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Coachmen RV just debuted the RVEX, an all-electric Class B motorhome. This van-sized rig comes from a company with a long history in the RV industry and arrives at a time when more people want to travel without the noise and emissions of a gas engine. Built for those long stretches between plugs, the RVEX has 270 miles on a single charge—enough to cruise backroads or chase sunsets without hesitation. At around $150,000, it enters a market where electric options seemed out of reach and silent, smoke-free camping becomes a reality.
Inside the RVEX, space folds and moves to fit whatever the day brings. Two power sofas slide and recline into a full king-size bed, turning the living space into a comfortable sleeping area for two. A small kitchen awaits nearby with a single induction stove that heats up fast and clean, a pull-out pantry for dry goods, a mini-fridge to keep drinks cold and a sink with a tall faucet for easy rinsing. Overhead cabinets surround the walls to store clothes, tools or trail maps. Out back the doors open wide and a drop-down tailgate creates a level loading area for bikes, coolers or folding chairs. Pull up to a lakeside and the rear configuration allows the outside in.
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Power comes from a setup that keeps the fun going long after the sun goes down. A specialized lithium battery bank separates the house systems—lights, fans and the refrigerator—from the main drive batteries so you can power everything without using up your range. A 1,000-watt array of solar panels on top collects sunlight and feeds it directly back into the system, extending off-grid days into weekends. Charge at a campsite or let the roof do the work; either way the RVEX hums quietly, no engine roar to scare off wildlife or wake the neighbors.
Weight matters in a system like this where every pound drains the battery. Coachmen worked with Genesis Products to swap out heavy staples for smarter alternatives. G-Strong panels with foam core that reduce s bulk while maintaining strength, are used on the walls, floor and ceiling. Cabinets use G-Lite plywood with Lisocore sheets which have a rippling wood interior and weigh 47% less than regular boards. It all adds up quick: smaller loads mean longer drives, faster acceleration and batteries that can take more adventures. The whole build is based on a Chevrolet BrightDrop chassis, an electric platform that starts low and scales up for van life, keeping cost in mind.
Zach Eppers, Coachmen’s general manager says this is a test into new territory. “We wanted to make something sharp and durable, priced so those who want to go electric can actually get behind the wheel,” he explains. That philosophy is evident in things like the aerodynamic shell outside which cuts through wind with minimal drag or the unique wheels that grip the road on wet pavement. The RVEX will debut soon at the Forest River Expo in Elkhart, Indiana and dealers and early fans will get to see it up close. Production starts next year, and by then, electric RVs will have gone from novelty to the new normal.
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