Winnebago kicks offeVanlifewith the all-electric eRV2
by Thomas Ricker from The Verge - All Posts on (#6819Q)
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Winnebago's name is synonymous with vanlife, which makes its new all-electric eRV2 notable for an industry built on top of diesel engines. It's just a prototype, but this one is fully operational and actually on the road with a fleet of customers for six months of field testing. Input from those early experiences will ultimately inform the eRV's final design and help kick off an era of #eVanlife in the process.
The eRV2 is a follow-up to the eRV concept announced last year. It's built around the Ford E-Transit chassis with a range of 108 miles (174km) from its 68kWh battery. Yes, that's paltry for a vehicle that will be used by adventure seekers far away from EV charging networks but fine for field testing a prototype, I guess. Winnebago...