Kia is expanding its electric commercial vehicle lineup in the UK with two new PV5 variants: a Chassis model designed for specialist body conversions and a high-roof Cargo L2/H2 offering additional load capacity. Both models are now available to order, with expected starting prices of £25,605 and £27,355 respectively after the UK Government’s Zero Emission Van Grant (ZEVG).
The additions strengthen Kia’s position in the UK electric van market, giving fleet operators and commercial businesses more options for specialised vehicle applications. First deliveries of the PV5 Chassis are expected in the first quarter of 2027, while delivery dates for the high-roof Cargo have not yet been announced.
Kia PV5 Chassis Targets UK Conversion Market
The PV5 Chassis is available exclusively with Kia’s 71.2 kWh Long Range battery and Plus specification. Supplied as an incomplete vehicle, it is intended for businesses that require customised bodywork for specific commercial operations.
Prices start at £30,605 excluding VAT. Kia-approved conversion partner TGS Automotive is also offering Dropside and Tipper versions, priced from £36,600 and £37,600 respectively, before VAT.
In its unbodied configuration, the Chassis has a maximum payload of 885 kg and a gross vehicle weight of 2,650 kg. Its electric powertrain features a 120 kW motor driving the front wheels, while DC rapid charging is supported at up to 150 kW.
Kia quotes a charging time of less than 30 minutes for a 10–80% charge. The company also provides an illustrative driving range of up to 258 miles, based on the PV5 Cargo L2/H1 equipped with the same battery. Actual range will depend on the completed body conversion, additional equipment and vehicle load.
The Chassis is expected to qualify for the full £5,000 UK ZEVG once completed with a body, reducing its starting price to £25,605 excluding VAT.
PV5 Cargo L2/H2 Offers 5.2 Cubic Metres of Load Space
The second addition to Kia’s UK lineup is the PV5 Cargo L2/H2, which combines the longer L2 body with a high-roof configuration to provide 5.2 cubic metres of cargo capacity. The model was first presented at the Commercial Vehicle Show in Birmingham in April.
It uses the same 71.2 kWh battery and 120 kW electric motor as the Chassis version, with a stated WLTP driving range of up to 239 miles.
Payload capacity reaches 630 kg for three-door configurations, while versions equipped with two sliding side doors offer up to 600 kg. The electric van can also tow braked trailers weighing up to 1,500 kg.
UK prices start at £32,355 excluding VAT for the Essential specification. Following the £5,000 ZEVG, the effective starting price falls to £27,355. Kia will also offer Plus and Plus Walk Through specifications, with the latter priced at up to £34,425 before VAT.
All versions of the PV5 Cargo L2/H2 qualify for the UK grant, although Kia has not confirmed the first delivery dates.
Kia Strengthens Its UK Electric Commercial Vehicle Offering
Both new models expand Kia’s dedicated Platform Beyond Vehicle (PBV) range, developed around the company’s E-GMP.S architecture.
The PV5 is already available in Passenger and Cargo configurations in the UK. The Chassis introduces a platform for specialist conversions, while the L2/H2 gives commercial operators greater flexibility through its increased roof height and cargo volume.
The expanded range allows Kia to address more segments of the UK electric commercial vehicle market, including businesses that need purpose-built vehicles and operators seeking additional capacity for everyday delivery and transport operations.