The ZILR ZIPR is an electric-powered kit cart designed specifically for content creators, production crews, and anyone who moves equipment professionally.
The ZIPR represents a significant expansion for ZILR beyond cables and power solutions into professional mobility. After years of listening to production professionals talk about the physical strain of moving gear, the time lost to logistics, and the limitations of existing cart solutions, ZILR came up with the ZIPR solution to help solve these real-world problems.
Key features
- Electric-powered with intelligent drive systems (2WD or 4WD options)
- Up to 350kg / 771.6 lbs cargo capacity while maintaining portability
- 30-second folding mechanism – fits in vehicle trunks and stores upright
- Up to 30km range on a single charge
- Regenerative braking with hill-start assist and anti-rollback
- All-terrain capability with puncture-proof tyres and IPX5 weather rating
- Modular ecosystem with accessories for different production needs
How is ZIPR different from other solutions?
In our industry, you either tend to find large and heavy production carts from companies such as Inovativ, Tilta, SmallRig, etc., or more portable and smaller options from MultiCart, Gator, etc. Some news crews and people doing events, etc, also utilize rolling carts that they got from hardware/home improvement stores, etc.
The ZIPR borrows concepts from all of these different solutions to come up with something that is fairly unique. In saying that, I wouldn’t classify these as production carts per se, as they are not multi-tiered; they are more suitable for just moving equipment around.
Anybody who works in production knows the endless joys of lugging gear in and out of locations. It is arguably the worst part of the job, and everyone has their own solutions for doing this.
We put enough strain on our bodies from using equipment, let alone carrying it. With a lot of e-powered products now available, it only makes sense to have an e-powered cart to help you move kit around.
ZIPR was designed to bring efficiency and ease of use when moving gear around. It also has the added benefit that you can utilize it for tracking or dolly shots with an optional 2nd seat or rear mount point.
Weight & Storage Capacity
The ZIPR 2WD version can carry up to 250kg / 550lbs, and the ZIPR 4WD version can carry up to 350kg / 771.6lbs. This is a lot of weight, and realistically, it would be very hard to physically put enough gear in the cart that it would reach those types of limits.
In terms of cargo volume, they can carry 183 Litres / 48.3 Gal.
As far as the physical size is concerned, both models, when in their operating state, have physical dimensions of 116 x 63 x 50 cm / 45.7 x 24.8 x 23.6″. If you need a comparison, the Inovativ Voyager 42 NXT Equipment Cart has dimensions of 116.6 x 103.9 x 62.7 cm / 45.9 x 40.9 x 24.7″ and the MultiCart RocknRoller R12RT 8-in-1 All-Terrain Equipment Cart has a platform surface of 86 to 132 x 34 cm / 34 to 52 x 13.5″.
Let’s see how the weight capacity of the ZIPR options compares to a couple of other options:
| PAYLOAD CAPACITY | |
| ZILR ZIPR 2WD | 250kg / 550lbs |
| ZILR ZIPR 4WD | 350kg / 771.6lbs |
| Inovativ Voyager 42 NXT Equipment Cart | 272.2kg / 600lbs |
| Inovativ Apollo 52 EVO Cart | 544.3kg / 1200lbs |
| Inovativ Apollo 52 Motorized Workstation | 544.3kg / 1200lbs |
| SmallRig 36″ Lightweight Video Production Camera Cart | 249.9kg / 551lbs |
| Tilta 36″ Boulder Camera Cart (Base Model) | 400.1kg / 882lbs |
| TARION Titanrig Foldable Production Cart (Base Model) | 200kg / 440.9lbs |
| MultiCart RocknRoller R12RT 8-in-1 All-Terrain Equipment Cart | 227kg / 500lbs |
What do they weigh?
Production carts that can carry heavy payloads are generally not what you would consider lightweight. The ZIPR 2WD version weighs in at 28kg / 61.7lbs (without the battery), and the ZIPR 4WD version tips the scales at 32kg / 70.54lbs (without the battery).
With this weight, at least in my opinion, you need two people to lift it in or take it out of a vehicle. While one person could probably do it, it’s not worth hurting your back to do so.
To put the weight of the ZIPR carts into perspective, let’s have a look at what a couple of production carts weigh:
| WEIGHT | |
| ZILR ZIPR 2WD | 28kg / 61.7lbs |
| ZILR ZIPR 4WD | 32kg / 70.54lbs |
| Inovativ Voyager 42 NXT Equipment Cart | 39.9kg / 88lbs |
| Inovativ Apollo 52 EVO Cart | 57.4kg / 126.5lbs |
| Inovativ Apollo 52 Motorized Workstation | 83.5kg / 184lbs |
| SmallRig 36″ Lightweight Video Production Camera Cart | 28kg / 61.7lbs |
| Tilta 36″ Boulder Camera Cart (Base Model) | 46.4kg / 102.3lbs |
| TARION Titanrig Foldable Production Cart (Base Model) | 20kg / 44.1lbs |
| MultiCart RocknRoller R12RT 8-in-1 All-Terrain Equipment Cart | 16.3kg / 35.9lbs |
How small do they fold down to?
