Overview
- Australian showroom arrivals are planned for April to September 2026, following initial deliveries to Korea and Europe.
- The PV5 will be sold exclusively as a battery-electric vehicle, marking Kia’s return to Australia’s van market without a diesel option.
- Multiple body styles are confirmed, including Passenger, Cargo and High Roof versions, plus a dedicated wheelchair-accessible variant enabled by a Flexible Body System.
- Battery choices include 51.5kWh and 71.2kWh NMC packs for Passenger and Cargo models, with a 43.3kWh LFP option for Cargo; WLTP range for 71.2kWh variants is up to about 412–416km.
- Kia quotes a 10–80% DC fast-charge time within 30 minutes (peak power not specified), and the van features PBV-specific Android Automotive software with built-in telematics for fleet use.