Kia PV5 i-Camper: UK-Built Electric Campervan With Kitchen and Beds
A British campervan builder has turned Kia's electric PV5 van into a full camper. The PV5 i-Camper by Wellhouse Leisure has two double beds, a kitchen and its own leisure battery, and it is now built and ready to view, Electrek reported on 28 October.
Key takeaways
- Based on the Kia PV5 Cargo Plus, converted by family-run UK firm Wellhouse Leisure.
- Two double beds, one under a pop-up roof; kitchen with sink, two induction hobs and a 42-litre fridge.
- Base van: 71.2 kWh battery and up to 247 miles (398 km) WLTP; 10 to 80% DC charging in about 30 minutes.
- Price in the UK from £63,000 (about €75,000 in 2026).
Inside the camper
The PV5 i-Camper is 4.69 m long, 1.89 m wide and 1.99 m tall, about the size of a Ford Transit Custom. The rear seats slide and fold flat to make one double bed, and they can be taken out completely when more cargo space is needed. The second double bed sits under the pop-up roof and uses Froli spring elements for extra comfort.
The kitchen has a sink with a tap and electric water pump, two induction cooking zones, a 42-litre fridge and storage cupboards. A microwave is optional.
Power for camping
A 200 W solar panel and a separate lithium leisure battery with a 12 V supply let owners camp without draining the main driving battery. Thanks to vehicle-to-load, the van can also power external devices, charge an e-bike or supply a pitch at a campsite. The camper equipment adds weight and reduces range compared with the standard van, but no figure has been published.
About the Kia PV5
The PV5 is Kia's first fully electric van and was launched at the end of 2025. It is built on the E-GMP.S skateboard platform, which allows different body styles, and is sold mainly as a Passenger and a Cargo version. According to Electrek, it is now Europe's best-selling electric van in its class.
What it means for you
If you want a campervan for weekends and holidays, the PV5 i-Camper is one of the first ready-made electric options on the market. Plan longer trips around fast chargers: with a real range likely well under 398 km once loaded, a 30-minute stop every two to three hours is realistic. At about £63,000 in 2026 (around €75,000) it costs more than many diesel campers, but running costs on home electricity are far lower, and electric vans can enter city clean air zones without charges.
Browse the Kia catalogue and read more about battery vehicles in our electric cars section.
Sources
- Electrek: Kia's electric campervan has two beds and a fully equipped kitchen (28 Oct 2026) (accessed 30 Oct 2026)
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