Fully electric Kia PV5 van priced

ANOTHER fully electric commercial van is about to enter the market Down Under in Kia’s smart looking, mid-size PV5 Cargo that lists from a sharp $55,990 plus on-road costs.

The Korean-built BEV carry-all may compete with slightly larger models in the Farizon SV (from $71,490), Ford E-Transit Custom (from $77,890), LDV eDeliver7 (from $67,358), and direct competitor size-wise, Volkswagen’s ID.Buzz Cargo (from $69,990).

For reference, the Volkswagen e-Transporter starts from $83,590, the Mercedes-Benz eVito is from $98,951 and Hyundai’s incoming Staria BEV to be priced soon.

Based on the above information, Kia looks to have a decided price advantage against all-comers in the segment albeit in a more compact package.

Kia says the PV5 Cargo, which holds the accolade of 2026 International Van of the Year (adjudicated by 26 European-based commercial vehicle journalists) presents a tremendous, electrified package for light commercial use.

Scheduled to arrive in dealerships from late May, the PV5 Cargo is built on Kia’s next-generation all-electric E-GMP.S PBV (Platform Beyond Vehicle) platform.

With passenger variants in the pipeline, the Cargo is the first model to launch in Australia from Kia’s PBV range. Australian specification PV5 Cargo will feature in Long Range 71.2kWh battery configuration only, achieving a WLTP range of 416km.

Power and torque outputs are understood to be 120kW/250Nm with a claimed 10-80 per cent charge time “within 30 minutes”, implying a peak DC charging speed of around 100kW.

Kia says the PV5 range, initially available in ‘S’ trim, has undergone Kia Australia’s long-established local ride and handling program, which has prioritised navigating urban delivery routes, while also nuancing the ride for rough country roads.

GoAuto has previously reported the newcomer measures 4695mm long by 1895mm wide by 1923mm high (with antenna fitted), and riding on a 2995mm wheelbase in European specification.

“Three basic configurations comprise passenger, cargo and high roof versions. A Flexible Body System design retains only a common front cabin module, with configurable rear-end, roof and quarter-glass components enabling Kia to market 16 unique variations, plus a dedicated wheelchair-accessible version,” noted GoAuto previously.

The Kia PV5 Cargo offers four cubic metres of cargo room in the standard (L1H1) model, with space expanding to 5.2 cubic metres in the high roof (L2H2) variant. Cargo models have a relatively low rear step-in height of 419mm.

Longer and larger PV7 and PV9 models will utilise stretched versions of the PV5’s E-GMP.S platform with global launches scheduled for 2027 and 2029 respectively, giving Kia squarer competition for larger BEV vans like the Ford E-Transit Custom and LDV eDeliver 7.

Previously, GoAuto reported that operators and fleet managers will have direct access to an extensive telematics feed straight from the PV5 without the need for third-party devices, while a unique operating system based on Google’s Android Automotive can be adapted to control service body items via third-party apps.

Durable trim features in the cab of the PV5 Cargo with the model developed in close collaboration with large fleet operators of vans including DHL Korea, Milwaukee and Kakao.

Detailed specs including payload and towing capacity will be announced soon.

2026 Kia PV5 Cargo pricing*:

*Pricing excludes on road costs.