Kia is expanding the battery options for its electric PV5 Chassis, adding a 71.2 kWh Long Range battery designed to give businesses and fleet operators more flexibility on longer daily routes.
In the UK, the 71.2 kWh battery will be the only battery option available for the PV5 Chassis. Other European markets will also offer the model with Kia’s 51.1 kWh Standard Range battery.
The new Long Range version strengthens the role of the PV5 Chassis as a flexible electric commercial vehicle platform. Unlike a conventional van, the chassis-cab configuration is designed to serve as a base for a wide range of professional conversions, allowing businesses to tailor the vehicle to specific applications and operating requirements.
The Kia PV5 Chassis with the 71.2 kWh battery produces 120 kW and supports DC fast charging. Using a compatible DC charger, the battery can be charged from 10% to 80% in approximately 30 minutes.
An 11 kW AC charger can recharge the battery from 10% to 100% in around 6 hours and 30 minutes.
The larger battery is particularly suited to businesses that regularly cover longer distances or operate routes where charging opportunities are limited. It allows fleet operators to balance driving range, charging availability and the requirements of their vehicle conversion without moving to a larger base vehicle.
Actual range and payload will vary depending on the final conversion, vehicle specification, equipment, cargo, route and operating conditions.
“Commercial-vehicle customers need solutions that reflect how they actually operate,” said Erhan Eren, Director PBV at Kia Europe. “The 71.2kWh Long Range battery extends the flexibility of the PV5 Chassis, giving businesses greater scope to balance distance, charging access and conversion requirements in one compact electric platform.”
Despite the larger battery, the PV5 Chassis retains the compact dimensions that make it suitable for urban and commercial applications.
The vehicle measures less than five metres in length and has a claimed best-in-class 5.5-metre turning radius. That combination is designed to make the electric chassis easier to maneuver on city streets, at depots, on construction sites and in other areas where space is limited.
The exposed rear chassis also provides a flexible foundation for different professional body configurations.
Kia positions the PV5 Chassis as the conversion-focused member of its Platform Beyond Vehicle (PBV) family, alongside the PV5 Cargo and PV5 Passenger variants.
Built on Kia’s dedicated Electric-Global Modular Platform for Service (E-GMP.S) architecture, the PV5 Chassis is engineered to accommodate application-specific bodies.
In the UK, Kia’s official PBV Conversion Partner, TGS Automotive Group, will offer several conversion solutions, including Lightweight Tipper, Dropside and Box configurations.
Additional modular equipment will include Mesh Cage systems, Fall Arrest Systems, Chapter 8 equipment and beacons. Kia says the completed vehicles will offer a claimed best-in-class payload.
The first of these conversion solutions is scheduled to launch in the fourth quarter of 2026, giving UK businesses more options for deploying an electric commercial vehicle tailored to their specific requirements.
The new battery option arrives as Kia reports strong demand for the wider PV5 lineup in Europe.
During the first half of 2026, the PV5 recorded 13,116 registrations and represented 37% of electric C-segment van sales in Europe, according to Kia. The company says this made the PV5 the segment’s top-selling model during the period.
Adding the 71.2 kWh Long Range battery should allow the PV5 Chassis to address a broader range of commercial applications, particularly for businesses with longer or less predictable daily driving requirements.
The Long Range Kia PV5 Chassis will be introduced across European markets during 2026. Exact launch timing, specifications and conversion availability will vary by country.
The PV5 Chassis is covered by Kia’s seven-year/100,000-mile vehicle warranty, while the battery receives separate coverage for eight years.
