Lightship has introduced PowerSled, a mobile electric power platform designed to provide energy storage and on-site electricity supply for construction, infrastructure, emergency response and off-grid operations.
The company said the system offers up to 240 kWh of usable battery capacity and can deliver 38 kW of continuous vehicle-to-load (V2L) power output, while also serving as a transport platform for equipment and cargo.
Based on Existing Electric Trailer Technology
PowerSled builds on technology originally developed for Lightship’s AE.1 Aero-Electric travel trailer.
The platform incorporates the company’s TrekDrive propulsion-assist system, which can provide active assistance while being towed, reducing towing-related energy losses.
Once deployed at a site, the system functions as a mobile energy storage unit capable of supplying electricity without the noise and emissions associated with conventional generators.
According to Lightship, the platform combines cargo transport and energy storage functions into a single unit.
Multiple Configurations Available
The company plans to offer PowerSled in several configurations through partnerships with equipment manufacturers and upfitters.
Available formats include:
Stripped Chassis
Designed for custom builders and specialized equipment installations.
Flatbed Platform
Configured for transporting tools, pumps, field equipment and other operational assets.
Cargo Configuration
Intended for enclosed transportation and climate-sensitive payloads.
Technical Specifications
Lightship said the initial PowerSled specifications include:
- Up to 240 kWh of usable battery capacity
- 38 kW continuous V2L output at 240 VAC
- Payload capacity of 8,700 pounds
- Gross vehicle weight rating below 12,000 pounds
- IP65-rated components
- Standard 7-pin towing connection
- Operating temperature range from -7°C to 43°C
The company said the system is designed to operate across a variety of environmental conditions and deployment scenarios.
First Commercial Deployment
Lightship has begun delivering units to its first commercial customer, Exedy Drones.
The agricultural drone company plans to use PowerSled as a mobile charging and operational support platform for crop monitoring and spraying activities.
According to Exedy, the system will support field operations by providing mobile energy access in locations where permanent charging infrastructure may not be available.
Executive Comments
Ben Parker, co-founder and chief commercial officer of Lightship, said the product extends technology originally developed for recreational applications into commercial markets.
“PowerSled is a natural extension of the systems and technologies we originally developed for AE.1,” Parker said.
“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.”
Scott Binder, vice president of engineering, operations and technology at Exedy Drones, said the system offers an alternative to conventional mobile power solutions.
“For end users, it means all-day power without the constant noise, exhaust fumes, or compromises that have historically come with mobile energy,” Binder said.
Manufacturing Expansion Supports Growth
The launch follows a recent expansion of Lightship’s manufacturing operations in Colorado.
The company said the facility expansion is expected to increase production capacity by more than four times by the end of 2026 and support both consumer and commercial product lines.
Lightship said PowerSled is available for order, with initial deployments already underway as the company expands into commercial energy storage and mobile power applications.
