Kia PV5 Campervan Electrical System: V2L Pre-Wired Power Board

EV Campervan Innovation

The UK's first electrical system for the Kia PV5

A pre-wired power board built for the electric campervan era. Draws power from the PV5's V2L port, your mains hook-up, and a buffer battery — no split charge required.

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The problem with EV campervan electrics

Every conventional campervan electrical system starts from the same assumption: an alternator charges a leisure battery while you drive. Split charge is the foundation of the entire playbook.

Electric vans broke that. No conventional alternator, no split charge — and until now, no clear answer. Search any van conversion forum and you'll find the same thread: "how do you fit a leisure battery in an electric van?" Guesswork everywhere, solutions nowhere.

The Kia PV5 answers the question differently. It has a V2L (Vehicle-to-Load) port that outputs electricity directly from its traction battery — a 71.2kWh energy reserve on the Long Range model, more than any leisure battery on the market.

The Rayne PV5 board is built around exactly that.

How it works — three power sources, one board

The board accepts power from three sources. Transfer switches select the active source automatically:

1

V2L port

Your traction battery becomes your leisure power supply. Connect the V2L output and the board converts it to clean 12V DC and 240V AC for your conversion. You're drawing from the biggest battery your van already carries.

2

Mains hook-up

Connect to site power at a campsite and the board runs exactly like a conventional conversion: powering your system and charging the buffer battery.

3

Buffer battery

Usually a 100Ah lithium — carries the system when V2L isn't running and there's no hook-up. Fridge, lights and devices stay on overnight without touching your driving range, and without leaving the van in camping mode whilst you're out on a hike.

What's on the board

  • Power supplies — 12V IP22 30A Victron charger/power supply
  • Consumer units — 12-way 12V fuse distribution and 240V protection via 3 × 16A narrow RCBOs with Powercon easy-fit plugs
  • Transfer switch — Victron Filax automatic source selection between V2L, hook-up and buffer battery
  • Pre-wired and labelled — arrives fully assembled and tested. Mount it, connect your loads, and it works — the same quick-install philosophy as our full power board range
Victron Filax 2 transfer switch on the Rayne PV5 power board

The Victron Filax 2 — automatic source selection between V2L, hook-up and buffer battery

See it installed — Leigh's PV5

Leigh's PV5 conversion is the prototype build for this system.

Rayne PV5 pre-wired power board installed in a Kia PV5 campervan

The PV5 board installed — fully assembled, labelled and tested before it leaves us

Specs & pricing

Compatible vehicle Kia PV5
Power sources V2L port, mains hook-up, buffer battery
Buffer battery Usually 100Ah lithium
Power supply 12V IP22 30A Victron charger/power supply
12V distribution 12-way fuse distribution
240V distribution 3 × 16A narrow RCBO via Powercon easy-fit plugs
Source selection Victron Filax automatic transfer switch
Warranty 1 year

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Frequently asked questions

Can you charge a leisure battery from an electric van?

Not with a conventional split charge system — electric vans don't have a traditional alternator to charge from. The PV5 board solves this differently: it draws power from the van's V2L port, with a buffer battery smoothing delivery. No split charge needed.

What is V2L and how does it work?

V2L stands for Vehicle-to-Load. The Kia PV5 can output electricity from its traction battery through a dedicated port. The PV5 board takes that output and distributes it to your 12V and 240V circuits.

Do I still need solar?

The traction battery plus buffer battery covers most use cases. Solar is optional for extending range on long off-grid stays.

When can I order?

Pre-orders open w/c 21 September 2026. Register your interest to get exclusive pre-launch access and be first in line.

Does using V2L affect my driving range?

Yes — power drawn from the traction battery comes from the same energy you drive on. As a guide, a long weekend of typical leisure use draws roughly 2–3% of the Long Range battery's 71.2kWh capacity.

Will this work with other electric vans?

This board is designed specifically for the Kia PV5. If you're converting another electric van, get in touch — we'll happily talk through the options.

Converting a PV5? Talk to us before you buy anything.

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