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Lightship expands Colorado plant, makes 77 kWh battery standard

27.04.2026 05:32 2 min 5 sources РУС
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Lightship expands Colorado plant, makes 77 kWh battery standard
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US electric RV maker Lightship is expanding its Colorado facility from 32,000 to 76,000 sq ft, quadrupling production capacity by end of 2026. The AE.1 now comes standard with a 77 kWh battery, starting at $157,500.

US electric RV manufacturer Lightship is expanding its production facility in Colorado. The plant area will increase from 32,000 to 76,000 square feet (from 3,000 to over 7,000 square meters), enabling a more than fourfold increase in production capacity by the end of 2026. The expansion is expected to be completed by summer 2026.

The company has also simplified its AE.1 model lineup, making the 77 kWh battery pack standard on all vehicles. The starting price for the AE.1 is $157,500.

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