Kia has made history, setting a new global benchmark for an all-electric range (AER). The Kia PV5 Cargo, the company’s first dedicated electric light commercial vehicle (eLCV) and part of its pioneering Platform Beyond Vehicle (PBV) line-up, has officially entered the Guinness World Records for achieving: “The greatest distance travelled by a light-duty battery-powered electric van with maximum payload on a single charge of 693.38km (430.84 miles).”
Fully loaded with its maximum permitted payload, the PV5 Cargo L2H1 71.2kWh covered 693.38 kilometres (430.84 miles) on a single charge, setting a new benchmark for efficiency and endurance in the eLCV segment. The record-breaking drive took place on 30 September under authentic, real-world conditions on public roads north of Frankfurt, Germany.
“Even if Kia is new to the LCV market, this record is a testament to the versatility and innovation behind Kia’s first PBV, showing that we are serious contenders.” said Marc Hedrich, president and CEO of Kia Europe. “The fact that much of our target audience for this van could operate for almost two full working days on a single charge speaks volumes about its real-world capability. The PV5 combines efficiency, flexibility and intelligent connectivity in one package.”
