Thor's ALL ELECTRIC Camper Van with 300 Mile Range!

In this episode we take a look at Thor's new all electric RV! This concept vehicle is completely state of the art and will give you 300 miles of range. But is that enough? Check out this van tour!
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[@danross7194]

Finally! An American RV that doesn’t look like grandma’s house! Love the innovative industrial design and look. Make the range 500 miles and I’m in! Love it!

[@sharonbraselton4302]

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[@moparman8254]

thats only on flat ground & not in the winter too'. in the winter the range . i bet its is greatly reducd if its like th rest of the ev cars^ trucks r '

[@natepolitics1490]

300 mile is great. I rented a car with 300 mile range and it was good. If you stop at fast charge station you can charge 80 percent of it in 30 to 45 mins giving you another 200 mile range. You will save a ton of money considering how much you use on traditional rv gas motor home.

[@serlegar]

@@moparman8254 Not too many peoples go camping in the winter.

[@mrrey8937]

@@moparman8254 .......and not fully loaded with all of your stuff. I can see it now.......drive 150 miles, if that, and have to recharge the rest of the day before getting to your camp site in pitch black.

[@cocochanel9291]

Looking forward to the future in the RV world. thanks for the tour !

[@sheenadunlap1775]

Finally, an innovative floorplan, different from any other that I have seen as well as modern, elegant design features! Knocked it out of the park!

[@samanthamariefreeman335]

If you are travelling and are always at home in your rv, what difference does the range make? What is the rush?? I think 300 miles is plenty of driving. That's 6 hours. Time for a break anyway!

[@edl617]

5 hours going 60 mph. But 300 mile range especially since I tend to drive 3 to 4 hours before taking a break

[@tommygatch]

300 mile range in ideal scenarios. What is the range when you are towing? How about if you need to run a heater or the air conditioner? Now let's talk about things such as climbing mountains, or bucking a headwind. All of that takes away from the range the same as it does with an internal combustion engine powered RV.

[@kathyfann]

People are often limited by days off

[@AyoCoat]

Facts

[@tommygatch]

Just an update. The F150 lightning, which I think would be a blast to own, has a 300 mile range. Motor Trend tested the best Lightning available with multiple trailers from 3100lbs to 7200lbs and found they could barely make 100miles.

[@jimthompson717]

Thor should give their designer a raise, a promotion. This is beautiful.

[@dcbel]

This is a beautiful prototype, and this is exciting for the future of electric RVs! ⚡🔌 Thank you for the tour!

[@thatserikwithak]

Found this video randomly. Have to give kudos for making an awesome review video. Great commentary, great camera work, great editing!

[@stachelust]

Love, love the modern design style (and purple is my fav)! The range is perfect (for me that wouldn't want to drive more than 5-6 hours at a time). It's actually a great application of a "range extender" fuel cell, my guess is likely hydrogen fueled. I prefer all electric cars but this could be good for RVs when you want the extra range vs. adding tons to the cost for extra batteries you might seldom actually use. I love the privacy windows vs. curtains, the drawer frig/freezers and combo mic/convection oven. When I see induction cook tops I always wish they would stow away making more counter space when you aren't cooking. Love the murphy bed addition. It always amazes me that a whole bedroom of space is used in a limited space RV. I'd even love it the beds lifted to the ceiling opening up space during the day. Excited to see this come to market!

[@maderightamerica3216]

They sure made it look inviting. It is going to be hard to beat this beauty. Awesome design job.

[@SelfMakeover]

Thanks for this great tour! I love watching this technology evolve. I'm waiting for the advancement to self-charging while driving utilizing solar panels on the roof. Then, we'll have something close to unlimited mileage.

[@NealBritt]

Thanks for sharing guys! Definitely a beautiful RV!

[@Haexje]

Yes 300 miles is enough for us! Great concept, can't wait!

