Kia Pv5 News

Australia is about to receive a wave of new EVs before the end of 2026. EV sales are surging in Australia as brands beef-up their line-ups to provide further choice. Here is a look at some of the best models still to arrive this year. GAC will launch an ultra-affordable variant of its Aion UT electric hatchback before the end of 2026. This Standard Range variant is priced similar to the popular Geely EX2 that starts from $26,490 (before on-road costs). It should start at less than $30,000 drive-away when it gets here, given the current variant on sale starts from $31,990 (drive-away). It’s equipped with a 44kWh battery instead of a 60kWh unit, offering a driving range of 320km, compared to 430km, according to WLTP standards. GAC hasn’t confirmed performance output yet, but in China its front-mounted electric motor produces 100kW and 145Nm, which is less than the 150kW/210Nm available now. Kia will introduce its first fully-electric people mover, the PV5 Passenger, to the Australian market in 2026. The PV5 Passenger is the people mover variant of the PV5 Cargo already on sale Down Under.  Its performance matches the PV5 Cargo, with a single electric motor making 120kW/250Nm and its 71.2kWh battery expected to offer around 416km of range (WLTP). Kia hasn’t provided a more specific launch date than Q4 2026, but it’s likely to be closer to December. The Korean brand hasn’t revealed pricing yet either, but Cargo starts from $55,990 (before on-road costs), so buyers can expect the more expensive Passenger variant to sit between $60,000 to $70,000. The much-anticipated Zeekr 7GT wagon is due to land in Australian showrooms in Q4 2026. The fully-electric Euro-styled wagon will target a similar reception to its 7X mid-size SUV sibling that has taken the Aussie market by storm so far.  The 7GT is available in a rear-wheel drive configuration, making 310kW/440Nm, as well as an all-wheel drive variant, with 475kW/710Nm.  We still don’t know how much it will cost, but it could sit around the $55,000 mark, coming in cheaper than the 7X SUV. XPeng is looking to make the most of its new factory-backed operation Down Under. The brand will launch its L03 electric mid-size SUV in December 2026, priced from $41,900 (before on-road costs).  This means it’s cheaper than the Tesla Model Y ($58,900) and the Zeekr 7X ($57,900), while matching the Geely EX5’s starting price ($41,900).  The L03 comes as standard with a single electric motor, producing 163kW/280Nm, and a 445km driving range from its 58kWh battery.  There will also be a hybrid range-extender variant of the car that uses a 1.5-litre petrol engine to charge the battery and a single electric motor, making 178kW/280Nm. An updated Chery E5 small SUV will hit Aussie showrooms in late 2026. The E5’s budget-friendly status pits it against the BYD Atto 3 ($41,990) and Jaecoo J5 ($36,990, drive-away).  It offers the same performance as its outgoing model, with 155kW and 288Nm, while its 59kWh battery offers 430km of WLTP driving range.  It now has a larger 15.6-inch central touchscreen display and an auto-dimming mirror. The EX60 is the fully-electric counterpart to the XC60 - Volvo’s best-selling car of all time. The mid-size SUV will start from $86,900, and will tackle the BMW iX3 ($89,990) in the increasingly competitive electric SUV segments.  The RWD variant produces 275kW/480Nm, while the AWD makes 375kW/710Nm.  Performance increases up to 500kW and 680Nm on the more expensive P12 variant due in 2027.  Its initial variants will be equipped with either an 83kWh battery offering 610km or a 95kWh unit offering 660km of range, according to WLTP standards. GWM is about to launch a new hatchback variant of its Ora 5 EV in Australia.  The Ora 5 hatch will rival the BYD Dolphin and MG4 Urban in the affordable EV space.  It’s expected to have the same single motor found in the SUV variant, making 150kW/260Nm.  GWM has confirmed it has a 58kWh battery with a 435km driving range (WLTP). 

