Manufacturer Unveils Electric Motorhome Powered by Solar Energy That Can Last a Week Without Recharging

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Published on 20/01/2023 at 22:06

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The American Company, Winnebago, Developed an Electric Motorhome Powered by Solar Energy. The Vehicle Offers a Range of 174 km with Just One Charge.

Winnebago, a company that produces motorhomes, announced this week its fully electric prototype powered by solar energy, named eRV2. Based on the same chassis as the Ford-E Transit, the electric motorhome looks like a conventional van on the outside and provides a range of 174 km per charge. The American company equipped the vehicle with a trick up its sleeve, a 48-volt and 15 kWh battery stored under the floor.

Electric Motorhome Comes with Solar Panels Installed on the Roof and Sides

The battery powers only the internal amenities for a week without recharging, including heater, air conditioning, shower, ceiling fan, and refrigerator. The secret to keeping this setup running is a set of solar panels of 900 watts installed on the roof that keeps the battery charged. According to the expectations of the responsible company, with just 4 hours of sunlight a day, it is possible to stay unplugged for up to a week.

The interior of the vehicle, in turn, features several recycled materials, including carpets, flooring, mattresses, and finishes. With a promise to provide a multifunctional and calm environment, the electric motorhome also includes workspaces and integrated charging ports. A Wi-Fi router is also included in the package.

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It is worth noting that the fabric covering the cabin seats is also plant-based, and the countertops are made of biodegradable materials. In the end, Winnebago still has not revealed some technical details and made it clear that the model is still a concept with no date set for market release.

The company highlights that the range of the model is still low to meet the demands of a standard customer who buys an RV. The goal is for the owner to be able to drive for at least three hours between charges. Nonetheless, it is a concept capable of demonstrating that the recreational vehicle market is also focused on zero-emission models.

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According to Julio Lemos, co-founder of Estrella Mobil, this is an exclusive and customized production model built on the Sprinter Van, a very robust vehicle. It is equipped for total energy autonomy, has 800 watts of solar generation, and includes the complete energy management system and lithium battery bank from Dutch company Victron Energy.

Lemos explains that, through a hydronic system, equipment that eliminates the need for gas is used with diesel from the vehicle’s tank, allowing heating of the water and the internal environment of the motorhome.

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The VW Beetle has gained prominence in various parts of the world, being one of the most sold and iconic vehicles in Brazil’s history. Thus, a Beetle motorhome, known as Super Bugger, is being sold in the USA.

The model features interesting details and costs around R$ 216, 43 thousand. This model is listed on the famous classified ad website eBay, and according to the advertisement, it is a Super Bugger from the year 1969.

The vehicle has been transformed into a motorhome, reminiscent of some transformations done on Kombis. Meanwhile, in the USA, the motorhome version of the Beetle has become a reality. During the 1970s, a company offered kits for building and conversion.

Manufacturer Unveils Electric Motorhome Powered by Solar Energy That Can Last a Week Without Recharging

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