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Two new electric motorhomes based on Kia van debut in Japan

18.02.2026 10:10 1 min 1 source
Yahoo!ニュース JPN
Two new electric motorhomes based on Kia van debut in Japan
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Two new electric motorhomes based on the Kia PV5 van were unveiled at the Japan Camping Car Show 2026 in Makuhari. The LAC EV CAMPER P and C models feature a 71.2 kWh battery for a range of about 520 km and a 1500W power outlet for using household appliances.

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Two new electric motorhomes based on Kia van debut in Japan

18.02.2026 Yahoo!ニュース JPN Original source

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Updated: 13.06.2026

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