Kia has added another pure-electric van to its light commercial line-up with the larger PV7 joining the recently-released PV5. Unveiled at this week’s IAA Transportation exhibition in Hannover, Germany the newcomer is underpinned by the same ‘E-GMP.S’ 800-volt platform as its smaller sibling with Kia Australia confirming the PV7 will launch locally in late 2027. Presented in Cargo commercial and multi-row Passenger variants, Kia said the PV7 is designed for “fleet, logistics and shuttle operations to small- and medium-sized businesses and personal mobility.” Currently offered in Cargo (van) form here, the PV5 is due to be joined by a seven-seat Passenger (people mover) version in Australia before the end of 2026. Available globally with a choice of 71.5kWh and 96.2kWh NCM (nickel cobalt manganese) batteries the PV7’s powertrain delivers up to 200kW/420Nm to the front wheels, with an all-wheel drive variant “planned as a future addition”. The PV7 Long Range Cargo boasts a 460km-plus WLTP range and its 800V electric architecture enables 10-80 per cent charging in around 25 minutes using a 350kW DC fast charger. Kia plans to expand the PV7 line-up to 23 variants globally following its 2027 launch to include Cargo (Compact, Long, High Roof) and Passenger (Compact, Long) variants, a Cab Chassis for specialist applications and a range of conversion models. The next size up PV9, also riding on the E-GMP.S platform is set to further expand Kia’s PBV (Platform Beyond Vehicle) line-up in 2029. The PV7 Cargo is available in two- and three-seat configurations globally, the Long model offering up to 6.1m³ (VDA) of cargo space with the High Roof upping capacity to 8.0m³.  Maximum payload for the PV7 Cargo Long is 1165 kg which also features a 550mm load height and capacity for up to three (800×1200mm) Euro pallets. Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) functionality enables the PV7 to power and charge tools, business equipment and other devices and Kia said floor materials can be tailored to different applications, with a choice of dual ‘twin-swing’ rear doors for confined spaces or a conventional lift-up tailgate. The PV7 Passenger is designed for crew transport, shuttle and rental services, tourism and family use and can accommodate up to nine occupants (with an 11-passenger version offered in Korea). Unveiling the PV7, Kia President and CEO Ho Sung Song said, “By bringing together hardware developed for specific applications, business-tailored software and dedicated PBV services, the PV7 goes beyond the vehicle itself to deliver a complete business solution that helps customers achieve greater productivity, flexibility and long-term value.” Confirming its Q4 2027 launch, Kia Australia said, “Like any other local Kia product, PV7 will undergo our extensive ride & handling program, ensuring it suits local roads and conditions.” The company said further details on local trim variants, features and pricing will be announced in due course.

Aussie buyers will soon have a new electric people mover to choose from. The Kia PV5 Passenger has been approved for sale, according to a filing published by the Australian Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts.  This is one of the car’s final steps before it hits Aussie showrooms in the fourth quarter of this year, joining the PV5 Cargo variant already on sale. It provides Kia with an electric option to complement the bigger, segment-dominating diesel- and hybrid-powered eight-seater Carnival. Electric people movers are on the rise in Australia, with luxurious Chinese rivals the Denza D9 and the Zeekr 009 giving Kia something to think about.  The PV5 is much smaller than these competitors, but it should compensate with a much cheaper price point.  The PV5 people mover will be exclusively sold as a seven-seater, meaning buyers won’t be able to purchase five-seater variants sold overseas.  It will be offered in a single ‘Long Range’ variant powered by one electric motor, producing 120kW and 250Nm - matching the PV5 Cargo.  It is also equipped with the same 71.2kWh battery, and should offer 416km of WLTP driving range like the PV5 Cargo.  The PV5 Passenger sizes up identically to the Cargo with dimensions 4695mm long, 1895mm wide, 1899mm tall, with a 2995mm wheelbase.  The PV5 people mover has a braked towing capacity of 750kg.  Kia will reveal official pricing closer to its fourth quarter launch, but the Cargo’s $55,990 (before on-road costs) provides a rough indication of where it could land.  People mover variants usually incur a decent price hike over their cargo siblings, so expect the PV5 Passenger to sit between $60,000 and $70,000.  Kia’s PV5 should provide a cheaper option to bigger luxury-pitched alternatives the Denza D9 and Zeekr 009.

