Sortimo Rüegg: Electric camper van based on the Mercedes EQV

The converter, whose core business of workshop and service conversions is increasingly shifting towards camping, leaves it completely untouched. Instead, they rely on a box-like buffer battery under the seats for ancillary consumers such as refrigerators, smartphones, or pedelecs, into which the solar panels on the roof feed their energy. This is supposed to be more than sufficient for the night-time energy needs. While there is no information about the vehicle's payload, it must fall within the permissible total weight of 3.5 tons, which means it is likely not too high given the substantial base weight of the full-format electric vehicle. Another special feature of Sortimo Walter Rüegg AG's camping modules is their lightweight construction.

"Our modules are kilograms lighter than those of our competitors. Especially when used in eVans, it pays off. Every kilogram saved means more range," emphasizes Roger Mosimann.

The solar panels that Sortimo installs on Mercedes-Benz Vans upon request are also particularly light, it is said. At Rüegg, there is a growing clientele, especially since when traveling, the journey is the destination, and longer charging stops are less of a problem, as argued. The EQV, in any case, charges from 10 to 80 percent in 45 minutes, perfect for a coffee or swimming break.