Overview
- Kia sold 13,166 PV5 vans in the first half of 2026 and the model now accounts for about 37% of Europe’s small (C‑segment) electric-van market, making it the best-seller in multiple countries.
- Kia has launched the PV5 Cargo Standard Range in Thailand with a 51.5 kWh battery, a 122 hp permanent‑magnet motor, a listed range of 384 km, a maximum payload near 790 kg, and local pricing set at THB 1,199,000.
- The PV5 charges from 10% to 80% in roughly 30 minutes on high‑power DC chargers and a PV5 Cargo Long Range previously drove 693.38 km on a single charge to set a Guinness World Record.
- Kia is widening the PV5 lineup with passenger, 7‑seat, Prime and high‑roof cargo variants while developing a larger PV7 for 2027 and planning a PV9 by 2030 as part of its PBV platform strategy.
- By combining Hyundai/Kia EV platforms with dedicated fleet software and more long‑range, fast‑charging models, Kia aims to reduce urban fleet operating costs and win a larger share of global light commercial vehicle sales.