Kia Australia has confirmed the local specification for its first electric van, the PV5. The 2026 Kia PV5 Cargo, the commercial version of the electric van that will be followed by a passenger version down the track, starts from $55,990 before on-road costs for its single S variant. This makes it the cheapest electric van in the market, with the second- and third-cheapest being the Peugeot E-Partner at $59,990 and the Renault Kangoo E-Tech at $61,990. The PV5 uses a single front-mounted electric motor with 120kW and 250Nm, and Kia claims (under WLTP testing) a 416km driving range from the van’s 71.2kWh battery. Combined consumption is quoted at 19.1kWh, though CarsGuide’s initial testing during the PV5’s launch review suggests urban consumption sits in the mid-teens. Charging takes around 30 minutes at its maximum DC charging rate of 150kW, while its AC charging is maxed at 11kW. The PV5 is also bigger than its more expensive Euro rivals in terms of its cargo bay. In the cargo area, the PV5 has 4.42m3 of space, measuring 2255mm in length, 1565mm in width, and 1520mm in height. At 4695mm long, 1895mm wide and 1899mm high, it’s also externally smaller than the likes of the Toyota HiAce or Ford Transit Custom. In terms of specification, the PV5 comes in Clear White paired with a Deep Navy interior, though the S variant (the only available) is not short of useful features. Along with plenty of storage cubbies in the cabin, the van has a 12.9-inch multimedia touchscreen running Kia’s newest software, plus a 7.5-inch driver display, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, a two-speaker sound system (much better than you’d expect), a wireless phone charger, multiple USB-C ports, a 12-volt plug, lumbar adjustment on both seats for long stints, auto air-conditioning, auto headlights, rain-sensing windscreen wipers, heated folding mirrors and V2L capability. An exterior charging plug adapter for the PV5’s V2L ability is included as standard. Kia also specifies servicing intervals of 24 months or 30,000km, whichever comes first, and servicing can be prepaid at up to eight years for $2246.

Kia has revealed pricing for its upcoming next-generation tradie van, the PV5. Starting at $55,990 before on-road costs for its single launch Cargo S Long Range variant, the PV5 is more affordable than all of its key rivals, setting the new price-to-beat for the electric tradie van segment. Equipped with a 71.2kWh NMC battery pack, the PV5 has a WLTP-certified range of 416km. Kia is yet to lock in any more local specifications for the van, with further details to be revealed imminently at the Melbourne Motor Show. However, from equivalent European spec, we can see this single motor front-wheel drive version with the 71.2kWh battery is powered by a 120kW/250Nm electric motor. It has a torsion-beam rear suspension and 16-inch alloy wheels (or 16-inch steel wheels), and LED lighting on the outside, with a 7.5-inch digital dash and 12.9-inch multimedia touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto on the inside. Overseas versions with the long range battery are also equipped with a vehicle-to-load function, both with a three-pin port inside and via the external charging port for powering devices from the van’s battery, as well as the full active safety suite and over-the-air update functionality. Charging from 10 - 80 per cent is completed in less than 30 minutes, according to equivalent UK versions, thanks to a peak charging speed of 150kW, with 11kW AC charging delivering a 10 - 100 per cent charge in six hours, 30 minutes. UK market versions have the PV5 Cargo wielding a 4420 litre load space, which can accommodate two Euro-sized pallets with a 790kg payload. The tailgate features barn doors and a 419mm rear step height for easy loading. Built-in LED illumination, protective trims, mounting points and track rails can be optionally added. Expect to learn more about the PV5 imminently, but it is set to make a splash in the segment.  At $55,990, it becomes the most affordable fully electric van, unseating the previous price-leading Peugeot e-Partner Pro LWB and Renault Kangoo E-Tech SWB, both of which start at $61,990 and are a full size down. The more size-equivalent LDV eDeliver 7 SWB starts from $69,463 (drive-away), while the most affordable Volkswagen ID.Buzz Cargo starts from $69,990. The next port-of-call in the segment is the Farizon SuperVan SWB which moves into the $70k-plus category. The PV5 will debut Kia’s new range of electric commercial vehicles to Australia, which will also eventually see the addition of the larger PV7, as the brand looks to capitalise on its low-emissions advantage over its key rivals and even its Hyundai sister brand.

