The Kia PV5 is offered with 51.5-kWh or 71.2-kWh battery packs; the larger battery option will give 248 miles of range to drivers, slightly more than the Volkswagen ID Buzz's 234-

Kia has officially entered a new vehicle segment, but whether or not these will make it to our shores is debatable.

The midsize PV5 is one of several flexible electric vans designed for various commercial applications that Kia calls its Platform Beyond Vehicles (PBV). They were previewed by concepts at the 2024 Consumer Electronics Show (CES), and much of the styling of those concepts seems to have carried over to the production PV5 variants.

While the “never minivan” people have a point about the vehicles being boring to drive and bulky, the new Kia PV5 might be cool enough to change some minds. The automaker revealed the van at its EV Day in Spain this week,

As the EV4 sedan and EV2 mini SUV round out Kia's electric offering, the brand confirms its PV5 Light Camper is inbound, and an even larger model is likely on the way.

With the PV5, Kia has declared its intention to compete with heavy hitters like the Volkswagen ID Buzz, Ford E-Transit, Mercedes eSprinter, and Ram ProMaster EV. There are very few electric vans on the market today, but that looks to be changing with these new entrants.

The Korean brand presented two new electric models and an electric study at the Kia EV Day. The design of the EV4 saloon and the PV5 van had already been

Kia PV5 electric van unveiled; comes in various body styles and debuts company''''s new PBV platform. Tap for more details.

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The PV5 will initially be sold in the European and Korean markets in a variety of body styles, including a specific wheelchair-accessible model.