Winnebago unveiled a concept electric RV. (Winnebago photo)
Forest City-based Winnebago Industries has unveiled a concept motorhome that is electrically powered.
Winnebago’s director of advanced technology Jaime Sorenson says the battery configuration will meet the needs of a majority of new RV buyers who prefer to make trips under 200 miles.
“At the core of the eRV is an innovative all-electric power system built around an 86 kilowatt-hour high-voltage battery package that delivers power to the drivetrain and supplies electricity for all the onboard systems. The eRV can readily be charged almost anywhere – home, campgrounds, dedicated charging stations – in as little as 45 minutes.”
Sorenson says. He says a user will notice several differences right away when compared to the traditional motorhome. “There’s no LP on the vehicle, there’s no generator on the vehicle….
Winnebago shows off concept RV that runs on batteries
