The Kia PV5 Cargo is priced from $55,990 before on-road costs in Australia, making it the cheapest electric van available locally.
The PV5 Cargo S Long Range will initially be offered in a single version and will be available in showrooms from the end of May 2026. Further variants are to follow.
The high price undercuts the $61,990 Peugeot e-Partnerbut is also below the larger LDV eDeliver 7 (from $69,463 before on-road launch) and the similarly sized Volkswagen ID. Buzz Cargo (from $69,990 excluding on-road use).
The PV5 also offers a claimed range of 416km (WLTP), making it one of the longest range electric vans available in Australia. It sits directly behind the ID. Buzz Cargo (431 km), but ahead of the eDeliver 7 (up to 328 km) and the Ford E-Transit Custom (up to 307 km).
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Measuring 4695mm long, 2255mm wide and 1899mm high with a 2995mm wheelbase, the PV5 was recently named the 2026 International Van of the Year.
It is the first model under Kia’s new Platform Beyond Vehicle (PBV) strategy and the brand’s first electric commercial vehicle. It is also only the second commercial model in Kia Australia’s current lineup, alongside the Kia Tasman.
The PV5 is also Kia Australia’s first van since the Pregio was discontinued around 20 years ago.
Power comes from a single electric motor driving the front wheels, paired with a 71.2kWh nickel cobalt manganese lithium-ion battery (NCM) that delivers a claimed WLTP range of 416km.
Overseas models support DC fast charging, with Kia claiming a 10 to 80 percent charge can be completed in around 30 minutes, giving a range of around 330km. Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) capability is also included.
The PV5 has also benefited from Kia Australia’s local ride and handling tuning.
Kia Australia is yet to confirm full local specifications, although powertrain and range figures match those of the UK market versions. All PV5s on the UK market produce 120kW of power and 250Nm of torque.
In the UK, the PV5 offers up to 4.4 cubic meters of load capacity – more than the ID. 3.9 cubic meters of the Buzz Cargo SWB – with space for two Euro pallets. The rear barn doors open 180 degrees and a low load height of 419mm improves accessibility.
Inside, the cabin features a 7.5-inch digital instrument cluster and a 12.9-inch infotainment touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, as well as a 100W USB-C port.
UK models also include Kia Connected Services with over-the-air updates, real-time traffic and charging data, remote vehicle functions and a valet mode.
Standard driver assistance features include blind spot collision avoidance, navigation-based adaptive cruise control, lane keeping assist, lane centering with convenient detection, and parking collision avoidance assist.
The PV5 Cargo S Long Range will be on display at the 2026 Melbourne Motor Show from April 10-12.
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