Kia will launch a devoted community of 45 skilled enterprise van (PBV) centres throughout the UK to coincide with the launch of its PV5 on Might 1.
The devoted PBV centres will provide gross sales and after gross sales companies and develop to 60 by the tip of subsequent 12 months.
Every PBV Centre will probably be geared up with its personal devoted services and specialist assets to help clients.
Kia will launch a devoted community of 45 skilled enterprise van (PBV) centres throughout the UK to coincide with the launch of its PV5 on Might 1.
The devoted PBV centres will provide gross sales and after gross sales companies and develop to 60 by the tip of subsequent 12 months.
Every PBV Centre will probably be geared up with its personal devoted services and specialist assets to help clients.
Most often, the brand new community will probably be with current Kia companions who’ve expertise of business automobiles with different manufacturers.
Kia mentioned additional associate particulars and bulletins will comply with within the coming months, with Kia PBV centres opening for enterprise from This fall 2025 to coincide with the primary PV5 UK deliveries.
Paul Philpott, president & CEO of Kia UK, mentioned: “That is an extremely thrilling time as we develop our enterprise into the business car sector right here within the UK for the primary time.
“To attain this, we’re launching a brand-new community of PBV Centres to supply first-class gross sales and help for our business car clients.
“The launch of Kia PBVs is the best change Kia has undergone because it entered the UK automotive market over three a long time in the past.
“We are going to construct on our experience gained by means of our automotive enterprise, which has advanced the Kia model from market newcomer within the Nineties to right now being the fourth best-selling automotive model within the UK.
“This new enterprise for Kia introduces new merchandise, new clients and a brand new sector of the trade for our model.”
Extra PV5 particulars
The PV5 was designed for modularity and will probably be provided in quite a few configurations corresponding to panel van (Cargo), chassis cab and passenger provider.
It makes use of a bespoke electrical car (EV) platform that was developed specifially for business purposes. The tech is intently linked to that present in Kia’s electrical automobiles.
There is a selection of two powertrains: Normal Vary and Lengthy Vary. The Normal Vary van will get a 51.4kWh battery and supplies a spread of as much as 181 miles. The Lengthy Vary will get a 71.2kWh unit and might cowl 247 miles between fees.
All PV5 variants provide 400V quick charging functionality, which means when linked to a 150kW charging level the PV5’s battery (each Normal Vary or Lengthy Vary) might be topped up from 10-to-80% in lower than half-hour.
A single motor powers the entrance wheels, creating 163PS and 250Nm.
Pricing begins at £27,695 (ex VAT) for the PV5 Cargo Important Normal Vary, rising to £30,145 for the Lengthy Vary. The car can be eligible for the £5,000 plug-in van grant.
The Passenger model is on the market from £32,995 (OTR).
Pricing for the complete line-up will probably be confirmed at a later date.
All variations characteristic black geometric wheel arch claddings and rocker panels, which give continuity with Kia’s SUV lineup, linking the higher cabin with the decrease physique.
Kia’s new Versatile Physique System allows the modular meeting of physique elements, offering normal fashions corresponding to Passenger, Cargo, Chassis-Cab, WAV (Wheelchair Accessible Automobile), and Household. Moreover, it is going to characteristic conversion fashions together with the Crew, Drop Aspect, Field Van, Freezer Field, Prime (superior mannequin primarily based on Passenger), and Gentle Camper.
The PV5’s inside has a modular design that enables for bespoke customisation. Kia will provide a spread of equipment to supply enhanced storage and usefulness.
Two trim ranges – Important and Plus – are provided throughout the PV5 line-up. The entry-level Important grade consists of LED headlights, air con, keyless entry, adaptive cruise management with Freeway Help, entrance and rear parking sensors, reversing digicam and an alarm.
Plus positive aspects heated entrance seats and steering wheel, blind spot monitor, electrical folding door mirrors, wi-fi telephone charging and the choice so as to add a warmth pump.
Cargo
The PV5 Cargo contains a boxy profile that displays its enhanced area effectivity. There’s two seats upfront with a full bulkhead. On the rear, twin side-opening tailgate doorways present easy accessibility for loading and unloading. A single facet sliding door comes as normal. The van will be out there in two lengths and two heights.
Solely the L2H1 might be ordered, initially. It has a cargo quantity of 4.4 cubic metres and permits for 2 normal euro-pallets to be accommodated with ease. Most payload is 790Kg for the usual vary battery, whereas the lengthy vary battery has a 690Kg payload.
The L1H1 has a 4.0 cubic metre load area, whereas the L2/H2 gives 5.1 cubic metres. These variants will launch in 2026.
Crew
The PV5 Crew options a rear bench seat and is completely out there in L2H1 type, with the Normal Vary powertrain.
To maximise flexibility, the second-row bench seat within the PV5 Crew might be folded and slid forwards or backwards to both enhance load area or accommodate passengers. The bulkhead is hooked up to the again of the second-row seats, permitting it to maneuver with them.
Payload is rated at 605Kg, whereas the cargo space gives versatile storage capability between 2.4 and three.7 cubic metres.
Chassis Cab
The PV5 Chassis Cab might be paired with the Normal Vary or Lengthy Vary powertrain.
Though out there delivered as an unfinished car, the PV5 Chassis Cab might be ordered with factory-built conversions because of Kia’s brand-new manufacturing line on the Hwaseong EVO Plant, in South Korea. Additional particulars about conversions will probably be made out there at a later date.
Driving vary from a single cost is 155 miles for the Normal Vary car, or 217 miles for the Lengthy Vary model.
Payload is rated at as much as 995Kg (Lengthy Vary).
Passenger
The PV5 Passenger will probably be initially avialable in a five-seat configuration. A seven-seat model will be a part of the vary at a later date.
With all 5 seats upright, the PV5 Passenger gives a rear baggage capability of 1,320-litres, extending to 2,315 litres with the second row folded.
The car is is supplied with a single raise up tailgate, on the rear, and makes use of the van’s low beltline with a big window space.
It is provided with each the Normal Vary and Lengthy Vary powertrains, offering 179 miles and 249 miles of vary, respectively.
