The company behind the Hummer EV Camper Conversion has gone out of business

Pour one for EarthCruiser. The Oregon-based company that created the midsize high-flying car has officially gone out of business. In a statement sent to EarthCruiser websiteThe company’s last day of business is Thursday, April 25.

Changes in the market and economic factors were cited in EarthCruiser’s announcement as reasons for the closure.

“Our journey over the past years has been incredible,” said Lance Gillies, EarthCruiser CIO and founder. “We are extremely grateful to our loyal customers, dedicated employees, and industry partners for their support and belief in our brand. While this decision marks the end of an era, we are proud of our legacy and impact on the world of transportation, automotive innovation, and riding high. . We hope our cars, our customers, and their stories will continue to inspire us all.”

EarthCruiser was founded in 2008, and offered a few camper conversion models based on a variety of vehicles. The most expensive option was the $350,000 Terranova, built on the Ford Super Duty or Ram 3500 one-ton truck platform. With a starting price of $595,000, the EarthCruiser was available as a single-cab FX or dual-cab EXP, using the Isuzu four-wheel drive with V-8 power.

There was also the GMC Hummer EV EarthCruiser, which debuted in August 2023. The upfit added a carbon-fiber camper shell and a power-operated roof, creating more standing room and a full-size bed. It added a kitchenette and bathroom to the off-road EV, powered by a 605-watt solar system and a 6-kilowatt-hour battery. With large tanks of fresh and gray water, the EarthCruiser said it was capable of living off the grid for seven days.

Deliveries of the GMC Hummer EV EarthCruiser were supposed to start this summer, but apparently that’s not happening. In an email to Engine1, an EarthCruiser representative confirmed that only one demo model was built and it has already been sold. No customer prototypes have been built, but the company is willing to sell the model as part of a liquidation to any interested party.