Brand New Kia PV5 Fully Completed Campervan Video

[Wannabecamperman]

Hi all, for those interested in removing gas bottles and leisure batteries completely, the new Kia PV5 electric camper has full times mains power direct from the traction battery, so NO MORE LEISURE BATTERIES, GAS BOTTLES OR POWERBANKS!

Hair dryer, air fryer, induction cooking, built-in microwave, kettle and toaster are all now fully viable with the very latest V2L tech from Kia.

It also is just 4.7m long and 1.97 cms with pop top down!

Thoughts?

 

[Up10]

Hi all, for those interested in removing gas bottles and leisure batteries completely, the new Kia PV5 electric camper has full times mains power direct from the traction battery, so NO MORE LEISURE BATTERIES, GAS BOTTLES OR POWERBANKS!

Hair dryer, air fryer, induction cooking, built-in microwave, kettle and toaster are all now fully viable with the very latest V2L tech from Kia.

It also is just 4.7m long and 1.97 cms with pop top down!

Thoughts?

Interesting. I like the no gas ideas but I would miss the sliding rear seat. When we use our van as a passenger vehicle, it's nice to have the passengers in the conversation. When used as a cargo space, the rear seat also slides forward to allow generous space at the back.
Otherwise, some clever ideas. Just not for me
Thanks for posting, really interesting to see it.

 

[Restival]

Hi all, for those interested in removing gas bottles and leisure batteries completely, the new Kia PV5 electric camper has full times mains power direct from the traction battery, so NO MORE LEISURE BATTERIES, GAS BOTTLES OR POWERBANKS!

Hair dryer, air fryer, induction cooking, built-in microwave, kettle and toaster are all now fully viable with the very latest V2L tech from Kia.

It also is just 4.7m long and 1.97 cms with pop top down!

Thoughts?

Really interesting. They have an awful website though. Baffling why companies don't do better websites.

The biggest issue I have with non-cali rear seats in conversions is I can't put my feet on the floor as my legs aren't long enough....going to the nec show before I bought made me realize just how much more comfortable the cali is in that regard

 

[capt kirk]

Dont think i heard any mention of range

 

[Chriskend]

Range is 250 ish miles..but in reality loaded is 190 ish and less when cold, not enough for a serious camping weekend in Scotland.

 

[Wannabecamperman]

I think that's for those conversions using the RIB beds which I agree are really high and your head hits with roof down, though very comfy. This has a rock n roll bed, so similar height to the Cali.

Really interesting. They have an awful website though. Baffling why companies don't do better websites.

The biggest issue I have with non-cali rear seats in conversions is I can't put my feet on the floor as my legs aren't long enough....going to the nec show before I bought made me realize just how much more comfortable the cali is in that regard

 

[Wannabecamperman]

Range is 250 ish miles..but in reality loaded is 190 ish and less when cold, not enough for a serious camping weekend in Scotland.

It's plenty for not only Scotland but the entire UK. You can do 10-80% on fast public chargers and even Scotland hes them every 30-40 miles. Who doesn't need to stop at least once in 3-4 hours of driving?

With a gentle right foot in summer when most camp, you can get near300m even fully laden.

Even 400m in fact in ideal conditions as this is the world record holder for range under 80 kWh battery:

https://www.topgear.com/car-news/electric/kia-pv5-cargo-has-set-a-new-guinness-world-record-travelling-430-miles-fully

So yes, though it's not the 500m+ you'll get on an 80L Cali, it's enough for most and in my mind the many benefits of no gas, leisure batteries or power banks and a utility mode and heat pump to keep you toasty all night with zero condensation... well many are sold.

And how refreshing not to have any issues with Adblu, EGR valves, DPF filters, or dirty diesel costing almost £2 per litre...

Just sayin' : - )