What is the Kia PV5?
The PV5 is an electric van and people-mover, and the first model in Kia’s Platform Beyond Vehicle (PBV) family. Passenger and Cargo versions give it roles ranging from everyday travel to carrying goods.
Kia built the PV5 around a dedicated platform that can support different body types. Its modular design lets Passenger and Cargo versions share a common base while serving different needs.
Generation and engines
The first generation, known as PV5, began in 2025 and continues today. It is fully electric, so its power comes from electric motors rather than petrol or diesel engines.
In European Union registration figures for 2025, the two versions span 40 kW (54 PS) to 120 kW (163 PS). UK VCA figures for 2026 list two versions, with outputs from 89 kW (121 PS) to 120 kW (163 PS).
How economical is the Kia PV5?
The PV5 runs on electricity, so petrol consumption figures do not apply. Tailpipe CO₂ figures are not listed. European tests such as WLTP and NEDC use different procedures from the US EPA and Canadian 5-cycle tests, so results from those markets are not directly comparable.
Where was it sold?
The PV5 appears in European Union and UK figures. The EU recorded 735 registrations in 2025: 660 were the 120 kW version and 75 were the 40 kW version. UK VCA figures for 2026 list two electric versions.
Questions and answers
Is the Kia PV5 electric?
Yes. The versions listed for the EU and UK are electric.
How powerful is the Kia PV5?
EU versions listed for 2025 range from 40 kW (54 PS) to 120 kW (163 PS). UK versions listed for 2026 range from 89 kW (121 PS) to 120 kW (163 PS).
When did the first Kia PV5 generation begin?
The first generation began in 2025 and continues today.