THOR Unveils World’s First Long-Range Electric RV
Electric RV chassis assembly line. Photo courtesy Harbinger Motors Corp.
ELKHART, IN—THOR Industries Inc. has unveiled what its claims is the world's first range-extended electric Class A motorhome. It features a center-mounted 140-kilowatt-hour battery pack and an 800-volt electrical architecture that enables rapid charging.
The Embark will be produced by THOR’s Entegra Coach Corp. subsidiary in Middlebury, IN. The 30-foot RV is built on a chassis made by Harbinger Motors Inc. in Garden Grove, CA (see photo above).
"Electrification will play a central role in the future of mobility, including RVing," says Bob Martin, president and CEO of THOR Industries. "This first-of-its-kind electric Class A motorhome reinforces [our] innovation leadership and offers unparalleled product differentiation for the Entegra Coach brand.
“The European design inspired Embark delivers the ultimate in travel freedom, comfort and sustainability while alleviating range anxiety,” claims Martin. “The vehicle integrates a low-emission gasoline range extender that can recharge the electric battery system, delivering up to 450 miles of range.
“The motorhome also delivers 105 miles of range on electric battery alone,” adds Martin. “The drivetrain [provides] instant torque, reduced sway and a quieter ride.”
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