[@CraigKell]

Sharp looking, I like the interior! 👍👍

[@kathyfann]

Yes with the trip planner that’s a must to give confidence you will be Ok 👍

[@OuschiMouschi]

I'm looking to purchase something within a year or so; but this is the best I have seen! I love this!

[@amandawilliams677]

Very cool to see where the industry is headed. I’m glad someone thinking outside the box and getting rid of the granny style boo-boo colors and decor!

[@davekent20]

WOW the future is looking great

[@laneyemmons4257]

300 miles is pretty good. Would be interested to know if 300 miles is with it fully loaded with gear, water, etc.

[@ChadandPaul]

Good question!

[@JonniesJourney]

Good question

[@HarborEdwin]

Of course not. ALL EV's base their projections on perfect case scenarios (e.g. zero winds, flat / non-winding road ways, etc.).

[@CharlieRasch]

I would prefer 1000 mile range for boondocking.

[@theodorehaskins3756]

@@HarborEdwin Even Gas/Diesel powered vans don’t get that kind of mileage my friend!

[@donjones1406]

They should consider a pull out cover for the moon roof that doubles as a solar panel, that way when the sun is at its highest and you need shade, you could also charge the battery! Love the styling and direction this is going. What would the range be pulling a medium sized two axle trailer?

[@natepolitics1490]

This is a concept I'm sure they have a solar panel roof

[@mikeklinger1712]

Solar is overrated! You need a lot more panels than the roof has room for to operate a charger! A hybrid van would be the ticket!

[@sunnymitchell9577]

gorgeous!!! 300 miles is great! Fear price is out of sight, though

[@evelyndunn50]

Wow thank you so much for sharing.

[@eddie0175b]

exactly what I have in mind if I purchase a class B van! Please Thor make it happen soon

[@bigj4223]

I'm sold on this RV already!! Even though it's a little smaller than I would like I would make the compromise in size for what it offers. I would be perfect for my retirement lifestyle. The most important thing for me would is the milage per charge. Three hundred miles is good 450 to 600 be great! I hope that the price range would be posted soon so I can make the necessary plans!! Thanks for the video!!

[@sharonbraselton4302]

buy 3 ttime next gen lithum 900 moles twange

[@pb8797]

Omg perfect! I’m so surprised that this is a Thor product! I actually want one

[@johnbuch5650]

This is awesome and the 300 mile range is fine. They should design a small garage that opens to a side door so you can load two bikes in there.Europe has had many of these EVRVs with side garages for a while. JB

[@rogerz8051]

Excellent tour and summary of this intriguing concept. We looked at the outside while there in Tampa, but the line was too long to tour it. IMHO, cost will likely exceed $250K if it ever comes to market. btw, it's not a camper van. This is a medium sized Class C as the house is added onto a cutaway chassis. Nicely integrated in the same way Leisure Travel Van Class Cs are. Per the RVIA Class B camper vans are built inside the van shell as provided by the automotive manufacturer.

[@iCampTV]

Wow that's awesome and eco friendly 👍️

[@MrManicus]

This is amazing

[@teri8991]

300 miles on 1 charge is not bad depending on how long it takes to recharge. 😊 It is a beautiful modern electric RV. I love it and desire to have one.

[@jacktseng4909]

Very nice concept.. High-speed internet is a must!

[@jeffinphoenix]

Beautiful!

[@JonniesJourney]

Wow how cool is that. "Don't open that shower!" I honestly would love to see a little more than 300 miles.

[@sharonbraselton4302]

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[@shekharmoona544]

Thor ain't messing around.

[@jimalden9376]

300 miles means in a not-so-perfect day such as mountain climbs with a lot of air conditioning etc, you could be reduced to maybe 200 miles. Still very doable. As time goes on, there are more and more charging stations and with apps like ChargePoint and PlugShare, you'll always know where you can stop next to top off. I'd expect inside of 5 years, it will be normal to have chargers at most restaurants and other places where you normally stop. It's already getting that way here in California. The days of 9 MPG and $5.00+ fuel is drawing to an end. This is a very good start!

