Kia PV5 electric van hits Australia in 2026: range, specs
Kia PV5: fully electric van confirmed for Australia in 2026
Kia PV5 electric van hits Australia in 2026: range, specs
Kia confirms the PV5 electric van for Australia in 2026, on E-GMP.S with up to 416 km WLTP range, fast charging, 16 configurations and PBV OS tech.
2025-10-06T14:26:59+03:00
2025-10-06T14:26:59+03:00
2025-10-06T14:26:59+03:00
Kia has confirmed its return to the van segment with the fully electric PV5, due in Australia in 2026. Positioned between the Kia Carnival and workhorses like the Toyota HiAce, it will be sold only with an electric powertrain—no diesel in sight. The comeback arrives with a clear focus on electrification.The van is built on the new E-GMP.S architecture developed specifically for EVs. Buyers will have up to 16 configurations to choose from, spanning passenger and cargo versions and including low- and high-roof options. At 4.7 metres long with up to 5.2 cubic metres of load space—enough for two Euro pallets—the PV5 aims to stay compact on the outside while offering meaningful capacity inside.Battery options include 51.5, 71.2 or 43.3 kWh, providing up to 416 km of WLTP range and fast charging from 10 to 80 percent in under 30 minutes. The electric motor is rated at up to 120 kW and 250 Nm. On paper, that setup looks tuned for urban routes and steady fleet duty.Inside, a new PBV OS based on Android Automotive anchors the tech with a 12.9-inch display and a clean, button-free layout. The equipment list includes adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assistance, a digital key and climate control. The pared-back cockpit should simplify daily use, even if the absence of physical switches will shape buyer preferences.Kia says the PV5 was developed using feedback from Uber, DHL and Milwaukee, resulting in a low floor, easy access and a V2L function that can supply up to 3.68 kW. The emphasis on practicality hints at a van shaped by real-world operator needs.The premiere is scheduled for Sydney’s Mobility Live in October 2025, with sales slated to begin between April and September 2026. The PV5 is set to be Kia’s opening move toward a modular PBV lineup of electric vans, centred on efficiency, functionality and a clean break from fuel.
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Kia PV5: fully electric van confirmed for Australia in 2026
Kia confirms the PV5 electric van for Australia in 2026, on E-GMP.S with up to 416 km WLTP range, fast charging, 16 configurations and PBV OS tech.
Michael Powers, Editor
Kia has confirmed its return to the van segment with the fully electric PV5, due in Australia in 2026. Positioned between the Kia Carnival and workhorses like the Toyota HiAce, it will be sold only with an electric powertrain—no diesel in sight. The comeback arrives with a clear focus on electrification.
The van is built on the new E-GMP.S architecture developed specifically for EVs. Buyers will have up to 16 configurations to choose from, spanning passenger and cargo versions and including low- and high-roof options. At 4.7 metres long with up to 5.2 cubic metres of load space—enough for two Euro pallets—the PV5 aims to stay compact on the outside while offering meaningful capacity inside.
Battery options include 51.5, 71.2 or 43.3 kWh, providing up to 416 km of WLTP range and fast charging from 10 to 80 percent in under 30 minutes. The electric motor is rated at up to 120 kW and 250 Nm. On paper, that setup looks tuned for urban routes and steady fleet duty.
Inside, a new PBV OS based on Android Automotive anchors the tech with a 12.9-inch display and a clean, button-free layout. The equipment list includes adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assistance, a digital key and climate control. The pared-back cockpit should simplify daily use, even if the absence of physical switches will shape buyer preferences.
Kia says the PV5 was developed using feedback from Uber, DHL and Milwaukee, resulting in a low floor, easy access and a V2L function that can supply up to 3.68 kW. The emphasis on practicality hints at a van shaped by real-world operator needs.
The premiere is scheduled for Sydney’s Mobility Live in October 2025, with sales slated to begin between April and September 2026. The PV5 is set to be Kia’s opening move toward a modular PBV lineup of electric vans, centred on efficiency, functionality and a clean break from fuel.
