Airstream’s first production-spec electric camper trailer has a 10.3-kWh battery pack. Unlike the much larger and more expensive Lightship RV, this trailer doesn’t have powered wheels. The Airstream’s battery powers all the appliances. Airstream, maker of iconic aluminum travel trailers, has finally entered into the electric era with the new Basecamp Xe. Based on the regular Basecamp model, the Xe adds a battery pack and a bunch of solar panels on the roof to power all the amenities inside. That said, Airstream’s first electric camper doesn’t have electric motors to alleviate the range loss experienced by the vehicle that’s towing it. The company showcased a rather impressive electric trailer concept called the eStream back in 2022 that had a huge 80-kilowatt-hour battery pack and could assist the towing vehicle while