[@sharonbraselton4302]

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[@sharonbraselton4302]

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[@deemancpa]

this is what I have been dreaming about

[@justaninja1]

300 mi is pretty good and I like the moon roof but I would rather cover the whole roof with solar cells for dry camping. Also can you fit a bike in the back?

[@cindygaffney1094]

300 miles is a fantastic improvement! I would like to see more miles per charge though 400-450 is ideal. Allows for more flexibility.

[@Sinary69]

They revealed that you can do a "range expansion package" which will get you about 450 miles. Incredible!

[@sharonbraselton4302]

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[@axiilinc7077]

All I need is a Thor and a waterlilly and I'm set for life.

[@HOW2DOit9]

Love the moon roof, but no patio and solar above? Love bath and shower. How big bed comes out to be? How does dining look like? Love window a button to make it blurry! TV mirror sliders are cool. 300 miles are luxurious

[@pohanahawaii]

Wow that bathroom looks huge! It's such a cool concept but must cost several hundred thousands $ when available. And 300 miles per charge is fine as long as they can use all of Tesla's supercharging stations available everywhere now too.

[@stachelust]

In another review the designer company said in the 2's ($200,000s).

[@MrGurujohnny]

Exciting bring on electric long range Rvs

[@EddyPham]

I love this and would love to preorder.

[@sharonbraselton4302]

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[@madeleinegombert661]

GREAT!!!!

[@BobbyCoggins]

300 miles is better than the other eRVs I see being teased by other manufacturers.

[@garylaub5109]

300 miles is manageable for most areas as charging stations are becoming more wide spread, especially on major routes. Out of the way remote roads will remain a challenge for now.

[@deborah4579]

Love the futuristic design but there’s not enough range yet or infrastructure for charging. Still it’s a nice look at what’s coming from an innovation perspective. Thanks for the tour. Well done as always! I keep thinking there are only so many sources for the components and chemicals needed for these EV just like our current ones. Eventually resources material will be an issue between demands and building infrastructure are we really decreasing energy demands? Or am I over thinking it?

[@ambissing]

Best one I’ve seen. If it has a rapid charger that takes 45 mins to recharge then it would be perfect. We can stop, eat lunch and drive more. I am assuming it also has solar panels?

[@TCDShow]

Thor.. love it…

[@bula001]

That skylight is a heater in the summer!

[@erik222]

I want it 😍

[@MaxBlight]

The power to drive 300 miles is hella luxurious living lol. Thats using a microwave for an hour, computers, tvs, all electronics for a long time. Hopefully solar gets added for the ultimate offgrid experience.

[@rolandmogle9671]

I would buy this tomorrow if available

[@Thesaltymedic36]

I think it has a purpose. 300 won’t do it for me especially since we like to take all back roads and avoid interstates. Every small town we pass through has some gas station but no EV center. Not yet anyway. One day maybe. We can’t even get Rv manufactures to put lithium packages in yet besides a few. Not even an option with some. It’s getting better slowly. The manufacturer we are looking at recently polled the Facebook group about options, lithium being one. Hope they move on it, I suggested Volta. Great video 👍🏼

[@ChadandPaul]

Very true. As a concept it's pretty darn cool, in practice it's not ready for prime time yet. Hoping to see some of these components make their way into RVs and vans down the line.

[@mikeshafer]

I think this is the best designed e-RV I've seen so far. I think NACS/Supercharger should be the charging standard they pick (since literally everyone is going NACS), and 300mi of range on the lower end should be fine. I think most of my Vanlifing would be along some coastal/beach area anyway. 500 miles would be a no-brainer, but we might have to wait for better battery tech to get there.

[@kathleenchiu1318]

A bigger garage is a must and bunk bed over cab, min. sleeps 4, split bath or outside bath sink, outside BBQ - RAISED Roof with 2 Queen sleeping areas on each end ...

