The article provides a review and analysis of the current state of development of 4x4 ATVs and the scope of the developed ATV, a comparison of ATVs with mechanical and electromechanical transmissions, as well as their technical characteristics. The selection and justification of the design solutions for a 4x4 ATV with an electromechanical transmission are given on the basis of the following electric drive schemes considered in the article: “Electric motor instead of ICE”, “Motor axis”, “Electric motor-half axis”. The general design solutions of the ATV being developed is also presented based on the selected electric drive scheme.