Kia has debuted the PV5 Chassis Cab at the Solutrans 2025 show in France, marking the next stage in the rollout of the brand’s PBV eLCV and ecosystem portfolio.

The company’s first fully electric dedicated chassis cab model, the new arrival joins the existing PV5 Cargo and Crew versions, alongside the passenger MPV model and upcoming wheelchair-accessible versions.

Developed in collaboration with European converters, the PV5 Chassis Cab is the PV5’s most flexible variant, supporting a full range of professional conversions, including the dropside for construction or farming equipment transport, the tipper for municipal waste collection, three types of box vans for e-commerce parcel logistics, and refrigerated vans for grocery delivery.

Built on Kia’s PBV-dedicated E-GMP.S (Electric-Global Modular Platform for Service), the sub-5m vehicle delivers up 1,005kg of payload and up to 8m3 of cargo space with a high box. The Korean brand said this matches the capabilities of larger D-segment vans while still retaining compact dimensions and a 5.5m turning radius for urban manoeuvrability.

“The launch of the PV5 Chassis Cab underscores our commitment to redefining what a light commercial vehicle can be,” commented Marc Hedrich, president and CEO of Kia Europe. “It combines compact efficiency with the carrying capacity of larger vans to offer customers across Europe a responsible, flexible solution for daily operations.”

At Solutrans, Kia is also presenting a real-world use case for the PV5. Converted into a food truck, the model will offer Solutrans attendees speciality coffee beverages, as well as brioches aux pralines roses, a traditional pastry from Lyon.

The PV5 Chassis Cab will be offered with two battery options: a 51.5kWh battery available at launch and a long-range 71.2kWh battery arriving in 2026. Electric range will vary depending on the vehicle’s conversion, but for reference, the recently launched L2H1 Cargo delivers up to 297km (184 miles) with the standard battery and 416km (258 miles) with the long-range battery (WLTP figures). DC fast charging of up to 150kW enables a 10-80% recharge in some 30 minutes to minimise downtime, while 22kW AC charging will be available later.

The structure incorporates a dual-annular steel exoskeleton and rear underrun protection device (RUPD), complemented by an advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) suite, including smart cruise control, lane following assist 2 with hands-on detection, lane keeping assist and intelligent speed limit assist.

The PV5 Chassis Cab includes Kia’s seven-year/150,000km warranty, extendable by up to 260,000km, with the battery covered separately for eight years.

At Solutrans, the brand has also introduced the Kia Business Solutions Ecosystem, a comprehensive suite of connectivity and charging services designed to simplify fleet management, improve operational efficiency and accelerate electrification for businesses. The ecosystem combines Kia-branded and multi-branded services tailored to various B2B needs.

The services are built around Kia Platform Beyond Vehicle (PBV)’s four strategic pillars: Drive, Charge, Connect and Work. Together, these solutions form an integrated environment designed to keep businesses mobile, efficient, and connected.

“The Kia Business Solutions Ecosystem extends far beyond the vehicle,” said Pablo Martinez Masip, vice president product and marketing of Kia Europe and COO of Kia Connect Europe. “It connects every touchpoint, starting at purchase and flowing through to charging and digital insights to help businesses manage their fleets more intelligently.”