GWR KIA REVEALS UK SPECIFICATION AND LINE-UP FOR PV5 CARGO

The Kia PV5 is now available to order from GWR Kia PBV Centre, the brand’s first dedicated fully electric commercial vehicle.

In the UK, the Kia PV5 will be offered in two lengths, two heights, with two battery options and two trim grades, depending on body type. There will be three main commercial body types: Cargo, Crew and Chassis Cab, while a Passenger variant is also offered, as well as a Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle (WAV) derivative.

The PV5 Cargo will initially only be available in L2/H1 form, with L1/H1 and L2/H2 due to follow next year, while there are two well-equipped grades, ‘Essential’ and ‘Plus’ to ensure options are kept simple.

Battery, charging, and range

The choice of two battery packs offers customers the choice between maximising payload or range. The Standard Range 51.5kWh battery pack provides a greater payload due to its lighter weight, while the Long Range 71.2kWh battery pack adds range but a reduced cargo payload.

The Standard Range 51.5kWh battery pack models are powered by a single electric motor powering the front wheels and outputting 89.4kW. Long Range battery pack models are also front-motor, front-wheel drive, but with a higher output of 120kW. Both variants offer a high 250Nm torque output to ensure excellent pulling power no matter the payload or terrain.

All PV5 variants feature fast charging capability, enabling top-up charges from 10-to-80% in less than 30 minutes when connected to a 150kW charging point.

Commercial at its core

Designed from a blank canvas, the PV5’s main commercial options of Cargo, Crew or Chassis Cab cater perfectly towards various job requirements and industries. Cargo and Chassis Cab prioritise cargo load volumes and payloads, while Crew (and Passenger) is perfectly suited towards carrying passengers comfortably, their luggage, tools or belongings.

The interior across all PV5 Cargo will offer two (driver and passenger) cloth seats finished in a dark blue trim. Centrally mounted is a large 12.9-inch touchscreen display powered by Android Automotive OS, which supports wireless Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™**. Driver’s get a 7.5-inch digital instrument display that has been designed to deliver driving information in a simple and quick-to-read interface to minimise driver distraction.

Thanks to its E-GMP.S (Electric-Global Modular Platform for Service) fully electric platform, the PV5 Cargo offers a best-in-class low cargo load height of just 419mm at the rear, measured from the ground. In addition, all PV5 variants offers tight manoeuvrability thanks to compact dimensions and a small turning circle of just 5.5 metres.

The impressive cargo volume of 4.4m3 for the PV5 Cargo L2/H1 allows for two standard euro-pallets to be accommodated with ease. Maximum payload is 790kg for the Standard Range battery, while the Long Range battery has a 690kg payload. Cargo volume increases to 5.1m3 for the L2/H2 or decreases to 4.0m3 for the L1/H1 - more information on these models will be made available in 2026.

As standard, the PV5 Cargo comes as a 3-door vehicle, featuring a split rear ‘barn’ door at the rear (with detachable hinges) and a single sliding door on the nearside to access the cargo area. An optional offside sliding door can be added to the cargo area for convenience and flexibility, turning the PV5 Cargo into a 4-door vehicle.

A host of accessories will be available to customers including racking, flooring, and additional security features.

Every Kia PBV, including all variants of the Kia PV5 come with Kia’s industry-leading seven-year/100,000-mile warranty as standard, plus an eight-year warranty for the high voltage battery.

Prices start from £27,645 (+VAT) for the PV5 Cargo ‘Essential’ 3dr with Standard Range battery, rising to £31,410 (+VAT) for the PV5 Cargo ‘Plus’ 4dr with Long Range battery. Available on ‘Plus’ grade only, a Heat Pump option can be equipped for £650 (+VAT). In addition, the PV5 Cargo qualifies for the current Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV) Plug-in Van Grant (PIVG) that further reduces the price by £5,000.

As is true for most Kia models, all that is left to choose is the paint option thanks to a generous list of standard equipment. PV5 Cargo models are painted Solid White as standard, or there are five premium colours available: White Pearl; Midnight Black; Cityscape Green; Steel Grey; Mint Green – for an additional £625 (+VAT).

For more information about Kia PBVs and the fully electric PV5, please contact the PBV team at pbv@gwrkia.com

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