Thor receives first chassis for electric RV development
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Thor Industries Inc. has received its first electric chassis from a Southern California partner, the next step in the Elkhart-based RV manufacturer’s plan to accelerate electrification.
The chassis was provided by Harbinger Motors, a manufacturer of medium-duty, commercial electric vehicle technology. Thor entered into a partnership with Harbinger in 2022 and was a lead investor in Harbinger’s recent Series A round of funding, according to a Wednesday news release from the Garden Grove, California-based company.
The chassis was delivered to Thor’s innovation lab in Elkhart, the news release said. The RV maker plans to use it in a Class A motorhome.
“Thor Industries is at the forefront of transforming recreational travel, exploring electrification with partners like Harbinger to be the first to introduce innovative, sustainable RV technologies,” McKay Featherstone, Thor senior vice president of global innovation, said in the release. “Our investment in electrification reflects the Thor family of companies’ commitment to leading with advanced solutions for future RVers.”
Ultimately, the chassis is expected to play a key role in Thor’s long-term North American eMobility strategy, which was unveiled in 2022. Thor Industries and its operating companies constitute the world’s largest RV manufacturer.
“Harbinger’s delivery of our first electric chassis to Thor paves the way for a new standard in the future of recreational vehicles,” Harbinger Motors CEO John Harris said in the news release. “Together with THOR, Harbinger is demonstrating our commitment to class-leading engineering and environmental stewardship.”