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Kia steps into the world of electric vans


Though the brand has van operations elsewhere in the world, the launch of the new PV5 will mark the first time that the Korean firm has brought an electric van to the UK.

Kia’s first dedicated electric commercial vehicle comes in either 51.5kWh or 71.2kWh battery sizes with all getting 400-volt fast charging capability which enables a 10 to 80 per cent charge in under 30 minutes. In terms of range, Kia claims up to 181 miles for the smaller battery version or 247 miles for the larger one.

In addition, the PV5 will be available with two lengths and two height options, which allows buyers to better tailor the van to the job in hand. Thanks to a dedicated E-GMP.S platform, the PV5 is able to offer an exceptionally low load height of 419mm at the rear, which should help to make loading heavier items into the rear of the van easier.

A cargo volume of 4.4m3 for the L2/H1 version means that the PV5 can accommodate two full Euro pallets. A maximum payload of 790kg accompanies the standard range version, while a lower 690kg payload comes with the long-range model as a result of the additional battery weight.

Published On: 22/05/2025 15:00:00

 

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