Kia PV5 sets world record for distance travelled on a single charge
Wed, 29 Oct 2025
The Kia PV5 Cargo, the company’s first dedicated electric light commercial vehicle, has set a new world record.
Carrying its maximum payload, the electric van covered 430.8 miles on a single charge – setting a new Guinness World Record in the process.
The record-breaking drive took place on September 30, under authentic, real-world conditions on public roads north of Frankfurt, Germany.
"Even if Kia is new to the LCV market, this record is a testament to the versatility and innovation behind Kia’s first PBV, showing that we are serious contenders," says Marc Hedrich, president and CEO of Kia Europe.
The record route was carefully designed to replicate the daily realities of delivery and logistics operations.
Over a 36.1-mile urban and extra-urban loop, the PV5 Cargo faced traffic lights, intersections, roundabouts, and typical city traffic – mirroring the conditions most fleet drivers encounter every day.
The route included an elevation gain of approximately 370 metres, completing the loop 12 times while carrying its full payload and coming to a stop within the twelfth loop.
Inspectors from TÜV Hessen and buck Vermessung supervised the loading process and verified compliance with weight specifications.
The drive was continuously recorded using GPS tracking and in-cabin cameras.
