Yes, the Slate DOES compete with the Maverick (and more!)

[gouacats]

Yeah, unfortunately about the only good electric tow vehicle right now is the Silverado EV with the extended battery, where you can do about 200 miles on a charge (while towing, 400ish not). The RV industry will need to start making more aerodynamic campers as electric vehicles become more common and popular.

I’m sure the 6.6 V8 is nice while towing, but I’d hate it every time I went to the fuel pump. I had a 6 cyl turbo diesel I was towing with and it was very efficient (15 mpg towing, 28-30 not towing) but maintenance and the emissions were a massive pain. We loved our camper but until there are some reasonable options for electric towing I’m not going to get another one.

Something like this EV Trailer is likely the future of pulling trailers with EVs. They have their own motors to assist with the pull. For the time being, unless you have a boat load of money, an EV is not the best choice for towing.

 

[Letas]

Something like this EV Trailer is likely the future of pulling trailers with EVs. They have their own motors to assist with the pull. For the time being, unless you have a boat load of money, an EV is not the best choice for towing.

Ha! I was just about to ask/inquire about this possibility. Cool to see its already moving forward.

 

[Dorbiman]

Yep, there's a few. Pebble and Lightship both have some really cool and innovative designs, though that price hurts. Maybe if I win the lottery!

e-axles on a trailer makes a lot of sense to me, as well as the solar panels to recharge a bit while you're camping.

 

[SLATEchad]

Something like this EV Trailer is likely the future of pulling trailers with EVs. They have their own motors to assist with the pull. For the time being, unless you have a boat load of money, an EV is not the best choice for towing.

Yep, there's a few. Pebble and Lightship both have some really cool and innovative designs, though that price hurts. Maybe if I win the lottery!

e-axles on a trailer makes a lot of sense to me, as well as the solar panels to recharge a bit while you're camping.

Yeah, those are both exciting options, and the Pebble is at least a little more compelling from a price standpoint, but the lightship is crazy expensive and $100k for a recreational vehicle I’m not living in full time doesn't come close to fitting in my budget. I know these startups have to get their feet under them and pay back investors before they can start dropping prices, but oof.