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Tier 01 · Compact / single axle

Tier 1 — Solo

A single-axle utility solar power trailer for one-operator jobs — off-grid lifestyle, small residential builds, mobile services, surveyors and lifestyle owners with modest power demand. Tows behind a 1-tonne ute. No special licence.

NZ$19,500Ex-GST · Reserve from NZ$500
Reserve a Tier 1 — NZ$500 Size with the calculator

Specifications

Chassis
1.6 × 2.6 m, single axle
Solar
2.5–3.0 kW folding
Battery
5 kWh LiFePO₄ → 15 kWh
Inverter
3 kW pure sine-wave
Outlets
2 × 15A · USB-C PD · 12V Anderson
Storage
0.6 m³ lockable
Towing
1-tonne ute · car licence
Compliance
NZTA Class TD · WoF/CoF · NZ ESC

Built for

Compliance

Every Tier 1 unit is transport-engineer certified, NZTA-registered as a Class TD trailer, and ships with a current WoF and CoF where applicable. The electrical stack carries a NZ Electrical Safety Certificate. Tows behind a 1-tonne ute on a normal car licence.

Frequently asked

When does Tier 1 ship?
First production cohort is June 2026. Reserved slots are sequenced in deposit order.
What does the NZ$500 reservation buy?
A held production slot in the launch cohort, launch-parity pricing locked against any future RRP changes, and priority access to the configurator when it opens in Q1 2026. Fully refundable up to 14 days before despatch.
Will a Tier 1 actually run my site?
Tier 1 is sized for one-operator draw. For an 8-house residential build or mid-size festival, look at Tier 2 — Crew. Use the calculator on the homepage with your real fuel spend and load profile to size the right tier.
Can I tow Tier 1 on a car licence?
Yes — Tier 1 is single-axle and sits inside the 1-tonne braked-trailer threshold. No special licence required.
Can I retrofit modules later?
Yes — irrigation pump, espresso & hospitality, PA & lighting rig, tool & charging, and insulated chiller modules all mount on Tier 1.

Other tiers

Tier 02CrewTandem / Flagship · NZ$36,500. For small teams, mid construction sites, mid festivals, dairy support. Tier 03CommandTandem braked / Premium. For major construction, multi-day festivals, civil-defence response.