Powered trailer concepts aren’t new, but they typically focus on solving a single problem, whether that’s reducing fuel costs or powering a reefer unit or utility. The new PowerSled concept is a bit different, promising construction crews the ability to do both.
Developed by the people behind the Lightship electric RV, the PowerSled is a work trailer that bundles an e-axle, solar panels, battery energy storage, and a portable gas generator (boo) in an open trailer chassis. The end result is a towable trailer that can haul 8,700 lbs. without destroying an EV tow vehicle’s driving range, while hauling equipment or supplies and enable crews to get power to a job site without sending a second truck.
“PowerSled is a natural extension of the systems and technologies we originally developed for (the Lightship RV),” explains Ben Parker, co-founder and chief commercial officer at Lightship. “What began as a platform for electric towing and off-grid travel evolved into an opportunity to rethink how mobile power is deployed across commercial environments … as more industries electrify fleets and field operations, combined with state incentive programs, we see strong potential for a more flexible and efficient approach to mobile power infrastructure.”
