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German company Ari Motors has introduced an electric camper based on a light commercial vehicle. The 3.82-meter-long model falls into the L7e category, offers 230 km of range, and provides 2.8 m² of living space without furniture. Pricing starts at €30,381 in Germany.

The Sonnencamping site in Albstadt offers 16 motorhome pitches at a price of 16 euros during the high season. Payment is made via a parking ticket machine, with an additional resort tax of 2 euros per adult. Wi-Fi is available for 75 cents per hour, water costs 10 cents per 8 liters, and electricity is charged at 84 cents per kWh.

German company Ari Motors has introduced the Ari 458 Pro electric camper van measuring 3.8 meters in length. The vehicle features a 20 hp electric motor, offers two battery options providing 75-143 miles of range, and starts at 30,000 euros, with production beginning in May in Borna.

Harsewinkel resident Joachim Reim converted a former yellow DHL delivery van into a motorhome by himself. The conversion cost around 3000 euros, and the vehicle is now used for travels across Europe from April to October.

On Good Friday, a defective motorhome blocked the intersection of federal highway B 85 and district road REG 3 in Linden. A complete failure of the electronics and engine of the nearly new vehicle required police to change traffic management. After intervention from other motorhome drivers, the door was opened and the engine restarted, with traffic flow restored by 2:00 PM.

Campsites in Germany set a record for overnight stays in 2025. According to the Federal Statistical Office, 44.7 million overnight stays were recorded, accounting for 9% of the country's total tourist traffic. The cost of accommodation for caravans and campers increased by 28.7% compared to 2020, reaching an average of 40 euros per night for a family of three.