KIA expands the sales of its PV5 electric van to new European markets

KIA has taken another step forward in the electrification of its range by opening orders in Germany for the passenger version of its PV5 electric van, after having done so previously in the United Kingdom and also in France. This model is the first from the South Korean manufacturer to use the innovative PBV platform and has been developed to meet the needs of both private users and companies with large commercial fleets.

The PV5 Passenger is already available to order in Germany with a base price of 38,290 euros. If everything goes according to plan, the first deliveries should take place next November of this year. For its part, the Cargo variant, intended for commercial use, can be purchased from the end of May in the same country from 33,000 euros.

In France, orders began weeks earlier, with a base price of 39,550 euros for the passenger model and deliveries scheduled for October 2025. Models with the higher-capacity battery start at 43,550 euros. Likewise, in the United Kingdom both the PV5 Passenger and the Cargo variant are available for reservation since early May, with prices starting at 32,995 pounds for the former and just under 28,000 pounds for the latter, although the full configuration of the passenger model is not yet enabled. In both countries, deliveries will begin in the last quarter of 2025.

Other notable features

The PV5 offers two battery options: one with a capacity of 51.5 kWh, with which it is possible to travel up to 288 km of range under the WLTP homologation cycle, and another of 71.2 kWh that extends the WLTP range up to 400 km. When recharging, according to the South Korean manufacturer, it is possible to increase the charge level from 10 to 80 percent in about 30 minutes under optimal conditions.

At 4.70 metres long, the PV5 stands out for its spacious interior, which is further enhanced by its flat floor. It also has electric sliding doors on both sides and a low loading threshold. The boot, configurable according to needs, can reach 2,300 litres. Another notable feature is its capacity to tow a trailer of up to 1.5 tonnes, something uncommon in this electric segment.

Available in three trims: Essential, Plus and Elite, it comes with a good level of equipment in all three. As standard, the PV5 includes LED headlights, a 12.8-inch touchscreen with Android Automotive OS, adaptive cruise control and seven airbags. The higher trims add features such as bidirectional charging (V2L), 360-degree cameras, heated and ventilated seats, and a digital key that allows a smartphone or even a smartwatch to be used to unlock and start the vehicle.

Another strong point of the PV5 is its advanced connectivity, with OTA updates, full smartphone integration and access to KIA’s connected services, including its own app store.