Pebble Flow Breaks Ground As the Next Stage in Travel Trailer Evolution: 100% Electric

Ladies and gentlemen, the new-age machine before us today is dubbed the Pebble Flow (PF). It's the work of none other than a new start-up brand dubbed Pebble, a California-born team that has its eyes set on camper domination.

Now, a camper start-up is nothing new, but what makes Pebble a bit different from other fresh crews promising an optimized and mobile lifestyle is the fact that this bugger is an all-electric machine. Secondly, in comparison to other all-electric monsters, this beauty is flying in with a starting price tag of $109K (€103 at current exchange rates).

To understand what the PF is meant to be and why we're going to see more and more of these on roads late next year, let's start with the exterior we see. What we're looking at is a 25-foot-long (7.6 m) unit with a height of 8.75 ft (2.6 m) and a width of 7.5 ft (2.3 m), coming in with a GVWR of 6,200 lbs (2,812 kg), so you better be sure your vehicle can handle this. But, there's a little trick up the PF's sleeve, which is sure to help with your vehicle's mileage.

As for the rather odd shape, it has to do with nothing more than aerodynamics while also maintaining a fresh and modern look. To understand just how little wind resistance you'll encounter while hauling it down the highway, Pebble claims that the PF "is 300% as aerodynamic as a conventional travel trailer." All this translates to better mileage and range no matter the vehicle you use.

While it's not clear what building materials go into building each PF, the remainder of the design is finished off with 270 degrees of tinted glass to ensure you enjoy a view of the outside world while keeping prying eyes out of your mobile abode.

There's just one thing that's bugging me about the whole visual aspect of this machine: it's closely similar to another all-electric camper I covered earlier this year, the Lightship. I've added images to the gallery for comparison. Sure, clear differences exist, but so do some resemblances.

Now, for the remaining all-important aspects of the PF, we need to take a closer look at what we can achieve with 45 kWh of battery power; that's how much is crammed into this bugger and the main reason why it weighs so much.

It's this battery array that stands at the center of all that is the PF, providing more than enough power to feed all appliances and systems for as long as you have juice. Just how long will this last you? That all depends on how much you're driving around, watching TV, listening to music, or cooking. But fear not; plenty of systems are aimed at helping the PF and your vehicle - be it electric or not - to always be ready for the next leg of the journey.

For starters, the PF is equipped with 1 kW of integrated solar panel power, so you'll always be tapping into the power of the sun wherever you go, but you can also use an AC/DC charger to fill up quickly and hit the road. As for that trick up the PF's sleeve that I mentioned, once you do hit the road, a self-propelling system kicks in and helps the PF along, reducing the amount of strain placed on your vehicle.

Once you've made it to your destination and stretched your legs, it's time to see what else the PF has in store. If you happen to dish out an extra $16K, your Pebble Flow will be able to amaze everyone in the campsite or just your family members with remote control parking, among others. That's right; unhitch the PF, whip out your phone, and start maneuvering it into that spot you've prepared for it. This feature is also great if you're looking to optimize for solar charging.

With the panels working their magic, it's time to head inside this clean and well-defined machine. I used the words clean and well-defined because that's precisely what we see once inside this wheeled habitat. Even though the images require us to use a bit of brain power to understand the exact layout of this camper, it can be done, and when you do, welcome home.

On one end of the Flow, we can spot a U-shaped dinette sitting underneath those windows I mentioned. This space also doubles as a sleeping space for another two guests if needed. Toward the other end, we pass a little workspace, a beautiful galley fitted with all-electric appliances, and finally, a massive bed for you and your significant other. Don't forget about the bathroom.

Wondering how we ended up with such a luscious and modern rolling cave? Well, we can thank a team of veterans from Apple, Tesla, Cruise, Zoox, and even Volvo for the magic. All that's left to do now is dive even deeper into this adventure, drop the bucks on one, and stand by for delivery. The future of glamping seems to be getting better and better and less expensive with each passing day.