New Kia PV5 on the way to take its share of the electric MPV market

Kia’s new PV5 van due in 2025 will have a sleek large MPV variant that has the Volkswagen ID.Buzz and Ford Tourneo Custom firmly in its sights. The commercial van has been designed to maximise load space, and this means the people carrier version will have passenger room to match or beat the best in the sector.

The PV5 MPV may share the boxy shape of its van sister, but as our exclusive images show, it should have plenty of premium-style detailing to make it stand out against rivals. This includes a floating roof design thanks to the black-painted windscreen and window frames. 

There will also be a stand-out daytime running light signature that runs from the nose to the base of the windscreen. This is set to be used on all of Kia’s future commercial vehicles, and the PV5 also has separate headlights partially disguised in the grille.

An upright windscreen allows the driver and front passenger to sit further forward than in some vans to create more space for rear passengers and luggage. Kia has not said how the PV5 MPV will be laid out, but it will definitely offer sufficient space for three seats in the second and third rows if required.

The van version of the PV5 will have twin side-hinged rear doors, but the people carrier will come with a large single-piece tailgate. With it raised, it will offer protection from the weather and it’s possible Kia will add optional equipment to make the PV5 more of a campervan.

As with other Kia EVs, the PV5 will come with vehicle to load (V2L) power for external appliances such as cool boxes and air pumps for paddle boards.

A completely flat floor will help with load carrying and camping conversions. This is possible with the PV5’s unique electric architecture developed for this model. Kia has not confirmed which batteries or motors the PV5 will use, but has said the van will be able to charge from 10-80 per cent in less than 30 minutes. That suggests the PV5 is likely to use the 400-volt electric set-up from Kia’s EV3, rather than borrowing from the EV6 or EV9.

Whichever electric powertrain the PV5 uses, Kia has confirmed it will come with its seven-year, 100,000-mile warranty.