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Foldable micro-caravan Dashaway ECT: kitchen and toilet for EVs

20.07.2026 04:42 1 min 2 sources РУС
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Foldable micro-caravan Dashaway ECT: kitchen and toilet for EVs
Original source: Netzwelt

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Wheelhome unveiled the foldable Dashaway ECT micro-caravan for Tesla Model 3 and other EVs. It sets up in 5 minutes and includes a kitchen and toilet.

British company Wheelhome has unveiled the foldable micro-caravan Dashaway ECT, originally designed for the Tesla Model 3 but now compatible with several electric vehicles. When folded, it measures 3.8 × 1.1 meters and weighs 370 kg, minimizing impact on driving range.

At the campsite, the caravan unfolds in about five minutes, offering a sleeping area of 196×127 cm, standing height of 1.8 m, two seats, a table, an induction hob, a sink, a microwave, a 12-liter refrigerator, and space for a portable toilet. Power comes from a 3 kWh battery and solar panels, plus an external 10-liter tank.

The price is stated differently: according to one source it is about 22,780 euros, according to another it is 19,750 pounds (about 22,780 euros).

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Micro-caravan with kitchen and toilet

15.05.2026 Racing.nl NLD Original source

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