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At Japan Camping Car Show 2026, two electric camper prototypes based on the Kia PV5 were unveiled. The LAC EV Camper P and C use the standard 71.2 kWh battery, eliminating the need for an extra house battery.
At the Japan Camping Car Show 2026, held in late January, LAC presented two electric camper prototypes built on the Kia PV5 van. The PV5 is scheduled to launch in Japan in spring 2026.
The models are named LAC EV Camper P and EV Camper C. Both use the standard 71.2 kWh battery, which powers onboard appliances without requiring an additional auxiliary battery.
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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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Two electric motorhomes, LAC EV Camper P and C based on the Kia PV5, were showcased at the Japan Camping Car Show 2026. The models utilize the standard 71.2 kWh battery, enabling the use of household appliances without a supplementary battery. The PV5 is scheduled for launch in the Japanese market in spring 2026.
LAC Holdings will showcase two electric camper concepts based on the Kia PV5 at the Japan Camping Car Show 2026. The models use the vehicle's standard 71.2 kWh battery to power appliances without an extra auxiliary battery.
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At the Japan Camping Car Show 2026, LAC Holdings introduced the LAC EV Camper, built on the Kia PV5 electric van. It features a 71.2 kWh battery and provides up to 1500 W of power for appliances.
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