If most trailers are still as aerodynamic as bricks, the AE.1 Panos looks like a glass capsule from the future. The ads promise that the trailer pulls along with you. This time it's not a metaphor: TrekDrive smooths out inclines, charges the battery on descents and brings peace of mind that generators have never known. Price? 151,000 $, deliveries end of 2026.
AE.1 Panos it is aero-electric trailer with a low “Road Mode” profile for the road and full height in “Camp Mode” that is designed for SUVs and families who want silent electricity instead of gas crackling. It has TrekDrive™ (self-propelled assistance), 44 kWh battery, 0.84 kW integrated sun and DC charging up to 100 kW.
TrekDrive™: the trailer that helps you tow
First, physics: slopes and air don't like trailers. TrekDrive therefore, it measures the tension in the hook, adds torque when starting, accelerating and climbing, and regenerates on descents. The manufacturer promises ambitiously: “Go Twice as Far.” This is a working hypothesis, but for the RV world, the idea itself is active trailers tectonic shift. Silence? Standard. Without generator? Also.
Energy and charging: numbers that count
Lives in Panos 44 kWh (LFP) battery; roof brings 840W solar energy. The fast DC charging station accepts up to 100 kW, which means 10–80 % in ~25 min and 0–100 % in ~35 min. On Level 2 (AC) goes 0–100 % in ~3 hours—depending on the bottling plant and temperature, but these are official numbers. The connection is NACS (Tesla), it's outside 240V socket, and the standard is also home-backup (home power supply). 10 120 V sockets and 8 USB‑C covers gadgets, drones, and induction.
Dimensions and weight: low on the road, huge in the campsite – Lightship AE.1 Panos
- Length with AeroHub: 26' 7″ (8.10m)
- Width: 8' 5″ (2.57m)
- Road Mode Height: 6' 11″ (2.11m), Camp Mode: 10' 1″ (3.07m)
- Interior: 22' 7″ × 7' 4″ (6.88m × 2.24m), height 7' 5″ (2.26m)
- Empty weight: 6,700 lbs (3,039 kg), GVWR: 7,700 lbs (3,493 kg), weight on the hook: 737 lbs (~334 kg)
- Ground clearance: 12″ (30.5cm), take-off angle: 9°, 2 axles.
Dual-mode architecture means less frontal area on the road and full height on the lot—it's an aerodynamic trick that saves some fuel without stealing space.
Interior: realistic bed, smart floor plan
Panos plays on realistic, fixed “RV queen” bed (standard sheets, nightstands), convertible dinette and full electric kitchen: dual-zone induction, convection microwave and refrigerator with freezer. Dishwasher? Not at Panos, but the space and materials are chosen in such a way that cleaning is not a drama. Above the heads is 5 skylights, on the hips 10 panoramic (4 opening)—it works like a Turkish seven-star “glamping,” even though it’s “just” a trailer. Standard sleeping capacity: up to 4, you can additionally add Summit Sleeper (electric bed lowering).
Air conditioning, water and silence: camping without a generator
AirRight climate: 20,000 BTU/h (~5.86 kW) cooling and 16,000 BTU/h (~4.69 kW) heating, distributed evenly and—importantly—quiet. The tanks are luxurious: 50/35/30 gal fresh/grey/black water (~189/132/114 liters). The result is CampQuiet: no gas rumble, more tree rustling.
Towing and safety: easier maneuvering, less stress
You get it as standard TrekDrive, Atlas (central control system) and AeroHub in the nose. For those who want a “plug-and-play” experience, here is Premium Towing & Setup package: self-leveling, electric stabilizers, LookOut cameras and WDH (weight distribution). At To Panos is a package optional—you choose, you pay, you forget about the hammer and the level. And yes, Panos is designed for SUVs: you don't need a heavy HD pickup theater to get the view.
Price, availability and the truth about promises
Officially: 151,000 $, supplies late in 2026. It's not cheap, but it is transparent: you get an aero-electric chassis, self-propelled and specifications that only yesterday belonged to concept studies. “Go Twice as Far” let it stay manufacturer's claim, which reality will weigh down with wind, slopes, speed and obstacles. But even without the double reach, the idea is active trailers and fast DC charging simply a new league in this segment.
Quick summary Panos (key points)
- 44 kWh LFP battery, 840W solar; NACS, 100kW DC (10–80 % ~25 minutes; 0–100 % ~35 minutes); AC 0–100 % ~3 h. 240V external socket; home-backup support. 10× 120V + 8× USB‑C. TrekDrive serial. Up to 4 beds + Summit Sleeper optional.
Conclusion:
Panos is a trailer for those who have had enough analog camping: a cylinder, a roar, drops on the ceiling and light from a hundred-year-old neon tube. Here you get glass living room, silent electricity and towing assistance, which actually unload the car. Dimensions are big in the camp, profile low on the road, charging but finally follows the reality of the EV world (even if you're pulling a gas car). 151 thousand dollars is a serious number, but the philosophy is even more serious: The trailer is no longer a dead weight, but a partner. While these wheeled boxes are usually a pain in the ass and a pain in the ass, Panos makes both bearable—sometimes even enjoyable. Take Premium Towing package if you want “park, press the button and open the fridge” life; leave it if you are happy with wedges and a hand level. In either case, it will TrekDrive added what trailers didn't know until now: a little common sense on wheels.
