Kia PV5 electric van coming next year

Kia has revealed a van will join its Tasman ute as part of the company's plans to acquire a larger chunk of the Australian market. Th...

Kia has revealed a van will join its Tasman ute as part of the company's plans to acquire a larger chunk of the Australian market.

The fully-electric PV5 ( Platform Beyond Vehicle) is slated for arrival in the second half of 2026.

Built on Kia’s next-generation all-electric ‘E-GMP.S’ PBV platform, the PV5 combines modular design, conversion-ready versatility and advanced software connectivity.

Available in Passenger, Cargo and Chassis Cab body styles, ­it delivers scalable, practical solutions for businesses and individuals.

“The Kia PV5 is an industry-transforming modular, flexible and conversion-ready solution that adapts to the needs of modern businesses and modern lifestyles,” Kia's Sangdae Kim said.

“With the PV5, we are delivering a new benchmark in PBV technology that combines practicality, efficiency and future-ready innovation, supporting Kia’s vision to lead the global shift towards sustainable, customer-centric mobility solutions.”

The PV5 is built on Hyundai Motor Group’s first dedicated PBV platform, the Electric-Global Modular Platform for Service (E-GMP.S).

This next-generation platform features an Integrated Modular Architecture (IMA) that standardises complex systems, including batteries, motors, suspension, and underbody structures, reducing development time and enhancing vehicle versatility.

Key Power Electric (PE) components are housed in a dedicated PE compartment and paired with a low-floor design and optimised suspension layout to maximise space and usability.

Safety is ensured through a multi-skeletal crash structure and the use of ultra-high-tensile steel, while reinforced sub-frames and dual-sectioned roll-forming side members protect the battery pack from physical impacts.

The 4695mm van is engineered to deliver optimal performance and practicality for a wide range of customer needs, with tailored battery configurations for both Passenger and Cargo models.

The base model includes passenger, cargo and wheelchair-accessible versions, while conversion models include leisure, refrigerated and frozen vehicles.

The PV5 Crew is a model exclusive to the European market.

Passenger model:

• Battery options: 51.5 kWh or 71.2 kWh Nickel Cobalt Manganese (NCM) battery
• Motor output: up to 120kW with 250Nm of torque
• Range: up to 412km (WLTP, 5-seater model with 71.2 kWh battery)
• Fast charging capability: all battery types charge 10 – 80 per cent within 30 minutes

Cargo model:

• Battery options: 43.3 kWh Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) battery, 51.5 kWh or 71.2 kWh Nickel Cobalt Manganese (NCM) battery
• Motor output: up to 120kW with 250Nm of torque
• Range: up to 416km (WLTP, Long model with 71.2 kWh battery)
• Fast charging capability: all battery types charge 10 – 80 per cent within  30 minutes

Mass production of the PV5 Passenger and Cargo (Long) models is already underway at Kia’s Hwaseong EVO Plant in Korea, with additional variants scheduled to roll out sequentially.

PV5 will make its debut at Mobility Live in Sydney on October 15-16, with more details including the price to come.

 

 

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