
By now, you’ve probably seen Amazon’s cute electric “bread truck” – the Rivian Delivery Van – roaming your neighborhood streets. Perhaps you’ve even caught a glimpse of Ford’s E-Transit in the wild. And very soon, your favorite contractor might pull up in a Mercedes eSprinter or RAM ProMaster EV. Delivery vans and other commercial vehicles are going electric and changing the way businesses (and fleets) operate.
What does this mean for you and me? Less noise, cleaner air, and happier delivery drivers, for sure. But commercial EVs are also poised to become the platform of choice for DIY camper conversions and RV manufacturers alike. A few all-electric RVs have already been announced – like the Winnebago eRV2, Grounded G1, and Thor Vision Vehicle – but, are commercial EVs ready for #vanlife? Let’s find out.