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The all-new Kia PV5 Passenger has made an outstanding start to its UK journey, earning the prestigious ‘MPV of the Year’ award shortly after the first customer deliveries began at the end of 2025. Originally unveiled during Kia’s global EV Day event in February 2025, the innovative electric MPV is already attracting significant attention from both industry experts and drivers alike.
This latest accolade joins an impressive list of achievements for Kia’s newest electric people carrier, including the highly respected 2026 International Van of the Year title — further highlighting Kia’s leadership in next-generation electric mobility.
Judges from What Car? praised the Kia PV5 Passenger for combining exceptional space with intelligent design. They commented that a great MPV must prioritise passenger room, and the PV5 delivers this in abundance. Beyond its generous interior, the model stands out thanks to clever storage solutions, intuitive infotainment technology, and innovative features such as available vehicle-to-load (V2L) charging capability.
Comfort also plays a key role, with supple suspension and a raised driving position helping create a refined and confident driving experience — making the PV5 Passenger a superb all-round choice for families and business users seeking a versatile electric vehicle.
Built from the ground up on Kia’s advanced Electric-Global Modular Platform for Service (E-GMP.S), the PV5 Passenger maximises interior packaging to create exceptional passenger comfort and usable space — a defining feature of Kia’s new generation of electric vehicles.
To learn more about the Kia PV5 Passenger or to register your interest, contact the Birchwood Kia team today.
Kia’s Platform Beyond Vehicle (PBV) program is a central part of the brand’s global ‘Plan S’ strategy, first introduced in January 2020.
In April 2023, Kia began construction of a dedicated electric van factory, reinforcing its commitment to the commercial EV market. The first PBV concepts, including the Concept PV5 and Concept PV7, were unveiled at CES 2024 in Las Vegas, highlighting Kia’s innovative approach to light commercial vehicles (LCVs).
The Kia PV5, the brand’s first fully dedicated electric van, is scheduled for launch in 2025. It offers industry-leading features, including a seven-year/100,000-mile warranty, Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) technology, and integrated fleet management solutions, delivering unprecedented innovation and flexibility to the LCV sector.
In early 2025, Kia will reveal the production version of the PV5, followed by full specifications, pricing, and details of the UK business strategy, marking a major step forward in electric commercial vehicle innovation.
Experience the next generation of sustainable mobility solutions with Kia PBV. Our electric vans blend innovative commercial vehicle technology with advanced software, offering tailored interiors, flexible layouts, and multiple vehicle profiles for personal and professional use.
From light commercial vans that drive business growth to people carriers providing versatile travel options, Kia PBV is redefining what is means to move sustainably. Choose Kia for eco-friendly, adaptable, and future-ready mobility solutions.
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.
