A new 620-mile-range EV could drive farther than any rival

The Fresco XL can easily be used 'for camping and road trips'

Fresco Motors also hinted at bidirectional charging compatibility by saying their EV might be used as "a backup unit in terms of an energy shortage" and that it could also be used as a camper. Bidirectional charging has the potential to change energy provision as we know it, allowing greater energy independence for owners of smart homes. By allowing EV owners to hook their cars up to their home's energy system and feed energy from the car back into the house, the car effectively becomes a battery on wheels.

"In the case you need some additional energy, hook up your Fresco XL to your house or cabin," said Adrian Kristofer Locklindh, COO & Member of the Board of Fresco. "Due to its rather large battery pack, it would essentially work as a backup unit, and as the Fresco XL is such an extra-large vehicle, you can quite easily use it for camping and road trips. All you need to do is pull down the seats to create a flat surface, put in your bedding, and use it as a camper."

Though Fresco Motors has made a bold claim when it comes to the range of its new vehicle, we've seen little in the way of real specifications, and the company has only so far revealed rendered images of its vehicle. On its website, the company says you can make a reservation for the EV, which will be priced at $114,330. Stay posted for more updates if and when we hear more about this ambitious EV project.