Taiga Brings Geofencing to Electric PWCs With New OS-5 Software
Canada’s Taiga Motors has introduced a new operating system for its electric PWCs that adds geofencing, onboard mapping and new software controls.
Montreal-based Taiga Motors has launched its latest software system, called OS-5, for use across its electric powersport platforms. The system introduces what Taiga describes as the industry’s first geofencing technology for electric personal watercraft and snowmobiles.
The OS-5 system allows owners and fleet operators to establish custom geofenced areas where the vehicle can automatically limit its speed. The feature can be used to create speed-controlled zones for new riders, rental operations, and guided or self-guided routes.
Manufacturer-set geofences can also be established in cooperation with local communities. These zones can automatically reduce vehicle speeds near sensitive ecological areas, wildlife habitats, busy tourist areas and shorelines.
“Our mission goes beyond simply being electric; it’s fundamentally improving how riders interact with the outdoors and communities around them,” said Taiga’s CTO in a press release.
“With our industry-first geofencing, we are giving owners and fleet operators an unprecedented tool to automatically manage speeds in high-traffic and sensitive zones to provide silent, zero emission and safer riding experiences.”
OS-5 also adds onboard mapping, allowing riders to view and navigate waterways and trails directly from the vehicle’s dashboard. Taiga says the software platform is designed to support over-the-air updates and future autonomous capabilities.
OS-5 will be distributed to compatible Taiga personal watercraft and snowmobiles through a remote software update, with the rollout scheduled to begin in the following weeks.
2026 Outlook
The launch of OS-5 follows a series of changes at Taiga over the past two years, beginning with the company’s acquisition by UK entrepreneur Stewart Wilkinson in October 2024.
Wilkinson’s portfolio also includes electric powertrain company Vita, electric propulsion company Evoy Motors, and electric fast-charging company Aqua superPower.
The transaction combined Taiga's electric vehicle manufacturing capabilities with Wilkinson's portfolio of electric-mobility companies. Taiga co-founder and CEO Samuel Bruneau said the combination would provide the company with additional scale and resources to continue developing its electric vehicle businesses.
Production Resumes
In May 2025, Taiga announced it had resumed manufacturing operations and would begin deliveries of its Orca PWC. Taiga targeted production capacity of up to 8,000 units per year, with plans to resume production of its electric Nomad snowmobiles later in the year.
The 2025 Orca also received updated battery-cooling technology that increased continuous battery power by up to 65 percent. The new Orca also introduced software updates and an increased peak charging rate that reduced DC fast-charging time to less than 30 minutes.
New Orca WX3 Announced
In September 2025, Taiga introduced its first-ever three-seat Orca WX3, a crossover-style PWC with an extended hull, rear platform, and reinforced tow system for watersports.
The WX3 announcement also introduced several software functions that have now been expanded through OS-5, including onboard mapping, geofencing, configurable speed and power limits, and digital keys that can be shared with other users. The WX3 features a 120 kW battery system and 160 horsepower.
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