Grounded, an electric RV start-up founded by former SpaceX engineers, has revealed a new campervan model called the G3 that it says is its most advanced model to date.

Featuring a 286-mile combined driving range on a single charge, all-wheel drive performance, and a modular design that’s made with sustainable materials, the G3 will be available in three different models: Form, Function, and Freedom.

“The G3 is a next-gen offering for travellers who want to live, work, and roam in comfort, grounded in what matters,” said Grounded CEO Sam Shapiro.

“The G3 builds on everything we learned from our customers and from the G2. It’s a ground-up reimagining of our smart, fully electric RV that’s based on real-world use. We replaced wood cabinetry with durable aluminium frames and 100 per cent recycled tree-free materials, refined every wall panel and furniture module to deliver designer-grade aesthetics with pro-functionality, added a motorised lift bed that transforms into a California King, and designed a new insulated rear door that improves energy efficiency without sacrificing the view. We also reengineered the electrical system for 1,400W vehicle-to-house charging and added self-heating batteries to enable four-season travel. Every improvement from materials to layout was shaped by feedback from G2 owners. The G3 is smarter, stronger, and more adaptable than any other offering on the market today.”

Built on the Chevrolet BrightDrop Zevo 400 or 600 chassis, depending on the model, the G3 is backed by BrightDrop’s 8-year/100,000-mile platform warranty and includes a one-year interior warranty.

The onboard living systems, including Starlink internet, are powered by up to 20kWh of modular, self-heating LiFePO batteries that can be recharged through rooftop solar panels, shore power, or a newly developed 1,400W vehicle-to-house charging system.

At the rear of the RV, a full-width swing door has replaced the roll-up garage door from older models, which helps improve thermal efficiency – the G3 is all-season and built to operate in temperatures as low as 0°F (-17.8°C).

Grounded Chief Product Officer Nadia Meyer explains: “For our customers, the van is a culmination of their dream lifestyle and values. It’s an act of quiet rebellion to break out of the mundane and redesign their lifestyle to be filled with nature and beauty. The aesthetics and function of every detail are critical for such a compact space. Grounded’s design philosophy is form follows function.”