Social media users claimed the electric vehicle manufacturing company is “venturing into the world of affordable, eco-friendly living — on wheels.” Tesla Unveils 2025 Motorhome: Elon Musk announces a futuristic Tesla motorhome set to debut at an astonishing base price of under $19,999. Innovative Electric Technology: The motorhome will utilize Tesla’s cutting-edge 4,680 battery cells, offering an estimated range of up to 400 miles on a single charge.
Affordable Upgrades Available: While the base model includes essential features, optional upgrades such as premium solar panels and luxury finishes could increase the price by 20% to 40%. Significant Cost Savings: Tesla’s electric motorhome is projected to save owners approximately $3,000 to $5,000 annually in fuel costs compared to traditional gas-powered RVs. Lower Maintenance Costs: The electric motorhome is expected to have maintenance costs up to 50% lower than traditional RVs, benefiting from fewer moving parts and reduced wear and tear.
Elon Musk has always been known for shaking up industries. From revolutionizing electric cars with Tesla to changing space exploration with SpaceX, he’s consistently pushed the boundaries of innovation. Today, he’s set to make another monumental announcement: the release of Tesla’s $17,000 motorhome. This announcement comes at a time when the automotive and housing industries are experiencing significant shifts, driven by the need for more sustainable solutions. Musk has always had his finger on the pulse of what the future requires, and the Tesla motorhome is his answer to the growing desire for a more flexible, eco-friendly lifestyle.
Autonomous Driving Features: The motorhome will likely include Tesla’s full self-driving technology, capable of handling up to 95% of highway driving autonomously. Sustainable Off-Grid Capabilities: Equipped with solar roof panels and energy storage systems, the Tesla motorhome offers true off-grid capabilities, allowing for extended travel without the need for frequent charging or fuel stops.
Musk Talked Electric Vans for Camping in 2021
While Musk had not announced plans for a Tesla motor home or RV in October 2024, he had previously mentioned the future possibility of solar-powered vans. The discussion occurred during a February 2021 episode of “The Joe Rogan Experience” podcast with host Joe Rogan:
ROGAN: Now, I heard you talk recently about the possibility of a van, like, Sprinter van-style?
MUSK: Now, a van, because you got a big, flat area, that’s actually where solar could start to make a little more sense, you know, because you could have a lot of area.
ROGAN: So, for the roof?
MUSK: Yeah. You could also have, maybe a roof where, it’s solar, and then, when it’s stationary…
ROGAN: Awnings?
MUSK: Yeah, it goes out and provides shade, and maybe triples your area or something like that. Now, if you go like, triple the area, and you got a big, flat surface, you could start having, maybe having charging enough where you start getting like 30 miles a day. That kind of thing.
ROGAN: That’s interesting because there’s a lot of people who use those for camping.
Moments later, Musk added: “Yeah, I think that would be great, you know. Like, you could have a van that just, you know, even if the apocalypse came around, you could still drive.”
