Kia UK has announced specifications and pricing for the Kia PV5, with pre-orders opening on Thursday 01 May 2025 for the PV5 Cargo, the brand’s first dedicated fully electric commercial vehicle.
In the UK, the Kia PV5 will be offered in two lengths, two heights, with two battery options and two trim grades, depending on body type. There will be three main commercial body types: Cargo, Crew and Chassis Cab. A Passenger variant is also offered, as well as a Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle (WAV) derivative.
For the UK market, the PV5 will initially be available only in L2/H1 form across Cargo and PV5 Crew, and L2 for PV5 Chassis Cab. PV5 Cargo L1/H1 and L2/H2 will follow in 2026.
Two simple well-equipped grades, ‘Essential’ and ‘Plus’, ensure options are kept straightforward, while the choice of two battery packs offer customers the choice between maximising payload or range. The standard range 51.5kWh battery pack provides a greater payload due to being lighter in weight, while the long range 71.2kWh battery pack adds range but reduces cargo payload.
The lighter standard range 51.5kWh battery pack is powered by a single electric motor powering the front wheels and outputting 89.4kW. The long range battery pack is also front-motor front wheel drive only, with an output of 120kW. Both variants offer a high 250Nm torque output to ensure excellent pulling power no matter the payload.
All PV5 variants offer 400V fast charging capability, meaning when connected to a 150kW charging point the PV5’s battery (both standard range or long range) can be topped up from 10-to-80% in less than 30 minutes.
Commercially designed from a blank canvas, the PV5’s main commercial options of Cargo, Crew or Chassis Cab cater perfectly towards various job requirements and industries. Cargo and Chassis Cab prioritise cargo load volumes and payloads, while Crew (and Passenger) is perfectly suited towards carrying passengers comfortably, their luggage,tools or belongings.
The interior across all Cargo, Crew and Chassis Cab will offer two (driver and passenger) cloth seats finished in a dark blue trim. Centrally mounted is a large 12.9-inch touchscreen display powered by Android Automotive OS, which supports wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.Driver’s get a 7.5-inch digital instrument display that has been designed to deliver driving information in a simple and quick-to-read interface to minimise driver distraction.
Thanks to its E-GMP.S fully electric platform, the PV5 offers a best-in-class low cargo load height of just 419mm at the rear, measured from the ground. In addition, the PV5 offers tight manoeuvrability thanks to its compact dimensions and small turning circle of just 10.8 metres.
All Kia PV5 variants come with Kia’s industry-leading seven-year/100,000-mile warranty as standard, plus an eight-year warranty on the high voltage battery.
Pricing starts from £27,645 (+VAT) for the PV5 Cargo ‘Essential’ with standard range battery, rising to £30,145 (+VAT) with long range battery. In addition, PV5 Cargo will qualify for the current Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV) Plug-in Van Grant (PIVG) that further reduces the price by up to £5,000.
Kia PV5 Cargo pre-orders begin Thursday 01 May 2025, with first UK customer deliveries beginning in late 2025. Other PV5 Cargo variants, as well as PV5 Crew and PV5 Chassis Cab, pricing will be revealed later this year.
