5 Benefits of Electric RVs

There’s been a lot of excitement over electric RVs coming to the market. With concerns over climate change, fuel prices, and reducing your carbon footprint, electric RVs offer an eco-friendly alternative. Earlier this year, Winnebago and Thor revealed their new concept models powered by electricity instead of fuel to eliminate harmful carbon emissions. And while those models aren’t yet available, you can expect them to roll out soon. To get a better idea of what the future of RVing may look like, here are RV Trader’s five benefits of electric RVs.

1. Electric RVs Have Innovative Designs

Prototype electric RVs feature cutting-edge technology that makes them both eco-friendly and enjoyable for camping or roadtrips. Here are a few new ones coming to the market, possibly by 2023:

• Winnebago eRV: Winnebago’s completely electric, zero-emission eRV concept is a class B camper van with appliances such as a fridge, water heater, and stovetop all running on electricity. This RV can even be controlled from a tablet or smartphone app.
• Thor Vision and Airstream eStream: Thor recently revealed two new prototypes. Their Vision vehicle concept is a class B+ motorhome hybrid with an electric battery and fuel cell. Their electric Airstream travel trailer eStream concept is fashioned like a vintage silver bullet. It can be operated by its owner using a remote, and its tow lights sync up automatically with your vehicle.
  

2. Electric RVs Are Going Further

These new RV prototypes run on rechargeable batteries that are taking these vehicles further distances. Winnebago’s eRV can reach nearly 125 miles before it needs to be recharged. Meanwhile, the smaller Vision concept by Thor can reach up to 300 miles on a single charge. Since this is new technology, you can only expect to reach further distances in the future as the industry makes the move to electric.

3. Electric RVs Are More Accessible

These prototypes allow you to charge your electric RV’s battery at plug-in stations. You could do this from the convenience of your own home garage, rather than having to make a run to a filling station. Plus, more RV parks are putting in their own charging stations, and National Parks like Zion and the Grand Canyon are doing the same. And with your RV fully charged, you won’t have to find hookups or use a propane tank, instead, you have a power source readily available for your fridge, hot water, and heat.

4. Less Maintenance and Repairs with Electric RVs

Less vehicle parts means less routine RV maintenance and repairs with these electric vehicles. You can expect these vehicles to do away with a lot of mechanical parts you currently find with RVs, which gives you less to worry about as an RV owner. Plus, in addition to your fuel savings, this will prevent any unexpected costs from fixing your vehicle when something goes wrong.

5. Electric RVs Are Eco-Friendly

While there are a number of ways to go green while RVing, electric RVs will be a big step when it comes to reducing your carbon footprint. These vehicles will use renewable energy and eliminate harmful carbon dioxide emissions when you travel. And using your self-sufficient electric RV on a camping trip is one more way you can feel connected with the great outdoors.

While the industry is still in the early stages of developing electric RVs, you can expect more to come in the near future. In addition to Winnebago and Thor, other top brands including Volkswagen, SylvanSport, Mercedes-Benz, and Nissan are currently looking to design vehicles for the electric RV market and potentially release their own eco-friendly RVs. If you’re shopping for a new or used RV, be sure to see a nationwide selection on RVTrader.com!