Kia reveals extra element on UK van technique launch with PV5
Kia will launch a devoted community of 45 skilled enterprise van (PBV) centres throughout the UK to coincide with the launch of its PV5 on Could 1.
The devoted PBV centres will supply gross sales and after gross sales companies and develop to 60 by the top of subsequent yr.
Every PBV Centre will probably be outfitted with its personal devoted services and specialist assets to assist prospects.
Generally, the brand new community will probably be with current Kia companions who’ve expertise of business autos with different manufacturers.
Kia mentioned additional accomplice particulars and bulletins will observe within the coming months, with Kia PBV centres opening for enterprise from This fall 2025 to coincide with the primary PV5 UK deliveries.
Paul Philpott, president & CEO of Kia UK, mentioned: “That is an extremely thrilling time as we develop our enterprise into the business car sector right here within the UK for the primary time.
“To attain this, we’re launching a brand-new community of PBV Centres to supply first-class gross sales and assist for our business car prospects.
“The launch of Kia PBVs is the best change Kia has undergone because it entered the UK automobile market over three a long time in the past.
“We’ll construct on our experience gained via our automobile enterprise, which has advanced the Kia model from market newcomer within the Nineteen Nineties to as we speak being the fourth best-selling automobile model within the UK.
“This new enterprise for Kia introduces new merchandise, new prospects and a brand new sector of the trade for our model.”
Extra PV5 particulars
The PV5 was designed for modularity and will probably be provided in quite a few configurations resembling panel van (Cargo), chassis cab and passenger service.
It makes use of a bespoke electrical car (EV) platform that was developed specifially for business functions. The tech is carefully linked to that present in Kia’s electrical automobiles.
There is a selection of two powertrains: Normal Vary and Lengthy Vary. The Normal Vary van will get a 51.4kWh battery and gives a spread of as much as 181 miles. The Lengthy Vary will get a 71.2kWh unit and might cowl 247 miles between expenses.
All PV5 variants supply 400V quick charging functionality, which means when related to a 150kW charging level the PV5’s battery (each Normal Vary or Lengthy Vary) could be topped up from 10-to-80% in lower than half-hour.
A single motor powers the entrance wheels, growing 163PS and 250Nm.
Pricing begins at £27,495 (CV OTR) for the PV5 Cargo Important Normal Vary, rising to £30,145 for the Lengthy Vary. The car can also be eligible for the £5,000 plug-in van grant.
The Passenger model is on the market from £32,995 (OTR).
Pricing for the total line-up will probably be confirmed at a later date.
All variations characteristic black geometric wheel arch claddings and rocker panels, which give continuity with Kia’s SUV lineup, linking the higher cabin with the decrease physique.
Kia’s new Versatile Physique System permits the modular meeting of physique elements, offering customary fashions resembling Passenger, Cargo, Chassis-Cab, WAV (Wheelchair Accessible Car), and Household. Moreover, it’ll characteristic conversion fashions together with the Crew, Drop Aspect, Field Van, Freezer Field, Prime (superior mannequin based mostly on Passenger), and Gentle Camper.
The PV5’s inside has a modular design that permits for bespoke customisation. Kia will supply a spread of equipment to offer enhanced storage and value.
Two trim ranges – Important and Plus – are provided throughout the PV5 line-up. The entry-level Important grade consists of LED headlights, air con, keyless entry, adaptive cruise management with Freeway Help, entrance and rear parking sensors, reversing digital camera and an alarm.
Plus positive factors heated entrance seats and steering wheel, blind spot monitor, electrical folding door mirrors, wi-fi telephone charging and the choice so as to add a warmth pump.
Cargo
The PV5 Cargo incorporates a boxy profile that displays its enhanced area effectivity. There’s two seats upfront with a full bulkhead. On the rear, twin side-opening tailgate doorways present easy accessibility for loading and unloading. A single aspect sliding door comes as customary. The van will be obtainable in two lengths and two heights.
Solely the L2H1 could be ordered, initially. It has a cargo quantity of 4.4 cubic metres and permits for 2 customary euro-pallets to be accommodated with ease. Most payload is 790Kg for the usual vary battery, whereas the lengthy vary battery has a 690Kg payload.
The L1H1 has a 4.0 cubic metre load area, whereas the L2/H2 provides 5.1 cubic metres. These variants will launch in 2026.
Crew
The PV5 Crew options a rear bench seat and is completely obtainable in L2H1 kind, with the Normal Vary powertrain.
To maximise flexibility, the second-row bench seat within the PV5 Crew could be folded and slid forwards or backwards to both enhance load area or accommodate passengers. The bulkhead is connected to the again of the second-row seats, permitting it to maneuver with them.
Payload is rated at 605Kg, whereas the cargo space provides versatile storage capability between 2.4 and three.7 cubic metres.
Chassis Cab
The PV5 Chassis Cab could be paired with the Normal Vary or Lengthy Vary powertrain.
Though obtainable delivered as an unfinished car, the PV5 Chassis Cab could be ordered with factory-built conversions because of Kia’s brand-new manufacturing line on the Hwaseong EVO Plant, in South Korea. Additional particulars about conversions will probably be made obtainable at a later date.
Driving vary from a single cost is 155 miles for the Normal Vary car, or 217 miles for the Lengthy Vary model.
Payload is rated at as much as 995Kg (Lengthy Vary).
Passenger
The PV5 Passenger will probably be initially avialable in a five-seat configuration. A seven-seat model will be a part of the vary at a later date.
With all 5 seats upright, the PV5 Passenger provides a rear baggage capability of 1,320-litres, extending to 2,315 litres with the second row folded.
The car is is provided with a single raise up tailgate, on the rear, and makes use of the van’s low beltline with a big window space.
It is provided with each the Normal Vary and Lengthy Vary powertrains, offering 179 miles and 249 miles of vary, respectively.
