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KEPLO raises nearly $10M to build smart RV for US market

23.06.2026 01:27 1 min 2 sources
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KEPLO raises nearly $10M to build smart RV for US market
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In Brief

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.

Chinese startup KEPLO, founded by former employees of Li Auto, has raised approximately $10 million in an angel round. The funds will be used to launch mass production of the company's first product — a smart towable RV.

Key details

  • Type: towable RV with hybrid range-extender powertrain
  • Target market: United States
  • Planned delivery start: Q3 2026
  • Estimated price: around $80,000

The KEPLO team aims to leverage experience in electric vehicles and smart technologies to create a product that combines mobility and comfort for long-term living. The target price is lower than many competitors in the smart RV segment.

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Smart RV Startup KEPLO Secures Nearly $10 Million in Angel Funding, Aims to Build a True 'Mobile Home'

29.12.2025 手机新浪网 ENG Original source

Smart RV Company KEPLO Secures Nearly $10 Million in Angel Funding, Li Auto Spin-off Team Aims to Build a True 'Mobile Home'

29.12.2025 投资界 ZHO Original source

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