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Lightship expands Broomfield factory to produce 500 electric RVs per year

18.06.2026 05:11 1 min 3 sources
Hoodline ISL + 2 more
Lightship expands Broomfield factory to produce 500 electric RVs per year
Original source: Hoodline

In Brief

Lightship is expanding its Broomfield production facility from 32,000 to 76,000 sq ft, aiming to boost annual output from 80 to about 500 electric AE.1 trailers. The company raised $26.6 million in funding.

Lightship, founded in 2020, is expanding production of its fully electric AE.1 trailer at its Broomfield, Colorado, plant. The facility will grow from 32,000 to 76,000 square feet, increasing annual output from 80 to approximately 500 units.

The trailer features a 77 kWh battery, solar panels, and the TrekDrive system, which reduces towing load via a battery and motor on the rear axle. About 80% of components are U.S.-made. The company recently secured $26.6 million in financing.

Meanwhile, Broomfield officials are considering new parking restrictions for large vehicles, including RVs. A proposed ordinance would limit street parking to 72 hours within a two-week period, as complaints about long-term parking rose from 99 in 2024 to 121 in 2025.

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Electric RV Startup Lightship Expands Broomfield Factory to Tackle Long Waitlists

26.04.2026 Hoodline ISL Original source

Electric RV manufacturer boosts Broomfield facility, production

26.04.2026 The Denver Post HRV Original source

Broomfield considers 72-hour parking limit for RVs on city streets

10.02.2026 Denver 7 Colorado News (KMGH) ISL Original source

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