Overview
- Kia confirmed on Thursday that the PV5 Cargo L1H1 can be ordered in Germany, with production for the 2027 model year starting in July and deliveries scheduled for October.
- The L1H1 is a 4.50‑metre, short‑wheelbase cargo van that offers about 4.0 cubic metres of load space and a tight turning circle designed for urban logistics.
- Kia added a 43.3‑kWh entry battery to the PV5 line that pairs with a 111 kW front motor and yields up to about 232 km WLTP in the L1H1 and up to 246 km in the longer L2H1.
- For model year 2027 Kia will offer an optional 22‑kW onboard AC charger in phases, a three‑person front bench, automatic walk‑away locking, and a raised braked towing limit of 1.5 tonnes for the 71.2‑kWh variant.
- The PV5 sits on the service‑focused E‑GMP S platform, the high‑roof L2H2 remains not orderable, and the new options should let city operators choose lower‑cost, lower‑range vans or longer‑range models for heavier work.