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Kia PV5 Cargo and Chassis to be eligible for Plug-in Van Grant
Conversion-ready PV5 Chassis confirmed, and long-wheelbase PV5 Cargo high-top names its price
With its range of different specifications, you could describe the Kia PV5 as the Swiss Army Knife of vans, but it's about to gain a few extra blades. Kia is expanding the range of the What Car?’s Van of the Year-winning PV5 with two new versions: a long-wheelbase high-roof Cargo model designed for bulkier loads, and a Chassis version providing a blank canvas for conversions.
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The PV5 Cargo L2/H2 electric van combines a longer wheelbase with a taller roof, increasing cargo capacity to 5.2 cubic metres. That’s up from 4.4 cubic metres in the current L2/H1, where the load area’s internal height increases from 1520mm to 1815mm.
The maximum payload is 630kg for three-door models, falling to 600kg when equipped with two sliding side doors. The van can also tow braked trailers weighing up to 1500kg.
It is powered entirely by Kia’s 71.2kWh Long Range battery, delivering a claimed WLTP range of up to 239 miles, and can charge from 10% to 80% in less than 30 minutes.
Daniel Boland
Updated: 12 November 2026
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Buyers have the option of three available trim levels: Essential, Plus and Plus Walk Through. The latter is aimed at delivery operators, featuring a sliding door in the bulkhead, allowing drivers to move between the driver's compartment and load area without leaving the vehicle.
All models feature automatic LED headlights, air-con, a 12.9in infotainment system and 7.5in driver display, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a reversing camera and a suite of driver assistance features. Plus and Plus Walk Through models add electrically folding door mirrors, heated seats and steering wheel, wireless smartphone charging and Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) capabilities to charge mains devices using an in-built three-pin plug.
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Meanwhile, the PV5 Chassis specification is aimed at businesses requiring something more specialised. Supplied as an incomplete vehicle, it provides the foundation for body-conversions, with Kia approved partner TGS offering dropside and tipper versions.
The unbodied Chassis has a maximum payload of 885kg, using the same 71.2kWh battery. Kia quotes a potential range of up to 258 miles, based on the equivalent PV5 Cargo, but this will vary depending on the body fitted and final vehicle’s weight.
Both new models are expected to qualify for the Government’s £5000 Zero Emission Van Grant (ZEVG), subject to eligibility.
Kia PV5 Cargo L2/H2 Price
Variant
Basic Price (+VAT)
On-The-Road (including ZEVG)
PV5 Cargo L2/H2 Essential two-seat LR
£32,355
£35,016
PV5 Cargo L2/H2 Essential three-seat LR
£32,355
£35,016
PV5 Cargo L2/H2 Plus two-seat LR
£33,355
£36,216
PV5 Cargo L2/H2 Plus three-seat LR
£33,355
£36,216
PV5 Cargo L2/H2 Plus Walk Through LR
£34,425
£37,500
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Kia PV5 Chassis Prices
Variant
Basic Price (+VAT)
On-The-Road (including ZEVG)
PV5 Chassis Plus LR
£30,605
£32,916
PV5 Dropside Plus LR (conversion by TGS)
£36,600
£40,110
PV5 Tipper Plus LR (conversion by TGS)
£37,600
£41,310
First deliveries of the PV5 Chassis are expected to arrive in the first quarter of 2027, followed by the Cargo L2/H2 later in the year.
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