Finally, someone made one of these sleek, futuristic all-electric vans a proper campervan. In fact, his RollAway electric RV, based on GM’s BrightDrop Zevo 600 commercial van, is something closer to a five-star grumper. It’s not available for purchase, but you can try out the electric van life by renting it for trips around or outside of California.With 250 miles (402 km) of range and California’s robust EV charging network. With peace of mind, renters can rest easy and are further supported with the promise of 5-star vacation services. It certainly seems like a better way to step into the e-RV age than spending six figures on a 120-mile (193 km) leashed camper.
Whether it’s Rivian, Canoo, Arrival, or one of the myriad of e-van concepts and prototypes built from the ground up, every time we see one of the coolest, conceptual next-generation electric vans, we’re left with You can I can’t help but think, “That’s going to be a killer camper.” Instead, the global electric camper van market is heavily concentrated within the ICE-to-EV van nameplate range, such as the Ford E-Transit and Citroen e-Spacetourer.
Sunnyvale, Calif.-based RollAway has finally gone and done it…or at least it’s doing it. It turns the BrightDrop Zevo 600 into a capable, future-proof electric camper that you can drive here in 2023. The Zevo 600 seems like a very RV-friendly platform. A respectable 250 miles (402 km) estimated range and a large cargo area with 600 cubic feet (17 cubic meters) of space and 6.8 feet (2 m) of internal height. The Zevo 600 also features all-wheel drive and motor power of up to 300 hp and 390 lb-ft. GM says it can charge 160 miles (257 km) in an hour.
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RollAway’s first interior doesn’t quite match the futuristic concept car exterior feel found in real concept vans like the original Winnebago e-RV and Thor Vision Vehicle. luxury custom. RollAway’s sample floor plans may differ from the “next-generation interiors” the company says will be available when rentals officially open, but the central kitchen and bathroom areas, dining/living room A classic rear bed layout. .
RollAway offers three different grades of vans, starting with the classic two-seater queen bed model called the GlampVan. The LuxVan will be a more upscale version of that floor plan, with “spa-class bathrooms, spacious living/dining areas, and upscale furnishings and décor.” It has a bunk bed layout.
The interior of RollAway vans is quite luxurious for a camper, but what the company is really selling is closer to a full-service hotel. Accessible with a swipe and poke of a touchscreen, our on-demand virtual concierge service offers customizable activities and itineraries, both pre- and en-route. Onboard Starlink satellite internet ensures renters never leave the service area.
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RollAway is also planning farm-to-table breakfast packages, house cleaning services, room service, and more. Some services will be limited to certain regions and some will start after the initial launch.
As well as very effectively combining the three trending travel and mobility categories of camper rentals, glamping and EV travel into one, RollAway offers interested people a , provides a way to try out fully electric RVs and road trips. Backed by hotel-style vacation services.
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RollAway started taking pre-orders a few weeks in advance, offering packages starting at US$1,300 for a three-night stay. The company is now touting an early bird discount that cuts his three-night package price down to $800 for a booking fee of just $1. He plans to begin welcoming guests in his first Zevo 600 ‘Suite on Wheels’ camper van in August 2023.
Source: Rollaway
