Finally someone has put one of those sleek, futuristic all-electric vans to use as a proper camper. In fact, the RollAway electric RV based on GM's BrightDrop Zevo 600 commercial van is more of a five-star glamper. You can't buy it, but you can give electric van life a try by renting one for a trip around or beyond California. Not only will renters rest easy with the peace of mind of a respectable 250-mile (402-km) range and California's robust EV charging network at their backs, but they'll be further supported with the promise of five-star vacation service. It certainly sounds like a better way to dip one's toes into the e-RVing era than spending six figures on a camper van with a leash of 120 miles (193 km).
Every time we see one of those cool, conceptual next-gen electric vans, whether it be a Rivian, or a Canoo, or an Arrival, or one of the myriad other ground-up e-van concepts and prototypes out there, we can't help but think, "That'd make a killer camper van." Instead, the global electric camper van market has been heavily concentrated on under-ranged ICE-to-EV van nameplates like the Ford E-Transit or Citroën e-SpaceTourer.
Sunnyvale, California-based RollAway has finally gone and done it ... or is doing it, at least. It's converting the Zevo 600 from BrightDrop into what should be a capable, forward-looking electric camper van you can drive right here in 2023. The Zevo 600 looks to be a very RV-friendly platform – the boxy 290-in-long van offers a respectable 250-mile (402-km) estimated range and a voluminous cargo area with 600 cubic feet (17 cu m) of space and 6.8 feet (2 m) of interior height. The Zevo 600 also packs all-wheel drive and up to 300 hp and 390 lb-ft of motor output. GM says it can charge in 160 miles (257 km) in an hour.
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RollAway's initial interior doesn't quite match the futuristic concept-car vibe of the exterior, the way you'd see in an actual concept van like the original Winnebago e-RV or the Thor Vision Vehicle, it does absolutely look the part of a high-end custom. RollAway's sample floor plan, which may differ from the "next-generation interiors" the company says it will have available when its rentals officially hit the streets, is a classic rear-bed layout with central kitchen and bathroom areas and a dining/living room.
RollAway will offer three different grades of van, starting with a classic two-person queen-bed model it calls the GlampVan. The LuxVan will be a more upscale version of that floor plan with a "spa-class bathroom, spacious living/dining area, and upscale furniture and decor." The QuadVan will have a queen bunk bed layout that sleeps four people.
While the RollAway van interior is quite luxurious for a camper van, what the company is really selling is more akin to a full-service hotel. An on-demand virtual concierge service accessible with a swipe and poke of a touchscreen will offer customizable activities and itineraries, both in advance and along the way. Onboard Starlink satellite internet will ensure that renters are never out of service range.
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RollAway also plans farm-to-table breakfast packages, housecleaning services, room service and more. Some services will be limited to select geographic areas, and some will start at a later date after the initial launch.
Besides quite effectively combining three on-trend travel and mobility categories – camper van rental, glamping and EV travel – into one, RollAway gives those interested a way of experimenting with all-electric RVing and road tripping without having to purchase an expensive camper van of their own and with the backing of a hotel-style vacation service.
![RollAway guests can get out and explore e-van life to the fullest or stick around San Francisco and take advantage of a full-service vacation](https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/6809e3e/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1920x1278+0+0/resize/1440x959!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F2a%2Ff3%2F7ca232c745ab987e5502b41280f3%2Fzevomountain.png)
RollAway launched pre-booking several weeks ago and offers packages starting at US$1,300 for a three-night stay. The company is currently advertising an early-bird discount that drops the three-night package price to $800 with a nominal $1 reservation fee. It tells us it expects to begin welcoming the first Zevo 600 "Suite on Wheels" camper van guests in August 2023.
Source: RollAway