U.S.-based premium camper maker Bowlus has unveiled the Volterra, which it calls the world’s first fully electric trailer. Equipped with solar panels and a large battery, it accumulates plenty of power for the appliances on board and even some external ones, too.
The innovative solar panel roof is rated at a nominal 480W and is said to be 12 percent more efficient than conventional designs. It also weighs around one-third less than standard solar panels.
The energy received is stored in a LiFePo4 battery rated at 17 kWh. The charging occurs whenever there is sun, including when the trailer is in motion. Parking it enables you to unfold a couple of extra solar panels for more electricity. A 20A charging port is provided for charging. Bowlus believes the trailer can extend the range of your EV by around 65 miles (105 kilometers).
Depending on your chosen version, the trailer weighs between 3,300 and 4,000 pounds (1.5 – 1.8 metric tons). According to Bowlus’ calculations, transporting it with an EV will only reduce its range to around 70 percent of the original.
Another interesting feature comes in the form of Starlink internet support. Amenities on board also include a kitchen with a fridge, a freezer and an induction stove, transforming sleeping places, a split system for air conditioning, heated floors, and a shower cabin that’s separate from the WC.
Prices start from a cool 310,000 USD.
