Safety first. Kia PV5 Cargo gets five-star rating at the latest Euro NCAP tests
Euro NCAP highlighted the strong performance of the PV5’s standard Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) with Forward Collision Warning (FCW), which detects pedestrians, cyclists, and other vehicles. "The PV5’s five-star achievement reflects Kia’s advanced electrified platform engineering, high-rigidity body structure and safety-optimized packaging principles applied across the PBV lineup", stated Kia.
Kia PV5 Cargo has achieved the highest possible five-star rating in the 2025 Euro NCAP Commercial Van Safety assessment, reaffirming the model’s leadership in delivering safe and practical electric mobility for commercial customers across Europe. Kia has recently inaugurated series production of electric vans in Korea.
Additionally, Euro NCAP reported that the PV5 Cargo delivered a consistently strong performance across all major evaluation areas, earning:
- 80% for Post-Crash Safety (rescue information, post-crash intervention and vehicle extrication)
- 75% for Occupant Protection (occupant monitoring, driver engagement and vehicle assistance)
- 80% for Safety Assist & Crash Avoidance (frontal collisions, lane departure collisions and low speed collisions)
Kia PV5 Cargo rewarded at the latest Euro NCAP tests
Euro NCAP highlighted the strong performance of the PV5’s standard Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) with Forward Collision Warning (FCW), which detects pedestrians, cyclists, and other vehicles. “The PV5’s five-star achievement reflects Kia’s advanced electrified platform engineering, high-rigidity body structure and safety-optimized packaging principles applied across the PBV lineup. Combined with its comprehensive suite of ADAS technologies, the PV5 delivers safety performance that leads the commercial EV segment”, stated the Korean car and van maker.
“The PV5 opens a new chapter in practical, electrified mobility, offering generous space and modular versatility for everyday use. Achieving the top Euro NCAP five-star rating is clear validation of its safety performance and will serve as strong momentum as Kia expands its PBV lineup across Europe”, added Sangdae Kim, Executive Vice President and Head of PBV Business Division.
