Go to Australia is preparing to launch its first-ever electric van PV5 position is already attracting a significant number of orders from a wide range of buyers.
Price at $55,990 before on-road costsThe PV5 Cargo is one of Australia’s cheapest electric vans and will launch locally in late May 2026 – initially only as an S Long Range, other variants are to follow.
Dean Norbiato, general manager of marketing at Kia Australia, said: Daily Sparkz The PV5 has “somewhat exceeded initial expectations”, even if it is not yet “officially on the market”.
“We have published the prices. We think the team has done an excellent job to become truly competitive and they are already being received by customers with dealers already taking orders ahead of the launch date,” he said.
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“This is an extremely encouraging indication of the product’s potential development in the Australian market. We can’t wait to bring it to market, which should only be a few weeks away.”
The high pricing means the PV5 Cargo undercuts Australia’s existing electric vans by at least $6,000, including the Peugeot e-Partner, LDV eDeliver 7 and Volkswagen ID. Buzz Cargo. It was recently overtaken by Chinese manufacturer Farizon to become Australia’s cheapest electric van, with the V7E starting at $49,990 per week.
The PV5 Cargo’s single-motor front-wheel drive also offers a competitive range of 416 km (WLTP) and is equipped exclusively with the smallest of the three batteries available in the PV5 range.
The Cargo is just one variant of a large family of PV5 vans offered abroad. These include cab and chassis models equipped with trays and wheelchair-accessible people carriers, although none are currently banned from Australia.
Still, Mr. Norbiato says early orders were split between companies/fleets and individual buyers, a trend that reflects local sentiment for the more expensive ID. Buzz.
“It was actually quite a mix,” he said Daily Sparkz. “We have already secured some fleet deals nationally and dealers are doing this for local customers who want to customize the interior.
“One of them wanted to outfit it with surfboards so they could use it to transport gear to and from surf lessons. The full cargo capacity is really being tested, so we’re excited about that.”
Kia Australia also said it is ready to introduce other PV5 configurations locally, but has not committed to a release timeframe.
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