Best solar panels for motorhomes 2026: flexible, rigid and foldable

Rapido launches premium V62 on Fiat Ducato, Sun Living offers budget C 65 SL at around 65,000 euros, and Dethleffs presents all-wheel-drive Globebus Performance 4×4 T16 starting at 94,999 euros.

German manufacturer Ari Motors has introduced the compact motorhome Ari 458 Pro Camper based on the Ari 458 Pro model. The vehicle measures 3.82 meters in length, 1.49 meters in width, and 1.85 meters in height, with a usable area of 2.8 square meters. An electric motor with 5 kW (20 hp) powers the vehicle to a top speed of 70 km/h. Battery options include 15 kWh (120 km range) and 23.5 kWh (230 km range). Solar panels are available as an option. The price in Germany starts at 25,000 euros.

German manufacturer Dethleffs has introduced the c.fold, a folding caravan prototype designed to be towed by electric vehicles. When folded for travel, its height is reduced to 1.65 m to minimize aerodynamic drag, which the company claims can extend an EV's range by up to 100 km compared to a conventional caravan. The interior features a kitchen, an expandable bathroom, and storage, powered by solar panels and lithium batteries.