Van life enthusiasts know the drill: spend months and thousands converting your vehicle into a livable space, only to discover half the features don’t work as planned. VanLab just solved that headache with the first official camping kit for Kia’s PV5 electric van—and it transforms your vehicle into a complete campsite in minutes, not months.
Real Appliances Meet Real Power
This isn’t some clever storage hack with a camp stove thrown in. The kit includes:
- Full bed
- Outdoor kitchen with induction cooktop
- Drawers
- Counter space that actually function like home appliances
Your PV5’s Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) system pumps out 220 volts and 3.5kW of power—enough to run a refrigerator, hot plate, and whatever else you’d plug into a wall outlet. That’s the difference between pretending to camp and actually living off-grid without sacrificing comfort.
Assembly That Won’t Ruin Your Weekend
VanLab designed their kit like IKEA furniture: modular pieces that snap together with nothing more than a screwdriver. The PV5 Passenger’s flat floor and 3,615 liters of cargo space (when seats fold) become your construction zone. No drilling, no permanent modifications, no wondering if you’ve voided your warranty.
At roughly $2,000—available now in Korea through Kia’s official shop—you’re looking at a fraction of what custom conversions typically cost.
Korea First, World Later
If you’re tracking EV innovation, you know Korea often gets the cool stuff first. The PV5 already claimed bragging rights as the first Korean vehicle to win International Van of the Year, and this camping kit continues that momentum. Japan, Europe, and the UK are next on VanLab’s rollout plan.
US availability remains tied to when Kia actually brings the PV5 stateside—though spy shots suggest it’s coming.
The modular accessory approach represents something bigger than just camping gear. You’re seeing the future of vehicle ownership: buy the platform, customize the function as your needs evolve. Whether that’s weekend warrior mode or full nomad conversion, the infrastructure is finally catching up to the dream.
