The first true all-electric motorhome just rolled into view, and it changes the expectations for a Class B-style coach. Coachmen’s new RVEX (pronounced R-VEX) rides on a GM BrightDrop chassis, runs on batteries only, and skips the usual generator and propane. It brings real range, practical charging, and a smart floor plan into one sleek package. In the video at the end of this post, we get a tour from Matt of Matt’s RV Reviews. [263K subscribers, 81M views.]
Coachmen recently showcased the RVEX for the first time, calling it an all-electric beast built on the GM BrightDrop platform. No gas, no diesel, no generator, no propane. It has batteries for the drive system and batteries for the house, full stop.
Powertrain and battery specs
The BrightDrop chassis uses a 174 kWh battery pack for propulsion. For living power, the RVEX adds 1,000 amp hours of lithium batteries and 1,000 watts of solar on the roof, feeding a 48V EcoFlow system with a 5,000 watt inverter.
Range lands at about 270 miles, with the display showing up to 275 miles at a full charge.
- Fast charging: about 2 hours for the chassis
- 50-amp campground power: about 12 hours to charge chassis and house
- 30-amp service: about 18 hours total
A single 50-amp connection at a site can charge both systems through one plug.
Exterior design and dimensions
Length is 24 feet. Compared to common Sprinter-based Class B vans, the RVEX sits about 2 inches taller and 6 inches wider, which shows up inside. It wears aftermarket rims, matte paint with glossy accents, and frameless windows. The unibody chassis gives B-van bones with a mini Class A vibe.
The rear door opens wide, and the top half folds straight up for easy loading of bikes or bulky gear. A full-width bug screen lets owners keep it open without the pests.
Water and waste: 5-gallon cassette black tank, roughly 25 to 30 gallons of gray, and 18 gallons of fresh water.
There are sliding doors on both sides. The passenger side is powered, with key fob and interior buttons. Inside, the coach feels quiet, thanks to thick side insulation, V-notch paneling, and all-composite construction with no wood.
Driver tech and front cabin
The Coachmen RVEX brings modern safety tech to a motorhome: adaptive cruise control, monitoring systems, automatic rear braking, a bird’s-eye camera, side and rear view cameras, plus power heated seat and heated steering wheel. A second front seat can be added and adjusted. There are storage cubbies and cup holders in the cab.
Kitchen
The galley packs a 7.2 cubic foot refrigerator, convection microwave with air fryer function, induction cooktop, solid counter space, deep drawers, a pull-out pantry, and a trash spot. The EcoFlow 48V setup runs AC and DC loads, including the fridge, microwave, lights, and air conditioner.
Bed, bath, and more
The all-in-one wet bath includes a shower and cassette toilet. In the rear, the 74-inch space converts to an RV king or two separate beds when the pedestal table is removed. Large windows bring light, then switch to privacy with a transition effect. A ceiling projector can flip the image for a big-screen view out back, and audio can run through a Bluetooth speaker.
Price and final thoughts
MSRP is expected to come in at around $150,000. The project aimed for three targets: range more than 250 miles, a price most buyers can reach, and simple charging.
The Coachmen RVEX makes a strong case for electric RV travel. Real range, campsite-friendly charging, and a quiet, well-insulated cabin set it apart.
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My first RV was a converted step van; this one brings back many memories of that rig.
Thank you for calling attention to the video and summarizing it, Cheri! Well, this seems a great first-step for battery-powered RVs. I will be interested to see how this goes once they are shipped to dealers and sold to buyers. How good is quality control? How do they work in actual use? Have a great week and safe travels!
Looks like progress is being made….. however everynone talks about the greatness and the range – no one says anything about how many charges, how many years, and what to do with the used up batteries! Can’t put in a land fill – I hope. Are replacement batts going to be available at a minimal cost? Or is the whole MH junked or thrown away – like the plastic cigarette lighters? On the other hand – we had to crawl before we walked… the Wright Bros. and Henry Ford et al weren’t deterred either….. looking to the future………
Considering electric car batteries can last over 20 years, and can be replaced (cost varies) and recycled, your concerns though valid, are no more worrisome than other batteries. Electric vehicles are no longer “a new thing”, yes they continue to improve and have room for more improvement, but so do “motor” vehicles continue to change and have room for improvement. Do I own an electric vehicle? No, I don’t but, to deny they are here now and will stay and continue to get more popular is inaccurate.
“RV king” means a 74″ long bed. If you are 72+” tall, it means you have to sleep diagonally to use a pillow and fit in the bed without your feet hanging off the end. When is the RV industry going to finally realize that this is NOT 1950 and many adults today actually exceed 6′ in height? My years of experience shopping for RVs of all types means at least 75% of the products out there I automatically eliminate just due to “RV-length” beds. How many RV owners sleep at home in an “RV-length” bed? I would bet there are NONE. Only the Class A DP manufacturers seem to have gotten the message that 80 inches is the 21st-century “standard-length” bed!
GM has cancelled the BrightDrop van, so this is a dead product, so that shows you the difficulty in marketing electric vans/trucks, upon which these RVs depend The problem in general with electric RV’s is they’ll take longer to charge than an EV, and if they’re any bigger than a Sprinter van you’re not going to be able to fit them into a EV car charging stall. You’ll have to go campground to campground, within the range of your batteries, with some safety reserve so you don’t get stranded. Campgrounds will start charging for the amount of electricity you use, which could be expensive. So less flexibility and utility, the batteries are expensive and heavy, there’s a limited market.