Tesla enthusiasts in Essex now have the opportunity to own the supposed first-ever Tesla "campervan" conversion.
Tesla-Based Campervans: Exciting Concepts, Yet No Official Releases
In the world of electric vehicles, Tesla has been making waves with its innovative technology, and this extends to the realm of campervans. While futuristic concepts for Tesla campervans in 2025 and 2026 are generating a lot of buzz, they remain predominantly conceptual or third-party builds rather than official Tesla products.
One of the early Tesla-based campervan adaptations is the Wheelhome Dashaway eRC. This removable roof camper is more than just a traditional roof tent, offering a compact living space complete with seats, a microwave, oven, air fryer or grill, a sink with a drainer, a fresh water tank, a compressor fridge, and an inverter with a lithium battery. The Wheelhome Dashaway eRC requires a two- or three-year old used Tesla 3 model, which can be purchased for between £20,000 and £24,000. To use the campervan, a Tesla's roof rack and tow bar are necessary.
The Wheelhome Tesla campervan unit, including VAT, has an estimated cost of around £23,400. This compact campervan is 4.87m long, 1.8m high, and weighs 150kg. It can be completely removed when no longer needed, allowing the car to revert to a five-seater. The prototype of the Wheelhome Tesla campervan completed a 3,500 mile journey through various European countries and Iceland, achieving a range of approximately 245 miles.
Stephen Wheeler, proprietor of Wheelhome based near Brentwood in Essex, believes the range of the Tesla campervan is significantly more than any other two-berth camper with similar facilities. However, no new official updates or major new releases of the Wheelhome Dashaway eRC have been widely reported in 2025, and mainstream media mostly focus on concept vans inspired by Tesla technology rather than this model’s latest specs or availability.
Regarding Carthago, a notable premium campervan manufacturer, there are no concrete announcements or detailed disclosures of Tesla-powered campervans released or pending for 2025. Carthago traditionally offers luxury combustion or hybrid motorhomes and has yet to publicly confirm any Tesla-based electric RV products for this year. Discussions about Tesla motorhomes mainly remain speculative or conceptual, with industry observers cautioning that the large size and weight of motorhomes present challenges for current EV battery and range capabilities, further delaying any fully Tesla-manufactured motorhomes from materializing imminently.
In the meantime, Carthago is refreshing its chic c line range and is also introducing new c2 tourers based on Fiat for the 2026 season. Despite the lack of official Tesla RVs in 2025, the future of Tesla-based electric campervans remains an exciting prospect, with potential features like solar-powered roofs, autonomous driving, eco-friendly materials, customizable interiors, and smart navigation systems. However, concrete updates or confirmed releases are yet to be seen.
- Many potential buyers are seeking advice on the Wheelhome Dashaway eRC, a Tesla-based campervan that offers a compact living space with various gadgets, but its availability in 2025 has been unclear.
- Reviewers have shown enthusiasm for the Wheelhome Tesla campervan's impressive range and innovative technology, surpassing other two-berth campervans with similar facilities.
- While there is no official confirmation of Tesla-powered campervans from Carthago, the premium campervan manufacturer, discussions about Tesla electric RVs usually revolve around future prospects, such as solar-powered roofs and smart navigation systems.
- Regarding campervan lifestyles, electric vehicles like Tesla could offer a travel experience with ecofriendly materials, autonomy, and customizable interiors, but industry insiders warn about the challenges posed by the large size and weight of motorhomes for current EV battery and range capabilities.
- As RV enthusiasts anticipate the future of Tesla-based electric campervans, they should keep up-to-date with the latest reviews, concepts, and innovations in the realm of campervans, cars, and technology.
