The PV5 marks Kia's first all-electric van built on its new Platform Beyond Vehicle (PBV) architecture. PBV represents comprehensive mobility solutions, integrating customizable electric vehicles with Hyundai's advanced software.
While the electric van impresses in its standard passenger or cargo configurations, Kia has much broader plans for the PV5 line.
During the PV5 Tech Day 2025 event, Kia unveiled seven new body types. These include a light camper version, a refrigerated truck variant, the luxury Prime model, and an open-bed version resembling a pickup truck.
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The PV5 features a small truck-like design with an open rear bed. *Photo: Kia*
The front of the vehicle mirrors the standard PV5 passenger and cargo models, but its open rear bed adds pickup truck functionality.
The vehicle measures 5,040 mm long, 1,895 mm wide, and 1,950 mm high, with a 2,995 mm wheelbase. Its bed is 2,420 mm long and 1,750 mm wide. The PV5 pickup is slightly smaller than a Toyota Hilux or Ford Ranger. For comparison, the Hilux is approximately 5,330 mm long, 1,855 mm wide, and 1,800 mm high.
Kia states this electric pickup offers the longest range in its segment. It comes with two battery capacity options: 51,5 kWh or 71,2 kWh. The standard version provides a combined range of 250 km, while the long-range version extends this to 330 km.
The interior features a 12,9-inch infotainment touchscreen and several standard advanced driver-assistance systems, including: forward collision avoidance assist, navigation-based smart cruise control, highway driving assist, and lane keeping assist 2.
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The PV5 electric vehicle in its passenger version. *Photo: Kia*
The Kia PV5 pickup also includes vehicle-to-load (V2L) connectivity, enabling it to power outdoor tools and electronic devices. Kia suggests the electric pickup is suitable for various industries, such as: logistics and transportation, environmental services, and agriculture.
The PV5 electric pickup is available in 4 versions, with prices starting at 43.45 million won (approximately 30,000 USD) and going up to 49.65 million won (34,400 USD). With government subsidies and other electric vehicle incentives, the lowest trim's price is projected to drop to around 29.95 million won (20,600 USD).
Kia opened orders for several new PV5 versions in South Korea this week. These include the open-bed variant, the passenger model, and the PV5 WAV — the company's first electric vehicle featuring side-opening doors for wheelchair users.
Kia states that following the order opening, the PV5 pickup promises to set a new standard in the small commercial vehicle market, offering "unprecedented product quality."
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