Last year, Thor—working in partnership with Harbinger Motors—gave us a glimpse of one possible future for RVs when it unveiled its prototype electric Test Vehicle. That Class A model used an electric motor and large battery bank, combined with a gas-powered range extender, to give the RV a 500+ mile range. When it revealed the rig, Thor indicated that it hoped to have a production model ready for sale this year, which seemed ambitious at the time. Fast forward to today, and the arrival of such a vehicle is inching closer, as the all-new Jayco Embark makes its debut.
The Jayco Embark was on display recently at the brand’s annual Dealer Homecoming event, and while most of the details have yet to be confirmed by the RV manufacturer, we’re starting to get some insights into what to expect. The video above takes us inside the motor coach, giving us a glimpse of what the interior looks like. And while much of the clip is more of a tease of what’s to come, it still offers some enticing details. For instance, the Class A model comes with a queen-size bed, a 40″ smart TV on a televator, an induction cooktop, a deep stainless steel sink, and a hidden microwave and refrigerator/freezer.
Photo Credit: THOR/Harbinger
All of that is intriguing, of course, but our colleagues over at RV Business have more details and specs to share. They were also on hand at the event and have several photos of what the Embark looks like from the outside. More importantly, they have performance numbers to share, too, including confirmation that the vehicle has a 110-mile range on electric power alone. But thanks to a 45kWh gas-powered generator that feeds power into the batteries, that range is extended to 475-500 miles. A 50-gallon tank supplies fuel to the generator, which can be filled up at any gas station at any time. The article also points out that no solar panels are incorporated into the design to further feed power to the battery packs, although the can be recharged using shore power or an EV charging stations. The rig uses the NACS charging port.
Other specs of interest include the length of the vehicle, which stretches 30′ 9″ end-to-end and is slightly more than 11′ tall. Cooling comes courtesy of dual Coleman Mach 15,000 BTU A/C units, and a Carefree awning extends the living space outdoors. Unlike most Class A models, the Embark comes with pass-through rear storage, which is made possible due to a lack of a diesel engine. Interestingly, RV Business says the bedroom includes an elevated king-bed, which differs from what the video above indicates. A collapsible dinette opens up space in the living area, while a JBL sound system provides audio. Finally, a Dometic furnace and a Suburban tankless water heater round out the features.
Photo Credit: THOR/Harbinger
We expect the new Jayco Embark will be on display at the upcoming Hershey RV SuperShow in September, and again at the Elkhart Open House Extravaganza a few weeks later. We should have more details soon, including a potential window for the RV’s arrival on dealer lots and an MSRP, which RV Business says is rumored to be around $460,000.
As of now, Jayco doesn’t have any information regarding this new RV on its website, but keep an eye on jayco.com for future updates.
Kraig Becker is a writer in the RV, outdoors, and adventure travel space. Over the course of his career he has contributed to such outlets as Popular Mechanics, Outside Online, Business Insider, TripSavvy, Digital Trends, GearJunkie, The Adventure Blog, and countless others. An avid runner and cyclist, he enjoys camping, hiking, mountain biking, kayaking, and just about any other outdoor activity. His travels have taken him to seven continents and on many amazing adventures.
