America’s first all-electric journey trailer broadens its vary with two new fashions

Launched because the Lightship L1 in 2023, this smooth replace of the normal journey trailer made its debut because the Lightship AE.1 Cosmos Version. With this primary run of high-spec, electrically-assisted RVs present in manufacturing, the San Francisco and Colorado-based firm has now launched the 2 observe up trim ranges.

These are the Lightship AE.1 Atmos and Panos , each of which incorporate the corporate’s proprietary TrekDrive propulsion expertise. Merely put, that is an onboard battery and electrical motor that takes an enormous quantity of the pressure away from towing, permitting for longer, extra environment friendly distant overlaying. If you park up, it additionally creates the last word quiet tenting expertise, with no intrusive generator noise.

Of specific curiosity to EV house owners – the Lightships are seen right here behind a Rivian R1T – the TrekDrive system has been designed to function independently of the towing automobile. Various on-board sensors that detect the varied forces on the trailer – equivalent to acceleration, braking and cornering – and adapt the drivetrain to make sure it matches up easily.

The brand new interiors observe the light-filled path of the unique Cosmos. First up is the AE.1 Atmos, which packs a 77kWh battery along with 1.8kW of built-in photo voltaic roof panels. Commonplace gear features a absolutely outfitted kitchen (range, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, microwave, and so forth) and toilet, the latter occupying a full-width slot on the rear of the trailer.

The Atmos will get the complete set of towing expertise, which incorporates powered stabilisers and an auto levelling system in addition to an all-round ‘LookOut’ digital camera system. Color methods are saved easy and lowkey on the outside, with muted grey-greens (ShadeMoss) and brown (GraniteBraun) along with a extra conventional trailer white (SnowLine). Inside, there’s a alternative of 4 color mixtures, all of which use contrasting upholstery and wall trim with a vaguely mid-century focus.

The Panos is a extra inexpensive alternative. For a begin, the battery capability is decreased to 44kWh and the photo voltaic panels are additionally halved, and sure components of the premium towing system at the moment are optionally available. You additionally should ditch the dishwasher and the principle sleeping house is mounted and never convertible right into a lounge space. There’s just one inside choice, a slightly nautical blue trim with pink detailing.

Each fashions sleep a most of 4, however for a extra satisfying and spacious expertise we propose you stick to 2. That maxes out the loft-like inside, with its array of ten panoramic home windows (4 of which open and have built-in bug screens). An optionally available motorised awning can also be obtainable for each.

Lightship expects to begin delivering the AE.1 Atmos in Spring 2026, with the Panos mannequin following later within the 12 months.