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Japanese camper manufacturer Toy Factory has signed a dealer agreement with Kia PBV. The company will start selling the electric Kia PV5 van from July 2026. The model holds several international awards and a Guinness record for range.
Japanese camper manufacturer Toy Factory has become an official dealer of Kia PBV in Japan. The company will start selling the electric Kia PV5 van from July 2026.
The Kia PV5 has received several international awards, including the International Van of the Year 2026, and set a Guinness World Record for range (693.38 km) among small commercial electric vehicles.
In the first quarter of 2026, PV5 sales reached 8,113 units, with a 9% share of the European eLCV market.
Toy Factory is the leader in camper production based on the Toyota HiAce in Japan and in camper sales based on the Fiat Ducatoⓘ in India and the Asia-Pacific region.
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Japanese camper van builder Toy Factory has become an official dealer for Kia PBV in Japan. Sales of the Kia PV5 electric van will start in July 2026....
Japanese camper van builder Toy Factory has become an official dealer for Kia PBV in Japan. Sales of the Kia PV5 electric van will start in July 2026. The model has won multiple European awards and a Guinness World Record for range.
Japanese camper van manufacturer Toy Factory has become an official dealer of Kia PBV in Japan. Sales of the electric Kia PV5 van will begin in July 2...
Japanese camper van manufacturer Toy Factory has become an official dealer of Kia PBV in Japan. Sales of the electric Kia PV5 van will begin in July 2026. The PV5 has won multiple international awards, including the International Van of the Year 2026, and set a Guinness World Record for range (693.38 km) among small commercial EVs. In Q1 2026, global PV5 sales reached 8,113 units, with a 9% share of the European eLCV market.
Updated: 20.06.2026
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