Kia has revealed pricing and specifications for the new PV5 Chassis and the high-roof PV5 Cargo L2/H2, as it continues to expand its electric commercial vehicle line-up. Debuted
Kia has revealed pricing and specifications for the new PV5 Chassis and the high-roof PV5 Cargo L2/H2, as it continues to expand its electric commercial vehicle line-up.
Debuted at Solutrans 2025 and designed as the conversion-focused member of the Kia PV5 family alongside the Cargo van and Passenger MPV, the PV5 Chassis provides a compact, fully electric ‘incomplete’ foundation for businesses requiring a vehicle tailored to specific operational needs.
Built on Kia’s PBV-dedicated Electric-Global Modular Platform for Service (E-GMP.S) architecture, the PV5 Chassis is engineered to accommodate a range of application-specific bodies and starts first customer deliveries in Q1 2027. Kia also offers off-the-shelf dropside and tipper models converted by TGS Automotive.
The PV5 Chassis is priced from £30,605 (excl. VAT) as an incomplete vehicle. Once completed with a body, the PV5 Chassis is expected to join the PV5 Cargo in qualifying for the maximum £5,000 UK Zero Emission Van Grant.
While various other regions will also include a smaller 51.1kWh Standard Range battery, Kia UK is standardising the larger 71.2kWh Long Range battery pack to meet the demanding range and duty cycles required by domestic fleets and businesses, married up with a comprehensively equipped Plus grade.
The 163hp front-mounted electric motor produces 250Nm of torque and power is delivered through a single-speed automatic transmission. The model has a maximum speed of 84mph and can accelerate from 0 to 62mph in 12.4 seconds.
The battery can be charged from 10 to 80% in under 30 minutes using a 150kW DC rapid charger. A 10 to 100% charge takes around six hours and 30 minutes using an 11kW AC supply, or up to 10 hours from a 7kW AC connection.
Final range and payload will depend on the completed conversion, vehicle specification, equipment, load, route and operating conditions. By way of reference though, the 71.2kWh L2/H1 PV5 Cargo delivers a maximum driving distance of up to 258 miles on a full charge.
As with all PV5 variants, the PV5 Chassis is covered by Kia’s seven-year/100,000-mile vehicle warranty, with separate high-voltage battery coverage for eight years.
The PV5 Chassis is designed with a small footprint and conversion flexibility. At 4,610mm long, 1,895mm wide (excl. door mirrors) and 1,935mm high, the PV5 Chassis combines a compact exterior footprint with a 2,995mm wheelbase. Its 5.5m turning radius supports operation in urban streets, depots, construction sites and other constrained environments.
The incomplete or unbodied PV5 Chassis has a gross vehicle weight of 2,650kg and a payload of up to 885kg, including a 75kg allowance for the driver. Payload figures may vary according to the completed vehicle’s specification and fitted equipment.
Every PV5 Chassis is supplied in Kia’s Plus specification. Standard exterior equipment includes 16-inch steel wheels with full-size wheel covers, LED headlights, LED daytime running lights, LED rear lights, electrically adjustable and heated folding door mirrors, automatic headlight control and rain-sensing front wipers.
The two-seat cabin features cloth upholstery, heated front seats, driver and passenger seat-height adjustment, driver lumbar support, a multi-position driver’s armrest and a heated steering wheel. Automatic air conditioning, smart entry, a start/stop button and storage beneath both front seats are also standard.
A 12.9-inch touchscreen navigation system sits alongside a 7.5-inch driver display. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Bluetooth connectivity, a wireless mobile phone charger, two USB-C charging ports, over-the-air functionality and seven years of Kia Connect services are included.
Vehicle-to-load (V2L) capability, with a three-pin power socket in the cab, allows electrical devices and equipment to draw power from the vehicle’s high-voltage battery, supporting the PV5’s role as a practical mobile workspace.
The standard driver-assistance package includes forward collision-avoidance assist 1.5 with city, pedestrian, cyclist and junction-turning functionality, highway driving assist, lane following assist 2, lane keep assist and intelligent speed limit assist.
As an incomplete vehicle, the PV5 Chassis further benefits from front and rear parking sensors and a reversing camera. In addition, the vehicle features a tyre-pressure monitoring system, regenerative-braking paddle shifters and Eco, Normal and Snow driving modes.
Alongside the bare chassis, Kia is offering off-the-shelf tipper and dropside conversions built by TGS Automotive Group. Named at the CV Show as one of the first five Kia-approved PBV Conversion Partners, TGS will also offer a box body solution, alongside modular options including a mesh cage, fall arrest systems, Chapter 8 chevrons and beacons.
The dropside offers a payload of up to 633kg, while the tipper can carry up to 561kg. Both converted models measure 4,825mm long, 2,310mm wide and 1,870mm high. They retain the chassis model’s 2,995mm wheelbase and 5.5m turning radius.
The TGS-converted PV5 Dropside is priced from £36,600 (excl. VAT), while the PV5 Tipper starts from £37,600 (excl. VAT).
