Kia’s first electric van, the PV5, has officially arrived in parts of Europe this week, marking the brand’s first entry into the electric people mover segment under its Platform Beyond Vehicle (PBV) strategy. The launch follows earlier pre-orders in the UK and expands to Germany, France, Belgium, Sweden, and other markets.
Kia Sweden shared a social media post showing the PV5 arriving on a car carrier, captioned: “Unboxed, washed, and ready to face the world!” The vehicle will be offered in Passenger and Cargo variants, catering both to everyday users and businesses, with multiple seating configurations.
In Germany, the PV5 Passenger is priced from €38,290 ($45,000) or €249 per month, while in France, it starts at €39,550 ($46,300). The van is equipped with two battery pack options: 51.5 kWh and 71.2 kWh, providing WLTP-rated ranges of 179 miles and 249 miles for the Passenger model, and 181 miles and 247 miles for the Cargo version.
Kia plans to expand the PV5 lineup with seven body types, including a Light Camper, an Open Bed similar to a pickup, and a premium “Prime” version, announced during its PV5 Tech Day last month. Pre-orders and deliveries in Europe will continue over the coming months, following the model’s launch in Kia’s home market of South Korea.
All PBVs, including the PV5, are manufactured at Kia’s Hwaseong EVO plant in South Korea, which has a production capacity of 150,000 units per year. In its first full sales year, Kia aims to deliver between 3,000 and 4,000 PV5 units. The company plans to expand its electric van portfolio with the larger PV7 in 2027 and PV9 in 2029.
While the PV5 has been spotted testing in the United States, Kia has not confirmed a U.S. launch. Analysts note the model would face import hurdles due to existing tariffs on South Korean vehicles.