[@GreenTravelJournal]

Wow this looks amazing - and that range! 😍 A shame it's not available yet though. We're converting the fully electric Fiat E-Ducato (available in Europe) to a campervan right now. We're hoping to have 185 miles (300km) of range when we're done, which granted is a lot less than the Thor van, but for Europe, it'll hopefully be enough because we'll also be able to fast-charge the van.

[@sharonbraselton3135]

Good enough range

[@GreenTravelJournal]

@@sharonbraselton3135 It is indeed! We're traveling through Scandinavia in our electric campervan now and so far, we haven't had any range anxiety

[@sharonbraselton4302]

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[@bonniepiusz5347]

Fast- charge?

[@GreenTravelJournal]

@@bonniepiusz5347 yes we're able to rapid (fast) charge the van with a maximum speed of 50kW at DC charging stations - not super fast, but fast enough

[@pohanahawaii]

Incidentally, have you seen Ewan McGregor and Charlie Boorman's " Long Way Up"? It's very entertaining and they used all electric vehicles (BMW, Rivian) to travel from S.America up to L.A.

[@davidlong3452]

Yes that's kool

[@KKandEV]

Yes, it’s plenty. Charge points on Campgrounds will sort that .

[@stevefarrimond]

On a 10amp campsite supply? That’s 2.5kw/h. 300 miles range would require 150kw with a vehicle that size. So 60 hours to charge from empty. Good luck with that

[@Erin-Thor]

Very cool! But can it charge from a standard RV park 30 or 50 amp connection? You just said yes, but it takes longer. How much longer?

[@aminazebboudj9731]

That’s what I’m looking for. I already have an electric car and I live it!

[@robertcook6058]

prius?

[@TheGamerGX3000]

i want it 😍

[@StaceyStory-cy9iu]

Long range 🎉❤🎉

[@Scott.V.Grube1]

500 Miles + 👍

[@kathyfann]

When will it be available and is the Cord compatible to charge this at an RV Park??? Will it be adorable????

[@docimma]

Well done. Are they now available?

[@Rico-Suave_]

how did they achieve the 300mile range, which manufacturer is this van an transit, sprinter or promaster ? whats the battery size and motor size , looks like a transit but the etransit only has 100 mile range, did they triple the battery size ?

[@traveldreamer4616]

The van would great. Three-hundred miles is a nice range, although 500 would be nice.

[@sreekanth1491]

Does the range come down if the entire power for running all the amenities are taken from the battery???

[@shaunhall6834]

Holy cow! I'm curious if you could convert it to using solar?

[@Donald_Shaw]

Thanks for the tour Paul. Very interesting to have an all electric camping van.

[@gooddeedsleadto7499]

How much time will it take to recharge?

[@djayjp]

So it's NOT ALL ELECTRIC. Got it 👍

[@henrikkhin8517]

I wonder if these e vans will include an optional generator or range extender

[@BWT599]

Ah wish this was the future today, but I'm driving a Tesla Model S up here in Canada and it's constant range anxiety due to the cold and very busy super charging stations. There would need to be 20 x more chargers, a guarantee of a RV camp spot with EV charging and the ability to quick charge on the road before EV camper vans become a reality.

[@sharonbraselton4302]

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[@tarac5137]

It’s like a Jetson’s camper! Many RVers try to keep travel days short anyway, so 300 miles seems possible. And then how long before it is charged and ready to go another 300? Are changing stations within every 300 miles? Cool idea. Not sure about the layout. But it is nice the RV industry is innovating. Thanks for sharing. 🚐

[@ChadandPaul]

Thanks for watching Tara! Really cool to see a lot of the different innovative components. Hoping to see some of these in RVs and vans down the line.

[@slptp]

I read somewhere that charging stations/companies/government are aiming for one every 50 miles, basically blanketing the country like gas stations. It's a process though. It'll be done before a true RV concept hits the road for real.

[@sharonbraselton4302]

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[@nyjunie1941]

When is it available on the market?

[@TheMiccoliGroup]

What if it had the hybrid kit on the breaks that charges the battery every time you break and solar panels?