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Kia’s new modular van is confirmed for Australia, with the PV5 electric passenger and commercial van to land in mid-2026. Designed on a new dedicated electric platform that will see other models follow, the 2026 Kia PV5 can be configured in many ways across passenger and commercial purposes, with features like a removable front passenger seat, stain-resistant interior materials and a walk-through configuration between the driver and cargo section on some versions. The PV5 sits between small and medium vans in terms of its size, bigger than a Volkswagen Caddy but smaller than a Toyota HiAce or Ford Transit Custom. Due in Australia in Q2 or Q3, 2026, the PV5 will be shown at Mobility Live in Sydney on October 15th and 16th this year. Kia Australia is yet to commence local suspension tuning and will confirm Australian specifications and pricing for the PV5 “in due course”. Kia in its global communications confirmed the PV5 will boast a range up to 416km and feature 30-minute 10-80 per cent fast-charging capability, with ‘up to 16 variants’ able to be configured for multiple purposes. Global specs show the PV5 being 4695mm long, 1895mm wide and 1923mm tall with an antenna, plus a 2995mm wheelbase. Outputs come in at 120kW and 250Nm, with battery sizes either 43.3 kWh, 51.5 kWh or 71.2 kWh.  Passenger, Cargo and Chassis Cab body styles mean the PV5 can be anything from a personal transport, courier get-around, or even mobile base for a business. Kia worked with businesses like DHL Korea, Korea Post, healthcare provider GeoYoung and Milwaukee power tools to implement features and capabilities that would make the PV5 useful across a range of applications. It can also be used for leisure as a transport shuttle or camping van, and the PV5 has vehicle-to-load (V2L) capability to help in numerous situations. As well as the Electric-Global Modular Platform for Service (E-GMP.S) platform it rides on reducing production and development costs, Kia looked at further ways to reduce costs and make the PV5 more durable, including LED headlamps integrated into the front bumper, as well as panels like wheel arches or bumpers being divided into sections for easy replacement.

Kia is quietly assembling one of the most comprehensive electric car ranges in the world. The South Korean brand has just revealed its new PV5 electric van that’ll double as a cargo-carrying tradie vehicle and a people mover. A mysterious specialised conversion option will join the range too, but Kia hasn’t revealed what that might be. Kia has just shown us the PV5’s design, with full details to follow next week at the company’s EV Day where it will detail the recently revealed EV4 electric hatchback and sedan. These two cars will join the company’s current and coming range of electric SUVs, which include the EV2 small SUV, EV3 compact SUV, EV5 mid-size SUV and EV9 large SUV, as well as the hatch-cum-SUV EV6. Once these vehicles are all launched it will give Kia a player in nearly every major vehicle segment, as well as selling a full suite of petrol, diesel and hybrid vehicles. The PV5 has a futuristic look, with a short snout, tall and boxy silhouette and large sheets of glass. It follows a similar overall shape to the recently launched Volkswagen ID.Buzz, which resembles a shipping container on wheels that has an immense amount of cargo or passenger space inside. The passenger and cargo version look nearly identical, and while the cargo version has a slightly boxier design, the major difference is the two side opening tailgate doors as opposed to the single lift tailgate door of the passenger version. Kia will reveal technical details next week, but it is expected to be built on a slightly modified version of the E-GMP modular electric car platform that forms the basis of all Hyundai and Kia EVs. It is expected to have the same set-up as the EV3, which means a front mounted electric motor driving the front wheels and 400-volt charging architecture rather than the speedier 800-Volt set-up fitted to the EV6 and EV9. This is expected to help keep costs down, which will help it tackle the commercial vehicle segment and appeal to fleets. If it follows the same layout as the EV3 then it will have the option of a roughly 58kWh and 81kWh battery. Range is expected to be down on the equivalent EV3’s max of 600km, as the PV5 is blogger and likely heavier and will be required to carry a load. Kia has previously said it was targeting a €35,000 ($57,500) starting price, which would smash the competition in Australia.