eVTOL aircraft may be the future of personal transportation, but when it comes to road adventures, the AC Future eTH (Electric Transformer Home) emerges as a versatile recreational vehicle, transforming from a minimalist structure into a spacious 118-square-meter mobile home on demand. While various travel trailers like the Rockwood Roo have explored similar concepts, the integration of intelligent expandability with sustainable features is yet to reach recreational vehicles.
This is precisely what we discovered when introduced to the eTH, an electric transformer home, at CES. Representing a superb blend of comfort, smart technology, and sustainability, the eTH stands as the most futuristic mobile living space in Las Vegas. A collaborative effort between the Italian design house Pininfarina and AC Future, a pioneering inventor in future lifestyle solutions, the eTH promises an innovative future.
The mobile living space resembles a green van with a fully glass upper body. Developers showcased a prototype at CES, and based on available information, this prototype could soon hit the market. Mass production of this exceptionally capable, practical, and luxurious mobile home is scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2025, assuming everything goes according to plan.
This unconventional electric recreational vehicle distinguishes itself in two main aspects: first, its expandability, and second, its prominent sustainable features. In the first aspect, the eTH features movable walls that allow the modular living structure to expand from a 6-meter, 3-meter unit to a 118-square-meter residence with the press of a button.
While the form factor expands eTH into a redefined RV, these inherent features set it apart as an ideal haven for adventurers. The modular RV comes equipped with 25-kilowatt solar panels on the roof and internal batteries, ensuring a week of off-grid living. Details about sleeping arrangements, bathroom facilities, and the kitchen are currently limited, but the electric transformer home includes a rainwater generator producing fresh drinking water daily.
The marvels extend further inside the eTH, where the foldable furniture provides an enticing level of comfort during travel or overnight stops. The luxurious interior allows this RV to serve as a full-time residence for remote workers or a mobile home. For the latter, the innovative cabin with driver-assist technology and an entertainment center features a dashboard that transforms into a practical workspace, while Starlink and Co-Pilot cater to connectivity needs.