The PV5 Chassis will exclusively be available to order from Kia’s growing network of dedicated PBV Centres, which are strategically located across the UK. Tipper and Dropside are also available to order from Kia PBV Centres.
High-roof PV5 Cargo L2/H2 pricing and specs
Alongside the Chassis, Kia UK has announced pricing and specifications for the high-roof MY27 PV5 Cargo L2/H2. The new model completes the planned UK PV5 Cargo line-up, sitting above the existing L1/H1 and L2/H1 variants.
Built for greater load capacity, flexible access and practical functionality for commercial customers, the L2/H2 combines a 5.2m3 cargo area with a maximum payload of 630kg and a braked towing capacity of up to 1,500kg. Its 2,200mm exterior height accommodates an internal cargo-area height of 1,815mm, helping operators transport taller or bulkier loads while retaining the PV5’s compact overall footprint and 5.5m minimum turning-circle radius.
Powered exclusively by Kia’s Long Range 71.2kWh battery, the PV5 Cargo L2/H2 is priced from £32,355 (excl. VAT), or £35,016 on-the-road including the £5,000 Government Zero Emission Van Grant.
Designed for larger loads, the PV5 Cargo L2/H2 is 4,695mm long, 1,895mm wide (excl. door mirrors) and 2,200mm high, and features a 2,995mm wheelbase. Its cargo area offers up to 2,255mm of floor length, 1,565mm of width above the wheelarches and 1,330mm between the wheelarches.
The 5.2m3 load volume is accessed through rear doors with an opening width of up to 1,343mm. The standard-fit nearside manual sliding door provides a 775mm opening, while a low 399mm side boarding height and 419mm rear step height support convenient loading and unloading.
Three-door versions have a maximum payload of 630kg, while four-door versions, equipped with dual sliding side doors, offer a payload of up to 600kg. Both figures include a 75kg allowance for the driver. All variants can tow up to 1,500kg with a braked trailer and support a maximum roof load of 100kg.
Additional storage is also provided in the cabin space above the driver and passenger, thanks to the vehicle’s increased height over H1 variants.
As with the PV5 Chassis, PV5 Cargo L2/H2 models are powered by a 71.2kWh Long Range lithium-ion battery and a 163hp front-mounted electric motor producing 250Nm of torque. Power is delivered through a single-speed automatic transmission. Performance and charging specifications match those of the PV5 Chassis, while the PV5 Cargo L2/H2 can travel up to 239 miles (WLTP combined cycle).
The PV5 Cargo L2/H2 is offered in a two-grade line-up – Essential and Plus – alongside a Plus Walk Through variant.
Entry-level Essential models feature 16-inch steel wheels, LED lighting, automatic air conditioning, smart key entry, front and rear parking sensors, and a reversing camera. Inside, there is a 12.9-inch navigation touchscreen, a 7.5-inch driver display, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 100W USB-C charging, over-the-air updates and seven years of Kia Connect services. A full suite of driver aids – including highway driving assist, forward collision-avoidance assist 1.5 and lane keep assist – is also featured on all models.
A three-seat cab is fitted as standard, with individual twin seats available as a no-cost option. Three-door models get a single nearside sliding door (with an offside door optional), while four-door versions come with twin sliding doors.
Stepping up to Plus adds electrically folding mirrors, heated seats and steering wheel, a wireless phone charger, blind-spot and rear cross-traffic collision avoidance, Safe Exit Warning and vehicle-to-load (V2L) power via a cargo-area three-pin socket and external charge-port adapter. A heat pump is also available on Plus and Plus Walk Through models for £650 (excl. VAT).
Offered exclusively in three-door form, the Plus Walk Through swaps the standard passenger seat and bulkhead for a Fold and Dive passenger seat and a composite bulkhead with a built-in sliding door. Designed for multi-drop delivery and service drivers, this lets the driver step directly into the load bay without exiting the van. It carries over the full equipment list of the Plus grade and starts from £34,425 (excl. VAT).
A four-door option is available for £355 (excl. VAT) on each of the available grades, except Plus Walk Through, which is exclusively sold in three-door format.
| Variant | Battery | Basic Price (excl. VAT) | ZEVG | On-the-road (including ZEVG) |
| PV5 Cargo L2/H2 Essential two-seat LR | 71.2kWh | £32,355 | £5,000 | £35,016 |
| PV5 Cargo L2/H2 Essential three-seat LR | 71.2kWh | £32,355 | £5,000 | £35,016 |
| PV5 Cargo L2/H2 Plus two-seat LR | 71.2kWh | £33,355 | £5,000 | £36,216 |
| PV5 Cargo L2/H2 Plus three-seat LR | 71.2kWh | £33,355 | £5,000 | £36,216 |
| PV5 Cargo L2/H2 Plus Walk Through LR | 71.2kWh | £34,425 | £5,000 | £37,500 |
LR = Long Range; ZEVG = Zero Emission Van Grant
