Lightship Energy expands Broomfield manufacturing facility

BROOMFIELD — Lightship Energy Inc., a manufacturer of all-electric recreational vehicles, will more than double the size of its Broomfield manufacturing facility, the company announced Tuesday.

Lightship, which raised $26.6 million last year, will expand its 32,000-square-foot facility at 1765 W. 160th Ave. by approximately 44,000 square feet, taking the plant to 76,000 square feet.

Construction has already begun, with operations in the expanded space expected to begin this summer. The company said the expansion will more than quadruple its existing production capacity by the end of 2026 and will support new local manufacturing jobs as production scales.

“This expansion is a defining moment for Lightship,” Toby Kraus, CEO and co-founder of Lightship, said in a prepared statement. “At a time when many companies in this category are outsourcing their production and supply chain overseas, we’re doubling down on our commitment to American manufacturing, accelerating innovation and creating high-skill jobs in a region emerging as a hub for next-generation mobility.”

In addition to expanding its manufacturing capacity, Lightship has introduced what it calls a “streamlined configuration” for its AE.1 travel trailer, with an adjusted starting price of $157,500. The new approach centers on a single, configurable model, with a 77-kWh battery standard across all AE.1 vehicles.

Founded in 2020, Lightship is co-headquartered in Broomfield and San Francisco.

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