When folded down for transport, they have physical dimensions of 48 x 29 x 80 cm / 18.9 x 11.4 x 31.5″.
This does make them fairly compact for placing in a vehicle or storage, especially given their payload capacity.
What type of battery does it use?
The ZIPR carts use a LiFePO, 32700 11S battery.
This battery takes around 3 hours to fully charge.
There is an LED gauge that shows you the remaining capacity.
Battery Range & Speed
The ZILR ZIPR 2WD version has a range of 30km / 18.6 miles, while the ZILR ZIPR 4WD version has a range of 15km / 9.3 miles (in 4WD mode).
The carts have three speed modes so you can limit top speed and acceleration.
This is a pretty good range, and if you are required to move a cart under power further than 7.5km (one way), you should be firing your production manager!
The ZIPR 2WD version has an operating speed of 0-16 KM/H / 0-10 MPH. The ZIPR 4WD version can be operated in 2WD, 4WD, or RWD modes. In $WD mode, it can operate at speeds of 0-16 KM/H / 0-10 MP/H. If you move to the 2WD mode, it drops slightly to 0-14 KM/H / 0-9 MP/H.
There are also cruise control and tow modes. Speaking of towing, both models come pre-installed with a TUGR Tow Hitch, so you can connect multiple ZIPRs together if need be.
Brakes & Safety
The ZIPR 2WD version has front and rear dual regenerative brakes. The 4WD version has a 6-brake system with 4-wheel regen braking and rear dual mechanical drum brakes.
e-breaking features include anti-rollback, hill start assist, and regenerative braking.
An Electronic Braking System (EBS) engages automatically when the throttle is released. Additionally, there is gradient compensation that adjusts motor output on slopes.
There is a backlit instrument panel, front headlight, and logo lights front and rear.
As the ZIPR models feature a low deck, the distributed weight improves stability when loaded.
They also have an automatic shut-off that powers down the carts after inactivity (10 min mainboard / 60 min battery).
Both ZIPR models have all-terrain, solid rubber tyres that are puncture-proof. The whells are 6.5″ in diameter, and they have a width of 3.94″ / 100mm.
There is a folding steering column and an intelligent dual-drive differential control algorithm
Accessories
To customise the ZIPR, ZILR offers the following accessories:
• Storage Jacket -Additional protection and accessory storage for the ZIPR
• Rain Jacket – UV-resistant rain cover for the cart when unfolded
• Side Saddles – Additional storage that connects on the outer Left and Right sides of the cart
• Spare battery & Charger – For additional run time, battery hot swap, and fast charge
• 2nd Seat – For carrying a passenger or for creative dolly shots
• Kit Crate & Snatch Bags – Simply kit storage, allowing you an easy way to organize your creative load out
• TUGR XL – If you need more cargo capacity, this allows you to hook up the two-tier manual cart for the ZIPR to tow along.
Pricing & Availability
- ZIPR 2WD: $1,499 USD – Front-wheel drive, 250kg capacity, 30km range
- ZIPR 4WD: $1,999 USD – Four-wheel drive, 350kg capacity, advanced terrain capability
Pre-order a ZIPR from one of the reseller partners by midnight on 31st December 2025, and you will receive a selection of free accessories worth over $150 USD for the 2WD and over $250 USD for the 4WD.
How does this price compare to some other carts? Below you can see:
| PRICE | |
| ZILR ZIPR 2WD | $1,499 USD |
| ZILR ZIPR 4WD | $1,999 USD |
| Inovativ Voyager 42 NXT Equipment Cart | $3,199 USD |
| Inovativ Apollo 52 EVO Cart | $4,799 USD |
| Inovativ Apollo 52 Motorized Workstation | $13,495 USD |
| SmallRig 36″ Lightweight Video Production Camera Cart | $1,699.99 USD |
| Tilta 36″ Boulder Camera Cart (Base Model) | $1,199 USD |
| TARION Titanrig Foldable Production Cart (Base Model) | $449.99 USD |
| MultiCart RocknRoller R12RT 8-in-1 All-Terrain Equipment Cart | $299.49 USD |
ZILR is also opening a global initiative, inviting five creators to reinterpret their early AI storyboard and produce their take on the ZIPR story.
