New All Electric Travel Trailers You Need to See

You knew it was bound to happen. With EV cars now mainstream, new EV trucks and vans being announced monthly, EV semi trucks in the works — all-electric travel trailers were bound to be in the pipeline. 

In this article:

• Why Choose an All Electric Travel Trailer
• Airstream Estream
• ERV
• Lightship
• Polydrops P17A
• The Perfect All Electric Travel Trailer

Why Choose an All Electric Travel Trailer

There are two main reasons why these potential all electric trailer products and concepts are coming to market.

First, consumers are drawn to the idea of going off-grid with an all electric, sustainable rig. No gas powered generators would be needed. With the price of gasoline always in flux, all-electric travel trailers offer more stability and reliability. And even though generators have gotten quieter over the years, they are still noisy.

Going all electric also means no natural gas is needed to power cooking equipment like stoves and ovens. With electric appliances, you wouldn’t need to refill on propane, which allows you stay off-grid longer.

The second reason is the appeal of new technology. People like toys and being early adopters. These futuristic all electric trailers represent the latest in technology.

For example, the Airstream all electric trailer concept, EStream, has its own engine and battery. You can unhitch it and self drive it into parking spots! It will also assist the towing vehicle by actively powering the trailer wheels when needed. 

Years from now, this kind of EV innovation will revolutionize the RV market, bringing to life things we never thought possible.

Here is a list of exciting new all electric travel trailer concepts that have been announced, as well as new electric trailer designs actually coming to the market.

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Airstream Estream New Travel Trailer

Airstream is a titan in the RV world, whose trailers have long been the envy of travelers. Airstream trailer designs are timeless, and they currently have a concept all electric trailer in the works. 

What’s interesting about the eStream trailer is that it features more than just a built in battery to power the trailer’s living quarter functionality.

The large battery built into the frame also supplies power to the wheels, allowing this trailer to be self driven into tight spots when unhitched. Think of it like a giant remote controlled vehicle.

Airstream also claims that the powered wheels will assist the towing vehicle for smoother towing. 

>> Learn more at Airstream’s website

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ERV Off Grid Camp Trailer With Solar

Two Australian companies, Retreat Caravan and OzXcorp, have collaborated to create the ERV. They’re claiming to be the first fully-electric RV on the market starting in 2023.

With a fully installed solar array on the roof providing juice to a 14.3-kWh lithium ion battery, the ERV is designed for longer, off-grid trips and lifestyles.

>> Learn more at the ERV website

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Lightship: Travel Trailer Built Like an EV

What happens when former Tesla employees start their own all electric RV company? Lightship is a new startup that has secured significant funding to develop their own RV. From the Lightship website:

We’re taking a highly integrated, systems-engineering approach to design: building a travel trailer like an electric vehicle. That starts with a radical improvement to vehicle efficiency and aerodynamics beyond anything on the market. Our technology combines an electric vehicle powertrain with a residential-scale solar system to enable long road trips, whisper quiet power while camping and a stable source of backup power for your home and other electric vehicles.

So far, no specific designs have been released but it will be fun to watch they come up with.

>> Learn more at the Lightship website

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Polydrops P17A: Off Grid TearDrop Trailer With Solar Power

For minimalist travelers, the teardrop travel trailer style is becoming extremely popular.

These trailers offer stronger, physical shelter compared to regular tent camping. And for EV owners, their smaller footprint and weight allow for greater range than large, heavy RVs.

Polydrops P17A offers an aerodynamic design combined with a full solar array to be self-sufficient for off grid travel. The indoor area is spacious for two adults and you can cook regular meals using their trunk kitchen.

>> Learn more about the Polydrops P17A

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The Perfect, All Electric Travel Trailer

All electric trailers for boondocking are still a relatively new segment in the camping and RV industry. But it’s looking promising. Here’s what we’d personally like to see in our perfect, all electric travel trailer of the future:

• Large enough for a family of 4 (2 adults and 2 children)
• Flexible layout
• Lightweight but strong materials (for EV driving range and towing considerations)
• Strong solar setup with battery — ability to create and store electricity for long term off grid travel
• Tow recharge capability — would be nice if the kinetic energy while being towed could be converted and stored in a battery that could then go back into the RV
• Aerodynamic design to help with towing range
• Reasonable initial cost but with lots of upgrades and options to add on (as needed)

What would your dream set up be? Let us know in the comments below.

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