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Kia PV5 Electric Van Locked In for Australia With 2026 Showroom Window

The BEV-only model inaugurates Kia’s PBV strategy on the E‑GMP.S platform with modular configurations.

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Overview

  • Kia confirmed local sales timing for the PV5, targeting Australian showroom arrivals between April and September 2026.
  • Production is underway at HMG’s Hwaseong plant, with initial deliveries to Korea and Europe before Australia next year.
  • The range spans Passenger, Cargo, High-Roof and Chassis Cab formats enabled by a Flexible Body System with up to 16 global variants, including a factory wheelchair-accessible version.
  • Battery choices include 43.3kWh LFP (Cargo) plus 51.5kWh and 71.2kWh NMC packs, with outputs around 120kW/250Nm, WLTP ranges up to about 412–416km and a claimed 10–80% DC fast charge within 30 minutes.
  • Australian market prep includes a public display at Mobility Live in Sydney on October 15–16, 2025, and local suspension tuning before year-end, with pricing and some payload and towing figures yet to be announced.