Going the Distance: How Etesia’s ET Lander is Redefining the All-Electric Utility Vehicle

As groundscare teams, local authorities, and estate managers face growing pressure to cut carbon emissions without compromising operational muscle, Etesia’s 100% electric ET Lander utility vehicle is proving that sustainable turf management doesn’t mean settling for less.

Designed and manufactured in France, the ET Lander was co-designed alongside green space professionals specifically to meet the daily grind of grounds maintenance, municipal tasks, and estate management. Combining compact dimensions with serious off-road capability, the road-legal N1-homologated workhorse bridges the gap between urban transport and heavy-duty field performance.

Power, Payload, and Practicality

At just 3.72 metres long and 1.51 metres wide, the ET Lander boasts an exceptionally tight 4.4-metre turning radius, making it ideal for navigating narrow park paths, crowded sports facilities, and restricted historic grounds. Despite its compact footprint, it offers a payload capacity of up to 1,000 kg and a towing capacity of 750 kg.

Key operational features built for turf and municipal teams include:

  • 3-Way Tipping Bed: Operated directly from inside the cabin or via an external wireless remote control, allowing precise dumping in tight spots.
  • Integrated Loading Ramps: The bed’s side panels double up as heavy-duty loading ramps, eliminating the need to haul separate ramps when transporting pedestrian mowers, brushcutters, or aerators.
  • On-Board Mobile Power Station: Equipped with a 230V AC converter (2 kW continuous / 3.2 kW peak), the ET Lander allows operators to plug in corded tools or top up portable battery-powered machinery directly from the vehicle’s power supply.
  • All-Terrain Ground Clearance: A generous 201 mm ground clearance paired with long-travel suspension and off-road tyres gives the vehicle a 35% gradeability rate, conquering steep banks, wet turf, and high kerbs with ease.
  • All-Day Range: Powered by high-capacity lithium-ion battery configurations, the ET Lander delivers up to 100 km of range on a single charge and connects directly to standard Type 2 EV chargers or domestic wall sockets.

Field Experience

“What I really like about the ET Lander is that it fits and can manoeuvre in tight spaces around the Olympic Park,” said Gary Spreadbury has been the Head Gardener at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. “We’ve got a lot of small paths which big vehicles can’t fit down, so it’s very efficient and time saving. It’s used mainly for the transporting of materials around the site, especially during the winter and autumn months when it comes to the leaf clearing and for the mulching of the gardens.”

Etesia ET Lander Key Specifications

Feature Specification Details
Drivetrain 100% Electric (Lithium-ion battery configuration)
Road Homologation N1 Road Legal
Payload Capacity Up to 1,000 kg
Towing Capacity 750 kg (brakeless trailer)
Turning Radius 4.40 metres
Ground Clearance 201 mm
Gradeability Up to 35% incline
On-Board Power 230V AC Converter (2 kW continuous / 3.2 kW peak)
Cab Features Heated 2-seater cab, 360° panoramic visibility, power steering, 4.3″ digital display