Evotrex’s new PG5 travel trailer is a towable travel trailer that doubles as a mobile power station. You can even recharge compatible electric trucks with this RV!
Who is Evotrex?
Evotrex is a California-based startup founded by product veterans and outdoor enthusiasts. The company is led by founder/CEO Alex Xiao, who previously worked in consumer power products.
After raising venture capital, Evotrex has formed partnerships with both U.S. and overseas manufacturing companies. Evotrex unveiled the PG5 earlier this week at the CES 2026 (Consumer Electronics Show). The company views the PG5 as a self-replenishing, tech-forward travel trailer designed for individuals seeking long-range, off-grid camping without compromising comfort.
Power
Evotrex built the PG5 around a three-part energy system, comprising approximately a 43 kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery, roughly 1.5 kW of roof solar, and an onboard, fuel-fed “Horizon” generator that automatically charges the pack when needed.
Evotrex says the system can yield the equivalent of hundreds of kilowatt hours of usable energy over a fuel/battery cycle by combining generator output, solar, and regenerative charging.
Want one for yourself?
Evotrex began taking preorders around this week’s CES reveal, with RVs starting near the low six figures. The company has said production is targeted before the end of 2026, with initial customer shipments expected early 2027. Exact delivery windows will depend on the trim levels you choose and your location.
Benefits
If you regularly tow an EV pickup or plan multi-day boondocking runs, the PG5 is built to solve two big problems: losing truck range while towing and having little reliable power in remote places.
The trailer’s propulsion and regenerative systems are designed to reduce the towing load, the battery and generator can run appliances and HVAC for days, and the two-directional setup lets the trailer export energy back to a truck. For families or couples who like long, remote stretches without grid hookups, that kind of on-board power is a major lifestyle upgrade.
Floorplans and trims
Evotrex offers the PG5 in at least two trims: a Pioneer (base) and an Atlas (fully loaded). Interiors aim for residential comfort with a queen bed, convertible dinette/extra sleeping area, full dry bath, induction cooktop, convection microwave, and refrigerator.
The PG5 also offers creature comforts such as an app-controlled smart system and a motorized rear deck that turns into an exterior living space.
Trim levels differ by standard equipment, charging/export hardware placement, and delivery priority.
Potential downsides
• Price: This isn’t an economy trailer. You can expect sticker shock compared to ordinary towables. Pricing starts at $119,990.
• Weight and towing needs: The PG5 is heavy for a travel trailer (dry weights in the 8,300–8,900 lb. range, with GVWRs advertised around 9,500–9,900 lb.). You need a truck rated to tow it, plus payload and fluids.
• Running costs: The Horizon generator uses fuel, so the setup is not purely “zero-emissions.” Maintaining a sophisticated battery/generator/thermal system is more complex than a standard trailer.
• Service network and warranty: Evotrex is a startup. Parts, service centers, and long-term reliability data are limited compared with those of established RV manufacturers. Be sure to factor risk and warranty terms into your purchase decision.
• Real-world DC output: How much “range” the Evotrex-PG5 actually returns to a given truck will vary by state of charge, vehicle acceptance rate, and charging losses. Don’t assume a full recharge from empty.
Where can I find more information?
Take a look at Evotrex’s official webpage here. Evotrex-PG5: The World’s First Power-Generating RV.
Exciting days!
Many RVers are excited about the Evotrex-PG5. Watch the video below, then leave your thoughts in the comments.
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Way too many things to go wrong, especially with no organized sales and service information listed. Most RV mechanics wouldn’t touch these electronic systems. More info on the generator needed, and how is that so different than any other onboard generator. Enough to fast charge a fully electric car or truck ?
So it has a screen like for photo slides and a projector is mentioned but where is that or is that an extra ? That freestanding sink is trendy but try to keep it clean behind. A lot of offgrid “glamping” is mentioned but how much water? A lot of glitz but short of the kind of information experienced RV owner need. Where is it made, I suspect it is made offshore.
Hi, Stu. Here’s some info from techcrunch.com: “Evotrex has about 40 employees so far, [Evotrex co-founder Alex] Xiao said, with some in China and some in the U.S. … Xiao said the plan is to do most of the production in China with final assembly in California.” Have a good night. 😀 –Diane at RVtravel.com
Love the innovation coming attracting a new generation that wants electric!! Me for one.
Did I see the inverter mounted in the exposed undercarriage? Hatches in the floor of the storage compartment to access “necessary equipment”? Unmentioned was remove all your gear first to reach the access. This trailer seems to be targeted at tech-savvy geeks who will be left clueless and cold at the first tech breakdown.
More rules, more abuses, more charges for electricity at campgrounds!!
The trailer/RV manufacturers have done a great job in converting their units to almost all electric. This allows them to spend less in building the unit and diverting a major costs back to campgrounds who now have to charge for this substantial increase electricity costs – to say nothing of expensive electrical infrastructure costs. This is not “camping” as we used to know it.
An update from yesterday’s comment.
A different video featuring a rep from the company mentioned motors in the wheels as additional propulsion. The rep refused to give details on the generator but hinted that is was an aoutomotive four cylinder with just a 4 gallon gas tank. I am not an engineer but the electrical wattage producable just doesn’t seem to add up to the amount needed for the features promoted.
A projector for the screen is included in the price, most likely in the upscale version. The second video said that there was 60 gallons of fresh water and 30 gallon capacity of both the black and gray tanks.
Google Evotrex for more videos.
I’ll bet there are no deliveries in 2027.