Towing is a sore point for would-be EV adopters (as Ford belatedly realized, to its cost). The most elegant solution may not be to bulk up on batteries in the towing vehicle, but rather to electrify the tow itself. This approach holds great promise not only in trucking applications (see our recent feature article, Electrifying the Box), but also in the RV world.
California-based Evotrex has launched an RV trailer that can generate its own power, intelligently manage energy consumption, and even transfer energy to the towing vehicle to maximize range.
The Evotrex-PG5, which represents Evotrex’s entry into the RV market, offers “luxury amenities and adventure-ready design,” and is designed for extended off-grid travel. It features a unified energy system that combines a 43 kWh LFP battery, 1.5 kW of solar generation capacity, and a gas-powered onboard generator.
Like the electrified semi-trailers offered by Range Energy and Trailer Dynamics, Evotrex’s PG5 has its own electric motor, which is controlled by a force sensor to support the towing vehicle with just the right amount of torque. This not only increases range, but also stabilizes towing and improves maneuverability. Once unhitched, the same system enables remote maneuvering for parking and campsite positioning.
The PG5 can export power to run tools, cooking gear and camping equipment (vehicle-to-load), or to supply backup power to a home during outages (vehicle-to-home). An innovative feature called RangeBoost enables vehicle-to-vehicle charging—the PG5 is capable of bidirectional energy transfer to and from the towing vehicle, extending usable range.
“Our goal with the PG5 was to design an RV that empowers adventurers to explore without compromise,” said Alex Xiao, CEO and founder of Evotrex. “Its power-generating capabilities and intelligent energy management system provide the comfort, reliability and control needed for confident off-grid travel.”
Preorders for the Evotrex-PG5 are now open, and production is scheduled to begin by the end of 2026. The standard Evotrex-PG5 Pioneer model starts at $119,990, and the fully loaded Evotrex-PG5 Atlas is priced at $159,990.
Source: Evotrex