[@fnordpol]

300 Miles or 500-600 km are useable, even though it could be more you can still travel 1000 km in about 18 hours with fast charging. It is a compromise between cost efficiency and range, and yes compared to those fuel guzzelers it is a step back, but it can be estimated that in a few years, you can drive around cheaply and you keep the environment you want to enjoy in the condition it is. The german company electricbrands by the way is building a cheaper smaller "rv" called X-Bus which is also scheduled for 2024 which is taking advantage of a european lightweight vehicle regulation (side by side buggy). I cant wait for mine even though I so does not need one.

[@alexandralucero3784]

When is it available?

[@malulo]

With all the outside surface areas I wonder why this vehicle is not completely covered in solar panels that would help to charge the batteries.

[@andrewcool]

It would take days to charge the battery. And add the solar panels, which is extra weight, extra power needed to move the vehicle, etc. It would be have to have one or two to power some of the electronics when parked. That would help reduce the amount of time charging.

[@shafiqkhan6703]

Very nice rv we need at least 6oo miles range because rv travel alot. Secondly have option of hybrid van Thirdly what is the charging time for the battery z Thanks

[@Northstorm_Tom]

I think 300 miles between charges is excellent. Six hours on the road is long enough. The additional benefit is that there will be more charging stations necessary along the route. That’s good for the ev industry.

[@valeriehayes422]

do the windows open? screened?

[@glennberthiaumesr2949]

300 hundred miles of range is ok…. I have a VW AWD ID.4…. The range could be better but is doable with patience… I went on a cross country winter trip trip out West, in my ID.4, just in January-March 2023… the infrastructure is out there and I had a blast… the car performed great… Definitely will be in the market soon for an EV RV… can’t imagine going back to gas vehicle… Also, will be much, much cheaper to operate for the foreseeable future…. Very efficient, less moving parts, my EV is amazing!!! Yes it does take some thinking to get a system down, but now I have no range anxiety and such… it’s just very nice!!!

[@revmichaelm]

My main concern about the RV life, is most campers do not have the bathroom area in Handicapped level, a ADA toilet has a height of 17 inches at seat level. anything before that makes it hard to get up.

[@sharonbraselton4302]

good idéàr neather dise yahhts or boats

[@lagmanson]

Yes, I didn’t hear how much water you carry and how large the grey and black water tanks are tho

[@squeakysoliloquy83]

What's the UK price for this lean machine... is it avail here? I'm expecting around £140k but I saw a dollar price of $116k somewhere; surely not?

[@mrSkandalpolisen]

300 mile is good enough for a more laid back attitude on the vacation. It may render in a couple of more nights at new places you never knew you would visit and you may very well like those unplanned places.

[@edl617]

How much time for fast recharge

[@marcellomunir3932]

Looks great, but 300 miles is average, in cold weather it can be just 250 or less depending on heating. I think a plug in hybrid would be more practical so you have the gas as back up in long journeys. But I do love the tech of this RV.

[@lagmanson]

3000 miles range would mean that if you want to go to a far far away place there would need to be a destination level 2 or 3 charger at the end of the road and a way to check in advance before you go that the charger is working too!

[@davidg.johnson7208]

Is the roof A/C 12 volt? Solar panels on roof? How many?

[@evamaria644]

I love this design but I wonder why they won't do this for others rv's?

[@sunsensational]

This is sick. They should add a secondary small gas tank backup.

[@leed206]

Not sure 300k enough here in Australia, and what would be left in batteries to use rest of appliances at end, ie would you need to recharge to use any of them, or, have separate batteries.

[@mikeklinger1712]

Well one advantage of an electric van would be, I'm not "camping" I'm "charging" lol!

[@tapptimDunkeln]

What car is the basis for this?

[@richardnelson3080]

400 mile range would be better, especially here in Canada. Beautiful looking though. Fuel cell likely powered by natural gas, with the H2 product being used to generate extra electricity for the batteries/electric motors.

[@myooo6679]

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