Kia has begun accepting orders in the UK for two new variants of its PV5 electric van, the PV5 Chassis and PV5 Cargo L2/H1. The PV5 is the automaker’s first fully electric commercial van developed under its Platform Beyond Vehicle (PBV) business. Based on Hyundai Motor’s dedicated modular E-GMP.S skateboard platform, the vehicle architecture allows different body configurations to be accommodated to meet a wide range of commercial requirements.
Until now, the PV5 has primarily been offered in Passenger and Cargo configurations, with multiple variants.
The newly introduced PV5 Chassis features an open-bed configuration designed to support a range of specialized conversions. In the UK market, Kia has partnered with TGS Automotive Group to offer conversion options, including lightweight tipper, Dropside and Box configurations. The PV5 Chassis will be available exclusively with a 71.2 kWh long-range battery, delivering a claimed WLTP driving range of up to 258 miles (416 km).
The PV5 Cargo L2/H2 variant is also equipped with the 71.2 kWh battery and offers a claimed WLTP range of up to 258 miles (416 km). In selected international markets, Kia will additionally offer a smaller 51.1 kWh standard-range battery option.
The PV5 Chassis features a two-seat cabin and has been designed to provide manoeuvrability in confined environments. According to Kia, its compact dimensions and 5.5-meter turning radius make it suitable for urban roads, construction sites and other restricted working areas. Its interior equipment includes a 12.9-inch navigation touchscreen and a 7.5-inch driver display, along with standard wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity.
The Chassis variant supports DC fast charging at rates of up to 120 kW, allowing the battery to charge from 10% to 80% in approximately 30 minutes. Using an 11 kW AC charger, a 10% to 100% charge takes around six hours and 30 minutes. Payload capacities vary depending on the conversion. The Dropside version offers a maximum payload of 633 kg, while the Tipper configuration can carry up to 561 kg, according to Kia.
In the UK, the PV5 Chassis is priced from £32,916 ($43,400) on the road, including the anticipated £5,000 ($6,700) benefit from the UK Zero Emission Van Grant (ZEVG). Kia classifies the model as an incomplete vehicle, with additional conversions available separately. The converted PV5 Dropside starts at £40,110 ($53,500), while the PV5 Tipper is priced from £41,310 ($55,000), with both prices including the grant.
The larger PV5 Cargo L2/H2 measures 4,695 mm in length, 1,895 mm in width and 2,200 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2,995 mm. Its increased roof height provides an interior cargo-area height of 1,815 mm. The variant offers a cargo volume of 5.2 cubic meters, providing greater load capacity than the smaller L1/H1 configuration.
Kia offers the PV5 Cargo L2/H2 in three- and four-door layouts, with seating configurations for two or three occupants. The three-door version provides a maximum payload capacity of 630 kg, while the four-door variant, equipped with dual sliding doors, can carry up to 600 kg. Both configurations have a maximum towing capacity of 1,500 kg.
For the UK market, the PV5 Cargo L2/H2 is offered exclusively with the 71.2 kWh battery, delivering a claimed WLTP driving range of up to 239 miles. Its cabin shares the same technology package as other PV5 variants, comprising a 12.9-inch touchscreen navigation system and a 7.5-inch driver display.
The entry-level PV5 Cargo L2/H2 Essential, featuring a two-seat configuration, starts at £35,016 ($46,700) on the road, inclusive of the Zero Emission Van Grant.
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