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Direct Cars unveils DC EVLIFE electric camper based on Kia PV5

14.07.2026 09:30 3 min 7 sources РУС
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Direct Cars unveils DC EVLIFE electric camper based on Kia PV5
Original source: プレスリリース・ニュースリリース配信シェアNo.1|PR TIMES

In Brief

Direct Cars has announced the first model of its DC EVLIFE series, an electric camper built on the Kia PV5 Passenger. It was presented at the Tokyo Camper Show 2026 on July 11–12 at Tokyo Big Sight.

Direct Cars (Suzuka, Mie Prefecture) has unveiled the first model of its DC EVLIFE series, an electric camper based on the Kia PV5 Passenger. The presentation took place at the Tokyo Camper Show 2026, held on July 11–12, 2026 at Tokyo Big Sight.

The vehicle seats five and sleeps two, registered as a passenger car (3-number plate). Standard equipment includes LED lighting, USB Type-C and AC100V outlets, a battery converter, and a foldable mattress. Optional features include a 19-inch Smart TV and a compact induction cooktop.

Direct Cars is also opening Kia PBV dealerships in Kanagawa, Mie, and Fukuoka prefectures, as well as at all its stores.

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Direct Cars unveils DC EVLIFE camper based on Kia PV5 at Tokyo Camper Show 2026

14.07.2026 kakaku.com JPN Original source

Direct Cars unveils DC EVLIFE electric camper based on Kia PV5

14.07.2026 matome.response.jp JPN Original source

Direct Cars unveils DC EVLIFE camper based on Kia PV5 at Tokyo Camper Show 2026

13.07.2026 response.jp JPN Original source

Direct Cars unveils DC EVLIFE camper based on Kia PV5 at Tokyo Camping Car Show 2026

13.07.2026 news.yahoo.co.jp JPN Original source

Direct Cars to unveil EV motorhome based on Kia PV5 at Tokyo Camping Car Show 2026

11.07.2026 jiji.com JPN Original source

Direct Cars to launch DC EVLIFE EV camper based on Kia PV5 passenger

11.07.2026 realsound.jp JPN Original source

Direct Cars builds first EV camper on Kia PV5 passenger base

10.07.2026 prtimes.jp JPN Original source

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