Lightship has launched PowerSled, an electric mobile power platform the company says delivers up to 240 kWh of usable battery capacity and 38 kW of continuous vehicle-to-load output. The system targets infrastructure, emergency response, construction, and off-grid operations, extending the mobile-power and propulsion-assist technology the company first deployed in its AE.1 electric travel trailer. Lightship, based in San Francisco and Broomfield, Colorado, is taking PowerSled orders now, with initial deployments already underway.
Highlights
- Up to 240 kWh usable high-voltage battery capacity
- 38 kW continuous vehicle-to-load (V2L) output at 240VAC
- 8,700 lb payload capacity, with GVWR held under 12,000 lb
- IP65-rated components rated for a −7°C to 43°C operating range
A Commercial Spin-Off of AE.1 Technology
PowerSled builds on the TrekDrive propulsion-assist system and mobile-power architecture Lightship developed for its AE.1 Aero-Electric travel trailer. The company says the towed platform actively assists the tow vehicle to cut towing losses in transit, then operates silently once parked at a deployment site. According to Lightship, PowerSled can carry payloads of up to 8,700 pounds while delivering power on site, combining cargo transport and energy storage in a single unit rather than pairing a separate trailer with a standalone generator.
“PowerSled is a natural extension of the systems and technologies we originally developed for AE.1,” said Ben Parker, co-founder and chief commercial officer at Lightship. “What began as a platform for electric towing and off-grid travel evolved into an opportunity to rethink how mobile power is deployed across commercial environments. By combining cargo transport and energy storage into a single system, PowerSled can help reduce the need for multiple vehicles and standalone generators at a job site. As more industries electrify fleets and field operations, combined with state incentive programs, we see strong potential for a more flexible and efficient approach to mobile power infrastructure.”
Configurations
Lightship is developing partnerships to offer PowerSled in three configurations, all sharing the same battery architecture and TrekDrive propulsion assist:
- Stripped chassis — for custom upfitters and builders
- Flatbed platform — for tools, pumps, equipment, and field operations
- Cargo — for enclosed or climate-sensitive payloads
Platform Specifications
Lightship lists the following initial specifications:
- Battery: up to 240 kWh usable high-voltage capacity
- Power output: 38 kW continuous V2L at 240VAC
- Payload: 8,700 lb
- GVWR: under 12,000 lb
- Ingress protection: IP65-rated components
- Tow connection: standard 7-pin
- Operating temperature: −7°C to 43°C
First Customer: Exedy Drones
Lightship has begun deliveries to its first customer, agricultural drone manufacturer Exedy Drones, which plans to use PowerSled as a mobile charging and field-operations hub for drone-based crop monitoring and spraying.
“PowerSled represents a new era of charging capability for American fleets, delivering greater performance, flexibility, and operational advantages compared to traditional charging setups,” said Scott Binder, Vice President of Engineering, Operations, and Technology at Exedy. “For end users, it means all-day power without the constant noise, exhaust fumes, or compromises that have historically come with mobile energy. It is a cleaner, quieter, and more capable solution built to support how modern fleets, like ours, operate.”
Manufacturing Backs the Commercial Push
The launch follows Lightship’s recent Colorado manufacturing expansion, which the company says will more than quadruple production capacity by the end of 2026 and support both its consumer and commercial product lines.
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