Electronically-controlled continuously variable transmission for a utility vehicle

A utility vehicle, comprising:

• a frame assembly;
• a plurality of ground-engaging members supporting the frame assembly;
• a powertrain assembly operably coupled to the ground-engaging members and including a prime mover and a continuously variable transmission comprising a drive clutch and a driven clutch;
• an operator area defined by a portion of the frame assembly and including seating for at least an operator;
• an electrical assembly comprising an electric motor operably coupled to the continuously variable transmission, the electric motor being positioned rearward of the operator area;
• a housing defining a first compartment and a second compartment, a drive clutch of the continuously variable transmission positioned within the first compartment and the electric motor positioned within the second compartment;
• and
• wherein the prime mover is operably coupled to the continuously variable transmission on a first side of the drive clutch and the electrical assembly is operably coupled to the continuously variable transmission on a second side of the drive clutch opposite the first side.