Overview
- Kia says showroom arrivals are slated for April to September 2026, with a public showing at Mobility Live Sydney on October 15–16, 2025 and local suspension tuning to start before year‑end.
- The PV5 is battery‑only on the new E‑GMP.S platform with a 120 kW/250 Nm motor and battery choices including a 43.3 kWh LFP pack for Cargo and 51.5 kWh or 71.2 kWh NMC options.
- Kia quotes up to about 412 km WLTP range for the 71.2 kWh variant and claims a 10–80% DC fast charge within 30 minutes.
- Production has begun at Hyundai Motor Group’s Hwaseong plant, with first deliveries headed to Korea and Europe before the Australian rollout.
- Configurations span passenger, cargo and high‑roof models with up to 16 global variants, a factory wheelchair‑accessible version, PBV‑specific Android Automotive infotainment, V2L up to 3.68 kW and a full ADAS suite.