Lightship, America’s first all-electric recreational vehicle (RV) company, is bringing its flagship product, the Lightship L1 to Las Vegas, NV for the first time – at the Sema Show. The L1 is an aerodynamic, battery-powered travel trailer and the first purpose-built travel trailer with a self-propulsion system that enables near-zero range or mile-per-gallon efficiency loss for the vehicle towing it. Lightship co-founders Ben Parker and Toby Kraus saw an opportunity in the RV industry that reminded them of the early days they’d seen working at Tesla. Advancements, much less genuine innovation, had stagnated in the RV industry, the result of the market being dominated by only a few large companies. “One in 10 American families own an RV, but the RV industry hasn’t experienced innovation for decades,” said Ben Parker, Lightship Co-Founder and CEO. “Inefficient, unreliable product designs and a power experience that relies on smelly, noisy, gas or propane generators fundamentally hinder the amazing experience of traveling in the outdoors.” Lightship is taking a clean-sheet approach to building an all-electric recreational vehicle the same way Tesla disrupted the established automakers. The Lightship team, which includes alumni from Rivian, Proterra, Lucid and Zoox in addition to Tesla, is leveraging their expertise in automotive EV development and design to deliver the following: *A hyper-efficient design that is three times more aerodynamic than a traditional travel trailer for longer range and greater efficiency, which means a 300-mile range electric vehicle (EV) used to tow it remains a 300-mile range EV, and a 25-mpg gas truck remains a 25-mpg gas truck. *An electric powertrain with up to 80 kWh of onboard battery capacity allowing the trailer to propel itself and achieve near-zero range or efficiency loss for the tow vehicle. *A no-compromise battery system that can provide a week of off-grid power without charging. Coupled with up to 3 kW of solar power, the RV can power the living needs of its occupants and eliminates the reliance on propane and other fossil fuels. *An ecosystem of all-electric appliances, connected features, and modern amenities for a seamless camping experience. The Lightship L1 has a starting price of $125,000 or $118,400 after an available tax credit and is available now for a $500 reservation at www.lightshiprv.com. Production is expected to begin in late 2024. Come see the Lightship L1 prototype for yourself at the Sema show in Las Vegas from October 30th to November 3rd. While Sema is an industry only show, the general public can attend on Friday, November 3rd with a Semafest ticket. The Lightship L1 prototype will be open for tours in the Electrified and Future Propulsion area of the show. Lightship L1 Travel Trailer Additional specifications include: *Length: 27 ft *Width: 8 ft 6 in *Height: 6 ft 9 in (road mode); 10 ft (camp mode) *Gross Vehicle Weight: 7,500 lbs. (fully loaded) *Sleeping capacity: 4-6 depending on configuration *More information about the Lightship L1 is available here: https://www.lightshiprv.com/. About Lightship Founded in 2020, Lightship is America’s first all-electric RV company on a mission to reimagine the recreational vehicle experience by designing and producing aerodynamic, battery-powered trailers for the electric age. As the macro transition to an all-electric transportation ecosystem accelerates, Lightship is building a critical element to enable the electrification of pickup trucks and SUVs, while bringing the increased convenience and superior performance that electrification offers to a pastime enjoyed by 1 in 10 American families. Based in San Francisco and Boulder, Colorado, Lightship sells its products direct to U.S. customers on the company’s website: https://www.lightshiprv.com/. Press Release Type: Vehicle Company: Lightship RV Booth #: Sema Electrified Show Categories: Mobile Electronics & Technology Media Contact Name: Amanda Winther Media Contact Email: amanda.winther@lightshiprv.com Media Contact Phone: 2038588124 Photo Gallery: 102821