- Pebble first showed its Flow electric travel trailer in 2023
- The Pebble Flow is expected to enter production early this year
- The Pebble Flow costs $109,000 and comes with a 45-kwh LFP battery pack
California-based startup Pebble on Monday unveiled a production-intent version of its Flow EV travel trailer, which it hopes to begin delivering to customers in the first half of the year.
First shown in 2023, the Pebble Flow uses a 45-kwh LFP battery pack and self propulsion to assist a tow vehicle, helping to counteract the substantial range loss EVs experience while towing, or the equivalent drop in fuel economy for gasoline and diesel vehicles, the startup claims.
Battery specs are unchanged from what Pebble previously discussed, but the company claims it has made changes to the drivetrain, which can also be used to align the trailer with a tow hitch and even maneuver it in and out of parking spaces using a remote-control function, as part of a smartphone app.
As before, Pebble claims the battery pack can also be used as a backup power source at campsites. It can be charged using conventional AC or DC connectors, as well as an integrated 1.1-kw solar array.
Pebble Flow EV travel trailer
Pebble made some design tweaks, including integrated taillights, aimed at improving both aerodynamics and ground clearance. It also increased the size of the Flow’s pass-through storage space, and added all-terrain levelers and a hitch receiver for accessories like bike racks.
Pebble Flow EV travel trailer
Changes were also made inside, including cabinets that flip up rather than down for easier access, side and rear windows that flip open to increase airflow, a bigger door opening, and increased storage space. A motorized awning has been added as well which, along with lights, stairs, and stabilizers, can be activated at the push of a button.
Pebble expects to begin production early this year, with the first customer deliveries following soon after. Customers can reserve a build slot with a $500 refundable deposit.
The first examples will be Founders Editions with all options included and available limited-edition colors. Pebble didn’t break out of the cost of those version, but regular pricing starts at $109,000 for the basic version and $125,000 for a dual-motor version bundling remote control and other tech features.Â
Pebble isn’t the only startup thinking along these lines. The Lightship AE.1 Cosmos Edition is another travel trailer with a built-in battery pack for supplementary propulsion—and a $250,000 starting price. Airstream unveiled an EV-friendly travel trailer concept in 2023, while Thor Industries—owner of the iconic trailer brand—has proposed a range-extended electric RV as an alternative.
