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In its Long‑Range specification, the Kia PV5 Cargo is powered by a 71.2 kWh battery paired with a 120 kW (163 hp) electric motor driving the front wheels. According to Professional Van, this configuration gives the van an official WLTP range of up to 258 miles – though actual everyday results suggest even more.
A smaller battery option (51.5 kWh) is also available, offering around 184 miles of range, powered by an 89.4 kW (122 hp) motor.
For business use this means: a van that can handle long shifts, multi‑drop work and urban logistics without constant charger worry.
The PV5 Cargo is sized intelligently for commercial duty. In its L2H1 (long wheel‑base, standard height) body it offers a load bay length of 2,255 mm, load height of 1,520 mm, and width between the wheel‑arches of 1,330 mm.
The van also allows a payload up to 790 kg with the smaller battery and 690 kg with the larger one – ideal for many delivery and service applications.
Notably, the PV5 delivers excellent access: a low loading sill (419 mm) and thoughtful door configuration (single port sliding door, with dual sliding doors optional) make life easier for drivers.
Though it is clearly a commercial vehicle, the PV5 feels refined. Professional Van reported that at motorway speeds the van is impressively quiet – Kia aimed for around 65 dBA and delivered it.
Urban driving benefits from a tight turning circle (11 metres quoted), which helps when manoeuvring in narrow streets or tight delivery zones.
On the downside, visibility from the driver seat has some critiques: the thick A‑pillar and small quarter‑light window can hide other road users at roundabouts.
Still, for fleet users who spend many hours behind the wheel, the driving experience is more pleasant than many conventional vans.
From a value perspective the PV5 stands out. Its combination of battery options, generous payload, practical load space and brand backing from Kia make it a strong contender in the electric commercial‑vehicle space.
Businesses can look forward to:
Lower operating costs (zero tailpipe emissions, fewer mechanical moving parts)
Strong build‑quality and warranty support from Kia’s commercial network
Good flexibility for many use‑cases: urban delivery, tradespeople, service vehicles.
Kia’s ambitions for light commercial vehicles (LCVs) go beyond a single model. A full range of electric vans featuring driverless technology and swappable bodies marks just the beginning of Kia’s bold plans to transform commercial mobility.Kia unveiled five concept vehicles at CES 2024 in Las Vegas, including the PV1, PV5, and PV7, showcasing the brand’s vision for versatile electric vans. Built on an adapted E-GMP platform from the EV6, these vans will feature modular assembly and swappable technology, offering flexibility and innovation for the next generation of commercial vehicles.
The vans were initially unveiled at CES 2024 in Las Vegas, where Kia showcased concept versions of three different electric commercial vehicles in multiple configurations, signalling the brand’s strong commitment to its upcoming commercial vehicle range.
