Electric RVs & Campers
Electric recreational vehicles (RVs) represent the convergence of two lifestyle trends: zero-emission mobility and off-grid living. From campervans and motorhomes to towable trailers, electrification is reshaping the RV experience with quieter operation, reduced emissions, and integration of solar, battery storage, and smart energy systems.
Electrification of the RV sector is still in its early days, with most activity in Europe and North America at the campervan and trailer level. Fully electric motorhomes are limited by battery weight and range constraints but are expected to grow as battery densities improve. In the near term, expect hybrid solutions — EV tow vehicles paired with energy-rich trailers, or campervans built on existing electric van platforms. Over the next decade, electric RVs will likely become central to sustainable travel and ecotourism.
Below is a list of 2025-2026 battery electric (BEV) models available worldwide; hybrids are not included.
| Brand | Model | Category |
|---|---|---|
| Bowlus | Volterra | camper |
| Dethleffs | E.HOME Caravan | Motorhome | camper |
| Lightship | AE.1 Cosmos | camper |
| Dalbury | E Electric | campervan |
| LEVC | e-Camper | campervan |
| Iridium | E-Mobil | motorhome |
| Stella Vita | motorhome | |
| THOR | Vision | motorhome |
| Winnebago | ERV | motorhome |
| Pebble | Flow | RV |
| Sylvansport | Zeus | RV |
| Airstream | eStream | trailer |
| Crawler | E-trail | trailer |
| Retreat Caravans | ERV | trailer |
Taxonomy of RV Types
| Category | Definition | Electric Relevance |
|---|---|---|
| Motorhomes | Self-propelled RVs with living quarters built into the chassis. Includes Class A (bus-like), Class B (van conversions), and Class C (truck/van chassis with cab-over). | Electrification applies to the drivetrain. Early entrants include e-RVs based on van platforms (e.g., Ford E-Transit, Mercedes eSprinter conversions). |
| Campervans | Compact van-based RVs, typically smaller than Class C motorhomes, often with pop-up roofs. Common in Europe. | A natural early EV niche, since electric vans can be converted to campervans without requiring large batteries for propulsion. |
| Campers (Truck Campers) | Removable living units mounted on pickup truck beds. | Electrification mostly affects the host pickup truck (e.g., Ford Lightning with camper). The camper itself may feature solar or battery packs for off-grid use. |
| Trailers / Caravans | Towable RVs with no engine. Range from small teardrops to large fifth-wheel trailers. | Tow vehicle must be electric. Some manufacturers add independent battery packs or even powered axles (e.g., Lightship L1) to reduce range loss. |
| RV (General Use) | Used loosely to describe any recreational vehicle, but often shorthand for motorhomes in U.S. usage. | All the above. |