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Lightship expands production of electric AE.1 trailers in Colorado

01.05.2026 22:27 1 min 2 sources
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Lightship expands production of electric AE.1 trailers in Colorado
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Lightship AE.1 Production Expansion

Lightship announced a 44,000-square-foot expansion of its Broomfield, Colorado facility to increase AE.1 electric trailer production fourfold by late 2026. The base price is now $157,500, with a 77-kWh battery as standard. Over 80% of components by cost are US-made.

Other reports indicate that by early 2026, mass production of electric RVs for retail buyers hasn't begun. The only serial production model remains the Lightship AE.1, while major manufacturers like Winnebago and Thor are still in prototype or rental fleet pilot stages.

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