Kia PV5
Electric mid-size MPV / van · 4W · Launched 2026
GBP 30,000 - 40,000
≈ ₹32.00 L (Indian market)
Indicative price · verify with manufacturer
Range
400 km
Battery
71.2 kWh
Top speed
160 km/h
Charge
7 hr
Power
161 bhp
Seats
7
Available colors
Overview
Kia's first Platform Beyond Vehicle (PBV) launch — modular electric van/MPV available as passenger MPV, cargo van, or chassis cab. EVPC 'Hwasung' factory in South Korea dedicated to PBVs. UK launch 2025-26, Australia confirmed. Targets VW ID.Buzz and Ford E-Tourneo.
Best for
Family-MPV buyers and small business fleets wanting electric multi-role vehicle
Pros & cons
+Pros
- Modular passenger / cargo / chassis variants
- 7-seat MPV variant practical
- E-GMP.S PBV platform purpose-built
- V2L 3.6 kW for work
- Kia 7-year warranty
−Cons
- Launch 2026 — wait
- Heavy at 2,050 kg
- FWD only on base variant
- No launch confirmed
Key features
Safety features
Known issues & how ev.care helps
Important: These issues were reported in earlier production batches and have largely been addressed by Kia in newer models through OTA updates and manufacturing improvements. If you experience any of these, ev.care's certified technicians can diagnose and resolve them — often in a single visit.
Pre-launch — final specs TBC
Reported in earlier models — Kia has released fixes for newer batches.
Real-world range 12-18% below WLTP
Reported in earlier models — Kia has released fixes for newer batches.
Software localisation timeline
Reported in earlier models — Kia has released fixes for newer batches.
DC charging tapers above 70%
Reported in earlier models — Kia has released fixes for newer batches.
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Buying the Kia PV5 in United Kingdom
- 1Range: the 249 miles figure quoted in United Kingdom is on the WLTP test cycle. WLTP is closer to real life than older tests but still ~10–20% optimistic on the motorway in winter.
- 2Charging: a 71.2 kWh pack refills overnight on a 7 kW home wallbox; on the road you'll use CCS (DC rapid) and Type 2 (AC); home wallbox plus the public rapid network — this model does 10-80% in 30 min (150 kW DC).
- 3Incentives: The Electric Car Grant (launched July 2025) gives up to £3,750 off eligible new EVs priced at or below £37,000, applied at the point of sale. Company-car drivers save further via salary-sacrifice and low Benefit-in-Kind (BiK) tax. Note EVs began paying VED (road tax) from April 2025.
- 4Climate: Cold, damp winters trim range and slow rapid charging — pre-condition the battery before a rapid stop.
- 5Fit: the Kia PV5 is well-suited to town and commuter driving — plan a rapid-charge stop for longer motorway journeys.
The Kia PV5 for United Kingdom buyers
What this electric car means in United Kingdom — range on the WLTP standard, local incentives, charging, and the things petrol-car switchers ask about most.
Range in United Kingdom
The Kia PV5 is rated at 249 miles on the WLTP test cycle. WLTP is closer to real life than older tests but still ~10–20% optimistic on the motorway in winter.
Charging
Plan around CCS (DC rapid) and Type 2 (AC); home wallbox plus the public rapid network. The 71.2 kWh pack means a home overnight charge covers most weekly driving, with DC fast charging for longer trips.
Incentives & running costs
The Electric Car Grant (launched July 2025) gives up to £3,750 off eligible new EVs priced at or below £37,000, applied at the point of sale. Company-car drivers save further via salary-sacrifice and low Benefit-in-Kind (BiK) tax. Note EVs began paying VED (road tax) from April 2025.
Climate & real-world range
Cold, damp winters trim range and slow rapid charging — pre-condition the battery before a rapid stop.
Incentive and tax rules change often — figures above are a 2026 guide; confirm current United Kingdom eligibility before purchase.
All specifications
Battery & charging+
| Battery capacity | 71.2 kWh |
|---|---|
| Range (WLTP) | 400 km |
| Charge time (0-100%) | 7 hours |
| Fast charge | 10-80% in 30 min (150 kW DC) |
| Battery warranty | 7 years / 1,50,000 km |
| Battery repurchase | No |
Performance+
| Top speed | 160 km/h |
|---|---|
| Power | 161 bhp |
| Torque | 250 Nm |
| Motor type | PMSM |
| Drive type | FWD |
Dimensions+
| Kerb weight | 2050 kg |
|---|---|
| Ground clearance | 175 mm |
| Boot space | 1300 litres |
| Seating | 7 seats |
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GBP 30,000 - 40,000
Bottom line
The Kia PV5 scores 7.4/10 overall. Best suited for: Family-MPV buyers and small business fleets wanting electric multi-role vehicle. Key strength: modular passenger / cargo / chassis variants. Main consideration: launch 2026 — wait.
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