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Kia is opening pre-orders for its first electric van, the PV5, starting at under $45,000
Kia’s first electric van has officially arrived. With pre-orders opening this week, Kia revealed prices and key specs for the new PV5. The PV5 will start at £32,995 ($44,000) in the UK and can travel up to 249 miles on a single charge. Here’s everything you need to know.
Kia announces PV5 prices and specs ahead of pre-orders
The PV5 marks the start of Kia’s new Platform Beyond Vehicle (PBV) electric van business. It’s the company’s first fully electric passenger van and will be available in two trims: Essential and Plus.
It will be offered with two battery options: 51.5 kWh or 71.2 kWh, providing up to 179 miles or 249 miles of WLTP driving range, respectively.
The longer-range (71.2 kWh) battery variant is available only with front-wheel drive (FWD) and features a 120 kW electric motor. Although the Plus trim is available exclusively with the long-range battery, the Essential model will be offered with either the standard or long-range battery.
With 400V fast charging capabilities, the PV5 can charge from 10% to 80% in under 30 mins when connected to a 150 kW charger.
At 4,695 mm long, 1,895 mm wide, and 1,899 mm tall, the PV5 is slightly smaller than the European Volkswagen ID.Buzz model (4,712 mm long, 1,985 mm wide, 1,937 mm tall).
Thanks to its new E-GMP.S EV platform, the PV5 offers a flat floor design to maximize interior space. With all five seats upright, Kia’s electric van offers 1,320 L of rear luggage capacity. When the second-row seats are folded, cargo capacity expands to 2,315 liters.
Every PV5 model comes with standard features including a 12.9″ touchscreen navigation with Android Auto OS, a 7.5″ driver display, Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, LED headlights, and a 2-spoke bio-artificial leather steering wheel.
It also includes OTA update capabilities and several safety assist features, such as front and rear parking sensors, a reversing camera system, Highway Driving Assist, Lane Keep Assist, and Intelligent Speed Limit Assist.
Upgrading to the Plus version will gain you heated front seats and steering wheel, a powered tailgate, V2L capability (with adapter), a wireless phone charger, blind-spot collision avoidance assist, and an optional heat pump.
| Variant | Price (on-the-road) |
| Kia PV5 Passenger Essential | Standard range: £32,995 Long Range: TBD |
| Kia PV5 Passenger Plus | Standard range: N/A Long Range: TBD |
The PV5 comes with a Clear White color as standard. For an additional £750 (including VAT), you can choose from White Pearl, Midnight Black, Cityscape Green, Steel Grey, Runway Red, Mint Green, Lakehouse Grey, and Frost Blue.
Kia will open PV5 pre-orders in the UK on Thursday, 1 May 2025, starting at £32,995, which is around $44,000. It will launch in Europe and Korea this year, followed by other global markets in 2026. The PV5 is a five-seater, but Kia said a seven-seat variant is coming soon.
Following the midsize PV5, Kia will expand its electric van lineup with the larger PV7 in 2027, and the PV9, which will be introduced in 2029.
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