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Lightship AE.1: only production electric RV, output to quadruple by end of 2026

03.07.2026 03:09 1 min 2 sources
The Weekly Driver ENG + 1 more
Lightship AE.1: only production electric RV, output to quadruple by end of 2026
Original source: The Weekly Driver

In Brief

Lightship expands its Colorado factory by 44,000 sq ft to more than quadruple production of the AE.1 electric trailer by late 2026. The model remains the only production electric RV, while Winnebago and Thor are still at prototype stage.

Lightship has announced a 44,000-square-foot expansion of its factory in Broomfield, Colorado, aiming to more than quadruple production of the AE.1 electric trailer by the end of 2026.

The base price of the model is now $157,500, and the 77 kWh battery has become standard. Over 80% of the components by value are manufactured in the United States.

As of early 2026, the Lightship AE.1 remains the only production electric RV available to retail customers. Major manufacturers such as Winnebago and Thor are still at the prototype stage or running pilot programs for rental fleets.

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