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At Japan Camping Car Show 2026, LAC unveiled two electric camper prototypes based on the Kia PV5 — EV Camper P and C. They use the standard 71.2 kWh battery to power onboard appliances without an extra battery.
At the Japan Camping Car Show 2026, held in late January, LAC presented two electric camper van prototypes built on the Kia PV5 platform. The models are named EV Camper P and EV Camper C.
Both models are equipped with the standard 71.2 kWh battery pack. This allows household appliances inside the cabin to be powered directly from the traction battery, eliminating the need for an additional auxiliary battery.
The Kia PV5 itself is scheduled to launch in Japan in spring 2026.
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Two electric motorhomes based on the Kia PV5 were showcased at the Japan Camping Car Show 2026. The LAC EV Camper P and C models utilize the vehicle's...
Two electric motorhomes based on the Kia PV5 were showcased at the Japan Camping Car Show 2026. The LAC EV Camper P and C models utilize the vehicle's standard 71.2 kWh battery, eliminating the need for a separate auxiliary battery to power onboard appliances.
Two camper prototypes, the EV Camper P and EV Camper C, have been developed based on the Kia PV5 electric van, scheduled for launch in Japan in spring...
Two camper prototypes, the EV Camper P and EV Camper C, have been developed based on the Kia PV5 electric van, scheduled for launch in Japan in spring 2026. Both models utilize the van's standard 71.2 kWh long-range battery pack, enabling the use of appliances like microwaves and air conditioners without a secondary leisure battery. The prototypes were showcased at the Japan Camping Car Show 2026 in late January.
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