Kia reveals new PV5 electric van
Thu, 20 Feb 2025
Kia has revealed its new PV5 electric van. One of the most eagerly anticipated new vans of 2025 it will be a rival to models such as the Ford eTransit Custom and Vauxhall Vivaro Electric when it arrives in showrooms in the second half of 2025.
It was unveiled ahead of Kia’s second ‘EV Day’, in which the brand will outline its future electric vehicle strategy.
Previewed by the Concept PV5 at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in 2024, the mid-sized Kia PV5, is the first model to make its debut under Kia’s new Platform Beyond Vehicle (PBV) global business strategy, which will be known in the UK as ‘Professional Business Vans’ to maintain the acronym.
The Kia PV5 will be offered in several configurations, including the Kia PV5 Cargo and Kia PV5 Passenger, the latter aimed at the private hire and VIP transfer markets. A range of spin-off versions and conversions is expected to be revealed at the end of February, to align with Kia EV Day.
Kia says that the Kia PV5’s ‘contemporary design transcends traditional light commercial vehicles, featuring a fresh aesthetic that emphasises flexibility and customisation through a modular approach’.
"While the PV5 is offered in three different body styles to provide innovative solutions for a diverse range of customer needs, they all embody the same consistent design values inspired by Kia’s design philosophy, Opposites United," says Karim Habib, Head of Kia Global Design. “
LED lighting, black wheel arch cladding and an aerodynamic, steeply raked upper body define the look of the Kia PV5, as well as a large glass areas as shown on the concept versions.
The Kia PV5 Cargo model comes with twin side-opening tailgate doors for ease of loading and unloading, and traditional barn-style rear doors.
More details will be revealed ahead of the van going on sale later this year, including the Kia PV5 battery and motor specification, range, payload, cargo volume and towing capacity, none of which have yet been announced.
