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' : - )

 

[vmaxkiddy]

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' : - )

It did take them 22 1/2 hours to do 430 miles, that’s a very gentle right foot.

 

[capt kirk]

My wife's electric car has died, smell of burning in cab and no drive function, cant get fixed till end of may with no courtesy car, supposedly 7 year warranty But doesn't cover 12 volt system cos that has only 2 year warranty and car is 4 years old with only 17k on the clock. Now if i had gone to Scotland in it which we do from time to time i would be a tads miffed but luckily i have my trusty van.

 

[FivetonesCali]

My wife's electric car has died, smell of burning in cab and no drive function, cant get fixed till end of may with no courtesy car, supposedly 7 year warranty But doesn't cover 12 volt system cos that has only 2 year warranty and car is 4 years old with only 17k on the clock. Now if i had gone to Scotland in it which we do from time to time i would be a tads miffed but luckily i have my trusty van.

Fossil fuel cars never break down I hear.

 

[capt kirk]

Fossil fuel cars never break down I hear.

They do and thats why i have recovery for both

 

[Wannabecamperman]

 

[Lambeth Cali]

We have an electric car and the 2008 Cali. This does make a lot of sense for us one day soon. I’d prefer a Buzz but tbh that Kia has a certain appeal.

 

[Wannabecamperman]

We have an electric car and the 2008 Cali. This does make a lot of sense for us one day soon. I’d prefer a Buzz but tbh that Kia has a certain appeal.

I also love the Buzz, however the base vehicle is some £20k+ MORE than the Kia, without the 7 year warranty, utility mode or V2L!

 

[Kernowboy]

Honestly, love it! And that guy is great too, deserves to make a mint. And I think he will, reckon they will sell well given what I consider to be a step backwards with the MV Cali and competition. I’m a fan of EVs, cheap trouble free transport; we have 2 which we do c.40k a year in, but this camper isn’t for me yet and won’t be replacing my T6.1 anytime soon. I don’t believe the hype of 400 miles driven in circles around a city, it’s completely detached from the real world. - the range just in there yet for my use case, it would be out of steam by the time I get to Exeter from where I live (the A30 is a killer for battery range, or mpg for that matter). And as soon as you are not charging at home the costs would be similar or even higher than ICE. And I expect the depreciation will be huge, at least initially if my EV journey is anything to go by. May be a different story if I lived close to my intended use area, certainly has lots of advantages and it does look like a big step in the right direction.

 

[Wannabecamperman]

Honestly, love it! And that guy is great too, deserves to make a mint. And I think he will, reckon they will sell well given what I consider to be a step backwards with the MV Cali and competition. I’m a fan of EVs, cheap trouble free transport; we have 2 which we do c.40k a year in, but this camper isn’t for me yet and won’t be replacing my T6.1 anytime soon. I don’t believe the hype of 400 miles driven in circles around a city, it’s completely detached from the real world. - the range just in there yet for my use case, it would be out of steam by the time I get to Exeter from where I live (the A30 is a killer for battery range, or mpg for that matter). And as soon as you are not charging at home the costs would be similar or even higher than ICE. And I expect the depreciation will be huge, at least initially if my EV journey is anything to go by. May be a different story if I lived close to my intended use area, certainly has lots of advantages and it does look like a big step in the right direction.

I agree with much of what you have said, but have found that I can use the Tesla app and many superchargers for the SAME 22p per kWh off peak tariff for just a £9 per month membership for non-Teslas!

This still equates to c.300 miles for £15, or £30 if using during peak - much, much better than the extortionate 89p per kWh charged by BP Pulse and the likes, an still cheaper than ICE engines.

 

[Kernowboy]

I agree with much of what you have said, but have found that I can use the Tesla app and many superchargers for the SAME 22p per kWh off peak tariff for just a £9 per month membership for non-Teslas!

This still equates to c.300 miles for £15, or £30 if using during peak - much, much better than the extortionate 89p per kWh charged by BP Pulse and the likes, an still cheaper than ICE engines.

I’ll look into that thanks. Most of my charging is at home but I use Tesla close to Exeter to top up on the weekly commute so the sums to subscribe may just add up.
Shows the gap between the spin and reality though, on paper my EV should do 350 miles, so home to work and back no problem - but my commute is 150 mile each way and I need c.30-40kwh top up to get it done having left home with a full battery. That’s just reality.
Agree the Tesla network is the way to go cost wise but once past Exeter (still a 5 miles detour to Darts Farm) it is a desert until you reach Bristol up the M5, Amesbury along the 303, or Portsmouth along the A35/31. That’s a really large area with only sporadic 89p per kWh rip off providers to rely on……it is getting better, slowly.
As I say, I’m a fan of EVs but need to understand the limitations specific to individual use case.

 

[capt kirk]

i took my e soul in for work and was looking at the van while i was there. a nice salesman came to talk to me and we both agreed the forcast range was a tads optomistic and he said "quote" after a couple of years he would expect a range fully loaded of about 180-200 miles. im not sure if this would be enough for touring but i have to say i was very impressed with the finnish and what would normally be extras that were included . I cant remember the price but at the time i thought it was quite reasonable for vehicle that size. He did say that a bigger battery version was on its way but didnt know much detail.

 

[Wannabecamperman]

i took my e soul in for work and was looking at the van while i was there. a nice salesman came to talk to me and we both agreed the forcast range was a tads optomistic and he said "quote" after a couple of years he would expect a range fully loaded of about 180-200 miles. im not sure if this would be enough for touring but i have to say i was very impressed with the finnish and what would normally be extras that were included . I cant remember the price but at the time i thought it was quite reasonable for vehicle that size. He did say that a bigger battery version was on its way but didnt know much detail.

I concur mileage estimate wise, but ask yourself, how many times do you drive for 3-4 hours without a loo (charging) break?