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KEPLO, founded by former Li Auto employees, has unveiled its first hybrid range-extended towable RV. The company also raised 45 million yuan in angel funding. Sales in the US are set to begin in Q3 2026.
KEPLO, founded in 2023 by former Li Auto employees, has unveiled its first product — a hybrid range-extended towable RV. The model was designed by Richard Kim. The initial price was around $80,000, with the future lineup covering a range from $40,000 to $100,000.
KEPLO completed an angel round of 45 million yuan (about $6.2 million) from institutional investors and family offices. The project team consists mainly of former Li Auto employees, as well as specialists from Airstreamⓘ, Thor Industries, and Faraday Future. The company plans to leverage the experience and supply chains of the Chinese EV industry to enter the mass market.
The first product — a range-extended towable RV for the North American market — is in production testing. Pre-sales and deliveries in the US are scheduled for Q3 2026.
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KEPLO, a company founded by former Li Auto employees, has launched its first travel trailer with a range-extender powertrain. Designed by Richard Kim,...
KEPLO, a company founded by former Li Auto employees, has launched its first travel trailer with a range-extender powertrain. Designed by Richard Kim, the initial model was priced around $80,000, with future products planned to cover a range from $40,000 to $100,000.
Smart RV startup KEPLO has secured 45 million yuan in angel funding. The company, founded in 2023, is developing a range-extender travel trailer for t...
Smart RV startup KEPLO has secured 45 million yuan in angel funding. The company, founded in 2023, is developing a range-extender travel trailer for the North American market, with plans to start pre-sales soon and begin deliveries in Q3 2026. Its team includes many former Li Auto employees and veterans from Airstream and Thor Industries, aiming to target the mass market with a starting price around $80,000.
The smart RV company KEPLO has reportedly completed a 45 million yuan angel funding round. The company, founded in 2023, is developing a range-extende...
The smart RV company KEPLO has reportedly completed a 45 million yuan angel funding round. The company, founded in 2023, is developing a range-extender travel trailer for the North American market, with plans to start pre-sales soon and begin deliveries in the US in Q3 2026. The team includes former executives from Li Auto, BMW, and US RV manufacturers.
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Chinese startup KEPLO, founded in 2023, has completed an angel round of 45 million yuan from venture capital funds and family offices. The company is developing a hybrid-powered towable RV for the US market.
Chinese startup KEPLO, founded by former Li Auto employees, has secured about $10 million in angel funding. The company is developing a hybrid range-extender towable RV for the US market, with deliveries expected to start in Q3 2026.
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China's Ministry of Commerce and eight other departments issued a notice outlining 17 policy measures to boost the automotive aftermarket. The measures cover regulated vehicle modification, support for the RV and camping industry, and development of classic cars. Key provisions include simplifying campsite approval, improving RV travel infrastructure, and establishing technical standards for modifications.
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