Kia has opened orders for two new PV5 electric van variants, PV5 Chassis and PV5 Cargo L2/H2, in the UK.
Kia expands its range of PV5 electric vans
The PV5 is Kia’s first all-electric van from its Platform Beyond Vehicle (PBV) business. Built on Hyundai Motor’s exclusive modular scooter platform, E-GMP.S, Kia can easily swap body styles to allow for “unlimited possibilities.”
Until now, the PV5 has been available primarily in Passenger and Cargo body styles with several different variations.
Kia added the PV5 chassis, an open platform model that can be converted into almost anything. In the UK, Kia offers conversions through TGS Automotive Group, including lightweight tipper, drop bed and box solutions.
The PV5 chassis is available exclusively with the 71.2 kWh Long Range battery in the UK, which Kia says could offer a potential WLTP range of up to 258 miles (416 km).
For reference, the PV5 Cargo L2/H1, which uses the same 71.2 kWh battery, offers a WLTP range of up to 258 miles (416 km). Other markets will also have a 51.1 kWh standard range option.
The Chassis model is 4,610 mm long, 1,895 mm wide and 1,935 mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,995 mm.
Its compact size and 5.5-meter turning radius, Kia said, make it easy to maneuver on city streets, construction sites and other tight work areas.
Inside, the PV5 Chassis has two seats. Like other variants, it includes a 12.9″ navigation screen and a 7.5″ driver screen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as standard.
The Chassis model supports DC fast charging up to 120 kW, allowing the battery to charge from 10% to 80% in approximately 30 minutes. With an 11 kW AC supply, it takes approximately 6 hours and 30 minutes to charge from 10% to 100%.
Payload depends on configuration. Kia said the Dropside offers a payload of up to 633kg, while the Tipper can carry 561kg.
| Variant | Battery | Basic Price (+VAT) | ZEVG | on the road (including ZEVG) |
| PV5 ‘Plus’ LR Chassis | 71.2 kWh | £30,605 | £5,000 | £32,916 |
| PV5 folding ‘Plus’ LR (conversion by TGS) | 71.2 kWh | £36,600 | £5,000 | £40,110 |
| PV5 ‘Plus’ LR tipper (conversion by TGS) | 71.2 kWh | £37,600 | £5,000 | £41,310 |
In the UK, the PV5 chassis is now on sale from £32,916 ($43,400) on-the-road, including the expected £5,000 ($6,700) UK Zero Emission Van Grant.
However, it is an “incomplete vehicle,” as Kia describes it. The converted PV5 Dropside is priced from £40,110 ($53,500) on-roads, including the ZEVG, while the PV5 Tipper starts at £41,310 ($55,000).
Kia also launched the larger PV5 Cargo L2/H2 in the UK. The new variant is 4,695 mm long, 1,895 mm wide and 2,200 mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,995 mm.
The higher roof offers an internal load area height of 1,815 mm. It also offers a greater cargo capacity than the L1/H1 and L2/H2, with 5.2 cubic meters.
It is available in three- and four-door configurations with a choice of two or three seats. The three-door versions have a maximum payload of 630 kg, while the four-door models have two sliding doors and offer a payload of up to 600 kg. Both versions can tow up to 1,500 kg.
| Variant | Battery | Basic Price (+VAT) | ZEVG | on the road (including ZEVG) |
| PV5 Cargo L2/H2 ‘Essential’ two-seater LR | 71.2 kWh | £32,355 | £5,000 | £35,016 |
| PV5 Cargo L2/H2 ‘Essential’ three seats LR | 71.2 kWh | £32,355 | £5,000 | £35,016 |
| PV5 Cargo L2/H2 ‘Plus’ two-seat LR | 71.2 kWh | £33,355 | £5,000 | £36,216 |
| PV5 Cargo L2/H2 ‘Plus’ three-seat LR | 71.2 kWh | £33,355 | £5,000 | £36,216 |
| PV5 Cargo L2/H2 ‘Plus Walk Through’ LR | 71.2 kWh | £34,425 | £5,000 | £37,500 |
Like the Chassis model, the PV5 Cargo L2/H2 is available in the UK exclusively with the 71.2 kWh battery, which provides a WLTP range of up to 239 miles.
Inside, it features the same setup as the other PV5 variants, including a 12.9″ touchscreen navigation display and a 7.5″ driver display.
The base two-seat PV5 Cargo L2/H2 Essential model starts at £35,016 ($46,700), on-road, including ZEVG.
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