Built in V2L, or vehicle-to-load, means that the camper—much like most Kias now—will be able to power any household electric appliance, which is a boon out in the wild. Inside at the front, a 12.9-inch infotainment screen in the front runs an Android Automotive OS, while the driver gets a 7in digital instrument cluster.
Just like Kia’s WKNDR concept, the Light Camper is intended as an “escape pod for extended weekends in nature,” and should feature a similarly flexible modular interior that can be easily customized for various pursuits. Kia called its concept a “Swiss Army Knife on wheels,” which would also feature a mobile pantry for “cooking aficionados that want to cook with a view.” Here’s hoping a mobile kitchen to rival the likes of Rivian is on the cards.
We’re also hoping Kia’s previous idea of installing an onboard compressor to handle adjusting tire pressure when out on the trail, and inflating mattresses when setting up camp for the night makes it to the production version of the Light Camper too.
Looking to fill out its EV range to include an mini urban SUV, Kia has today also revealed the EV2. It’s a concept, yes, but the auto company has already said that it’s definitely coming in 2026 and—much like all its recent concepts—the exterior will remain largely unchanged. The minimalist interior? Nope. Yes the sliding seats are fancy, but Karim Habib, head of global design at Kia, confirmed to WIRED that it was unlikely the inside will look anything like the concept offering.
Before we get to that, the exterior looks like a surprisingly successful shrinking of the excellent EV9, and that’s a good thing. Think of it as an SUV-ified Kia Soul, if you will, but with rear-hinged doors at the back—though these will not make it to the final production model. Destined for the European market early next year at around €30,000 ($31,000), this will compete with the likes of the Renault 5, Hyundai Inster, and Skoda Epiq.
