Even with the best setups, there still might be some trepidation about losing power when adventuring off-grid. Solar panels are an excellent option but efficiency might decrease during extended cloud coverage.
Providing us with a solution, former executives of Anker and Geely have created Evotrex, a new RV company whose debut camper trailer leverages a hybrid system to extend your trips even longer by actually generating power itself.
Power Players Building Power Players
The pedigree here is hard to ignore. CEO Alex Xiao spent over a decade transforming Anker into the world’s top mobile charging brand — we’ve got several of their power banks in our drawer right now. CTO Bruce Yang brings decades of EV R&D experience from Geely’s Technology Center.
Evotrex (a portmanteau blending EV for electric vehicle tech, EVO for evolution, and Trex for endurance) emerged this month after securing $16 million in Pre-A funding. The backing includes Anker’s founders themselves — telling you everything about the confidence in this team’s vision. With that money, the company is readying a debut at CES 2026 in Las Vegas, where they’ll unveil what they’re calling “the world’s first power-generating RV trailer.”
The Hybrid Advantage
While all-electric trailers like the Lightship AE.1 and Pebble Flow rely exclusively on batteries and solar panels, Evotrex integrates a gas engine into the mix. Not as a primary power source, but as an intelligent range extender that charges the battery when solar isn’t cutting it. The battery itself powers house functions, onboard appliances, and an electric motor, while solar panels work in tandem with the engine to keep everything topped off.
The approach sidesteps the infrastructure anxiety that comes with pure EV towing so you’re not hunting for charging stations in remote wilderness. Better yet, Evotrex claims the engine is quieter and more efficient than standard generators, and they’ve engineered it to repurpose waste heat for cabin warmth. It’s a hybrid system designed specifically for adventurers who want to push deeper into the backcountry for a week or more without any sort of worry at all.
Adventure Meets Luxury
From the renderings, the trailer presents a sleek, automotive-inspired aesthetic. Twin axles support an aerodynamic silhouette topped with solar panels, while the front features LED lighting design and a large windshield that looks almost futuristic. The tailgate swings upward, revealing a platform that doubles as a covered patio for basecamp living.
Inside, there’s a booth dinette and what appears to be a thoughtfully designed interior balancing comfort with functionality. We should also note that the final production model will likely evolve from the concept version.
Spec Sheet
Model: Evotrex Hybrid RV Trailer
Power System: Hybrid (Battery + Gas Engine + Solar Panels)
Capabilities: Up to 1 week off-grid without charging
Debut: CES 2026 (January 6, 2026)
Reservations Open: January 2026
First Deliveries: End of 2026
Manufacturing: China (main production) with final assembly in California
Price: TBD
Pricing & Availability
Evotrex will officially unveil the trailer at CES 2026 on January 6, with reservations opening the same day. The company is targeting first customer deliveries by the end of 2026. Pricing details and full specifications will be announced alongside the CES debut, but this will certainly be a premium option.
Recap
Evotrex Camper
Former Anker and Geely executives just launched Evotrex, a startup building a hybrid RV trailer that generates its own power through a combination of batteries, solar panels, and a gas engine—letting you stay off-grid for up to a week without hunting for charging stations. They’re debuting it at CES 2026 with deliveries starting by end of year, backed by $16 million in funding.
