR-300)
Rear Tyre	170/60-17 150/60-17 (Dunlop Sportmax GPR-300)
Braking System	Front: Dual discs, ABS Rear: Single disc, ABS Front: 320 mm Disc, 2-piston Caliper Rear: 240 mm Disc, 1-piston Caliper ABS Standard
Suspension (Front/Rear)	Front: Showa 47 mm adjustable fork Rear: Showa adjustable monoshock Front: KYB 41 mm Inverted Fork (140 mm travel) Rear: SACHS Coil-over Shock, Preload Adjustable (140 mm travel)