Kia introduced the Kia PV5 globally in late 2025 as its first dedicated commercial electric vehicle. The mid-size van debuted under the brand new Platform Beyond Vehicle strategy to provide a highly flexible transport option. It was engineered from the outset specifically for zero-emission logistics, urban delivery tasks and specialised business applications rather than being adapted from an existing petrol or diesel platform.
The vehicle represents a significant shift for the manufacturer by moving away from traditional body-on-frame utility designs to a modular architecture. It features a scalable floor plan with an interchangeable upper body system that allows quick conversions between cargo configurations and passenger configurations. This flexible electric architecture uses standardized chassis components to allow diverse body styles on a single automated production line.
Kia retains the standard Kia PV5 moniker across major global regions including Europe, Japan and North America to establish a unified nameplate. The vehicle enters the Australian market in 2026 as an affordable mid-size electric commercial option. It positions itself securely as a direct competitor to traditional short-wheelbase and medium-wheelbase diesel delivery vans.
| Year | Body Type | Specs | Price from | Price to |
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2027
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Body Type: Van | Specs: Electric 1 SP AUTO | Price from: $55,990 |
Price to:
$55,990
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2026
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Body Type: Van | Specs: Electric 1 SP AUTO | Price from: $55,990 |
Price to:
$55,990
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The 2026 Kia PV5 Cargo is only available in Clear White with a Deep Navy blue interior.
The 2026 Kia PV5 Cargo features a 12.9-inch multimedia touchscreen running Kia’s newest software, plus a 7.5-inch driver display.
Standard equipment includes wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, a wireless phone charger, multiple USB-C ports, a 12-volt plug, auto air-conditioning, auto headlights, rain-sensing windscreen wipers, heated folding mirrors and vehicle-to-load (V2L) capability both inside and out via an adapter for the charging port.
The Kia PV5 Cargo's interior is focussed on practicality, with multiple spaces of varying sizes for different purposes, even including compartments hidden under the floor.
A central touchscreen for multimedia and a few physical buttons make up most of the controls, aside of course from the steering wheel.
The single-motor drivetrain of the 2026 Kia PV5 Cargo makes 120kW and 250Nm. The motor is front-mounted to ensure more space in the rear for cargo or storage.
| Year | Body Type | Height x Width x Length | Ground Clearance |
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2026
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Body Type: Van | Height x Width x Length: 1899x1895x4695 mm |
Ground Clearance:
140 mm
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| Year | Body Type | Front Tyre Size | Front Rim | Rear Rim |
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2026
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Body Type: Van | Front Tyre Size: 215x65 R16 | Front Rim: 6.5x16 in |
Rear Rim:
6.5x16 in
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| Year | Body Type | Braked Capacity from | Braked Capacity to |
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2026
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Body Type: Van | Braked Capacity from: 750kg |
Braked Capacity to:
750kg
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The Kia PV5 Cargo has just two seats, unlike some vans that have a third seat in the cabin.
Both driver and passenger seats are individually adjustable with lumbar support.
| Year | Body Type | Fuel Consumption* | Engine | Fuel Type | Transmission |
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2026
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Body Type: Van | Fuel Consumption: — | Engine: — | Fuel Type: Electric |
Transmission:
1 SP AUTO
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The Kia PV5 Cargo isn't very powerful, and thus has a 0-100km/h time in the ten-second-plus region. Its 135km/h limited top speed also reflects this.
Kia claims the 2026 Kia PV5 Cargo uses 19.1kWh per 100km driven under WLTP testing, and it should get 416km of driving out of the van’s 71.2kWh battery.
Kia says the PV5’s charge time on DC fast charging is around 30 minutes, as the maximum charging rate is 150kW.
AC charging is maxed at 11kW.