With the advent of electric vehicles, the issue of autonomy is becoming a real issue for frequent travelers and is one of the main concerns for users of recreational vehicles: motorhomes, campers and other caravans, who may soon be forced to go electric.

This is what the American specialist imagined Lantern L1, the first aerodynamic caravan designed for electric cars. In practice, it has its own electric motor and battery, which allows not to load the mechanics of the tow truck (either electric or thermal) and thus preserve its autonomy.

Wondering why the L1 looks different than the other trailers? Our dual-mode trailer quickly switches from road mode to camp mode. In Camp Mode, the L1 grows to 10 feet tall with a spacious 7’6″ interior. pic.twitter.com/on9rDQhXkq

— Lightship RV (@LightshipRV) March 21, 2023

Lightship L1: battery capacity up to 80 kWh

Founded in 2020 and based in Colorado, USA, Lighthouse has former employees of Tesla, Rivian, Proterra, Lucid and Zoox on its team, which allows them to use their experience in the development and design of electric vehicles to create an electric caravan that is unique in the market.

The Lightship L1 Caravan has been built with a truly efficient design that is advertised as such three times more aerodynamic than a traditional caravan. 8.5 meters long and 2 meters high, the L1 can expand once on stage to 3 meters high.

Equipped with a roof, as well as various canopies that unfold from the sides solar panelswhich can generate up to 3 kW of electricity from renewable sources for recharging On-board battery 80 kW. This makes it possible to power the engine as well as electrical devices on board, and to be able to charge an electric car or even a house if necessary.

Lantern L1: panoramic view

Inside, the Lightship L1 caravan is spacious and includes many bay windows, as well as windows located in the pavilion, which allows for panoramic views outside, bringing wonderful light on board.

There is a seating area with many benches and a rectangular table: this space can be converted into beds at night to accommodate up to six people. To the side is a kitchen unit with plenty of storage space, worktop, fridge, sink and induction hob, not to mention a shower room off the lounge. Aft shower, wash basin and toilet.

The Lightship L1 Caravan is priced from $125,000, which is equivalentabout 116,000 euros. Pre-orders are already open, and the first deliveries are expected by the end of 2024.