The invention provides for a utility vehicle comprising a plurality of vehicle systems comprising an accelerator system providing an accelerator input signal, a traction system, and an auxiliary system； a plurality of operator interfaces for operating the utility vehicle each providing an operator interface input signal； a plurality of sensors each providing a sensor input signal； and an electric motor control system in communication with the plurality of vehicle systems, the plurality of operator interfaces, and the plurality of sensors； the traction system comprising at least one electric drive motor in communication with a driven wheel of the vehicle； the auxiliary system comprising at least one electric auxiliary motor in communication with an auxiliary mechanism； and the electric motor control system comprising: a traction controller in communication with the at least one electric drive motor to facilitate adjustment thereto based on the accelerator input signal and at least one of the sensor input signals； an auxiliary controller in communication with the at least one electric auxiliary motor and the traction controller to facilitate adjustment of the at least one electric auxiliary motor； wherein the traction controller and the auxiliary controller are configured to provide integrated power management and safety control of the at least one electric drive motor and the at least one electric auxiliary motor such that one or more of the at least one electric drive motor and the at least one electric auxiliary motor is automatically adjusted in response to conditions of the vehicle as determined from one or more of the accelerator input signal, at least one of the operator interface input signals, or at least one of the sensor input signals.
