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Electric trailers and RVs: new towing and charging solutions

14.07.2026 05:03 2 min 4 sources
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Electric trailers and RVs: new towing and charging solutions
Original source: New Atlas

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Lightship unveiled the Powersled cargo trailer with up to 240 kWh battery, while Evotrex introduced the PG5 RV that charges the towing EV. Only heavy-duty trucks like Ford Super Duty can tow a 15,000 lb RV.

Lightship, known for the AE.1 electric camper, has introduced the Powersled cargo trailer. It features a battery capacity of up to 240 kWh — nearly double that of a Tesla Cybertruck. The trailer uses the Trekdrive system to assist the towing vehicle and can output up to 38 kW when parked. The first order came from Exedy Drones for use as a mobile drone charging station.

California-based Evotrex presented the Evotrex-PG5 RV, which can charge the towing electric vehicle. The camper is equipped with a 43 kWh battery, solar panels, and a generator, providing over 270 kWh of energy. Production is expected to start in late 2026, with a base price from $119,900.

For towing a 15,000 lb RV, only heavy-duty trucks such as the Ford Super Duty, Chevy Silverado HD, and Ram 2500/3500 are suitable. Electric vehicles and Nissan or Toyota models cannot handle this load.

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