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RV Miles Podcast

383. Should RVs be EVs?

RV Miles Podcast

RV Miles Network

Society & Culture, Society & Culture:places & Travel, Places & Travel

4.81.3K Ratings

🗓️ 27 October 2025

⏱️ 75 minutes

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Summary

In this week's episode, we dive into the latest news rocking the EV and RV world: the cancellation of Chevy's Brightdrop electric van and its implications for RV manufacturers like Coachman and smaller companies like Grounded. We take a look at the challenges and benefits of EVs for towing and motorhomes based on our experience as EV owners.  *Become an RV Miles Mile Marker member and get your first month for $3 *Get your FREE weekly Road Signs Newsletter at https://rvmiles.com/mailinglist/ Support our Sponsors: * Harvest Hosts: Save 15% on a Harvest Hosts membership with MILES at https://harvesthosts.com*Check out all Blue Ox has to offer at https://BlueOx.com*Find all the RV parts and gear you need at etrailer: https://www.etrailer.com/vehicle-finder.aspx?etam=p0001*Get 25% Off RV Life Pro here: https://my.rvlife.com/bill/signup/3?s=rvtw&coupon=QE7KAHVF3E.*Find Liquified at https://liquifiedrv.com/ Track SSTK_MUSIC_ID  437726– Monetization ID MONETIZATION_ID AMXDXB4BX5FLHUYE 00:00 Introduction03:43 Major EV News: Chevy Bright Drop Van Cancellation07:13 Ford Lightning Production Halted08:56 The Evolution of EVs in the RV Industry21:36 Challenges and Future of EV Towing31:37 Cost and Infrastructure of EV Charging43:29 Hybrid and Range Extender Models47:46 Consumer Readiness for EVs01:00:56 Rapid City: RV City USA01:05:16 Heist at the Louvre01:14:08 Podcast Wrap-Up

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0:00.0

This week, a couple major pieces of news are sort of rocking the EV world, particularly as it comes to RVing.

0:06.8

We're going to talk on this episode about whether RVs should be EVs at all.

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1:40.2

Welcome to episode number 383 of RV Miles.

1:40.8

I'm Jason.

1:45.1

And I'm Abby, and we are two RVers who, along with our three boys, have been criss-crossing all over North America since 2016. Here at RV Miles, we talk all things

1:50.5

RV and outdoors from industry news to travel destinations, EVs, and so much more.

1:59.3

Before we get into all that, though, it is sweater weather.

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