Pricing revealed for new Kia electric van

The van was designed for modularity and will be offered in numerous configurations such as panel van (Cargo), chassis cab and passenger carrier.

It uses a bespoke electric vehicle (EV) platform that was developed specifically for commercial applications. The tech is closely linked to that found in Kia's electric cars.

There's a choice of two powertrains: Standard Range and Long Range. The Standard Range van gets a 51.4kWh battery and provides a range of up to 181 miles. The Long Range gets a 71.2kWh unit and can cover 247 miles between charges.

All PV5 variants offer 400V fast charging capability, meaning when connected to a 150kW charging point, the PV5’s battery (both Standard Range or Long Range) can be topped up from 10-to-80% in less than 30 minutes.

A single motor powers the front wheels, developing 163PS and 250Nm.

Pricing starts at £27,495 (CV OTR) for the PV5 Cargo Essential Standard Range, rising to £30,145 for the Long Range. The vehicle is also eligible for the £5,000 plug-in van grant. The Passenger version is available from £32,995 (OTR).

Pricing for the full line-up will be confirmed at a later date.

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