Grounded has introduced the new C1, which is designed for use by everyone from police to doctors
Detroit’s Grounded burst onto the scene in 2023 with an electric RV based on the BrightDrop Zevo 600. Now, the company is expanding their lineup by introducing the C1 at Climate Week NYC.
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Designed for government and healthcare fleets, the C1 is based on Harbinger’s commercial-grade electric truck platform and available in three different configurations. In order to appeal to police departments, there’s a mobile command center that provides “secure communications, reliable power, and the mobility to coordinate responses during severe weather, large events, or multi-agency emergencies.”
Inside the Command Hub
The company didn’t offer much information, but images show the vehicle has a large open area with desks and an assortment of displays. We can also see a bathroom, a flexible seating area, and two enclosed spaces.
The C1 can also be transformed into a mobile clinic to enable “municipalities and nonprofits to deliver mammograms, vaccinations, screenings, and other preventative services.” In this configuration, we can see a reception area and a bathroom. There’s also an examination area with a desk and medical equipment.
The third and final configuration is aimed at disaster response and the company said it “provides resilience and adaptability with extended range, off-grid power, and modular interiors that can support shelter coordination, supply distribution, and emergency relief efforts.”
Levels of Customization
While specifics are few and far between, the C1 will be highly customizable as the company mentioned multiple wheelbases as well as three levels of upfit. The most basic is known as Core, which features a streamlined and cost-effective interior. The Advanced and Pro setups add more bells and whistles, including advanced communications equipment and increased range.
Speaking of which, the C1 will be offered with electric and plug-in hybrid powertrains. The former can be augmented by a gas-powered range extender as well as a roof-mounted solar panel and a dedicated ‘house battery.’
The company didn’t mention powertrain details, but Harbinger uses an electric motor that develops 440 hp (330 kW) and 1,140 lb-ft (1,550 Nm) of torque. They also offer a scalable battery pack, which comes in 35 kWh sections that can be increased to meet the task at hand.
As for the plug-in hybrid variant, it presumably echoes the Hybrid RV that was created by THOR Industries and Harbinger. It has an overall range of 500 miles (805 km) as well as an electric-only range of 150 miles (241 km).
Orders Already Open
There are more questions than answers at this point, but Grounded is currently accepting orders. Deliveries are expected to begin in the second quarter of 2026 and pricing will “vary depending on configuration and upfit.”
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