Upgrades to the PV5 electric van have been unveiled by Kia, including the addition of an L1/H1 variant of the Cargo. The PV5 Cargo L1/H1 lowers the van’s starting price to £29,016 inc-VAT and the Zero-Emission Van Grant.
It is 200mm shorter than the L2 and has four cubic metres of cargo volume. The L1/H1 is available in ‘Essential’ and ‘Plus’ trims. Both 51.5kWh and 71.2kWh batteries are offered, with ranges of 177 and 243 miles respectively. All PV5 Cargo models qualify for the Zero-Emission Van Grant.
Kia has also added a seven-seat variant to the PV5 Passenger, in a two-two-three configuration, with 318 litres of cargo capacity behind the third row. It is available only with the 71.2kWh battery in the UK, which is expected to return around 242 miles of range, although testing is not yet complete.
The seven-seat model starts at £36,995 and Electric Car Grant eligibility is yet to be confirmed. For the 2027 model year, a range of updates will be introduced across both the PV5 Cargo and PV5 Passenger ranges, including Walk Away Lock and a new antenna that lowers the vehicle’s height to under 1.9 metres. Cargo models gain lumbar support, a height-adjustable armrest for the driver and a composite bulkhead. Orders for the 2027 model year PV5 start on 8 June, with first deliveries in October.
