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Tier 01 · Compact / single axleTier 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.
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
Off-grid lifestyle
Bach, lifestyle block or remote cabin running silent on solar. 1.5–2 days of typical site load with zero solar input.
Small residential builds
Subdivisions before mains is in. Tool-charging bench and overnight battery rotation for a small frame crew.
Mobile services
Surveyors, mobile pet groomers, mobile dentistry, charging fleets — anywhere you need silent 240 V away from grid.
Lifestyle blocks
Run a pump, a small workshop, electric tools and chargers. EV-charging module available.
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.