Kia introduces the PV5 Chassis Cab at Solutrans 2025
Built on Kia’s PBV-dedicated E-GMP.S (Electric-Global Modular Platform for Service), the PV5 delivers up 1,005 kilogrammes of payload and up to eight cubic metres of cargo space with a High Box. According to Kia, this matches the capabilities of larger D-segment vans while still retaining compact dimensions and a 5.5-metre turning radius for urban manoeuvrability.
Kia has revealed the PV5 Chassis Cab at SOLUTRANS 2025 in Lyon, France. It is a brand-new version of the electric van platform introduced earlier this year by the Korean manufacturer. Built on Kia’s PBV-dedicated E-GMP.S (Electric-Global Modular Platform for Service), the PV5 delivers up 1,005 kilogrammes of payload and up to eight cubic metres of cargo space with a High Box. According to Kia, this matches the capabilities of larger D-segment vans while still retaining compact dimensions and a 5.5-metre turning radius for urban manoeuvrability.
“The launch of the PV5 Chassis Cab underscores our commitment to redefining what a light commercial vehicle can be,” said Marc Hedrich, President and CEO of Kia Europe. “It combines compact efficiency with the carrying capacity of larger vans to offer customers across Europe a responsible, flexible solution for daily operations.”
Kia PV5 Chassis Cab, in collaboration with European converters
Developed in collaboration with European converters, the PV5 Chassis Cab is the PV5’s most flexible variant, supporting a full range of professional conversions, including the Dropside for construction or farming equipment transport, the Tipper for municipal waste collection, three types of Box Vans for e-commerce parcel logistics, and Refrigerated Vans for grocery delivery. “We worked closely with converters, fleet managers, and businesses to make the PV5 Chassis Cab a foundation for all possibilities,” said Sjoerd Knipping, Chief Operating Officer at Kia Europe. “It allows customers to create the utility vehicle they need today while being ready for tomorrow’s demands.”
The PV5 Chassis Cab will be offered with two battery options: a 51.5-kWh battery available at launch and a long-range 71.2-kWh battery arriving in 2026. Electric range will vary depending on the vehicle’s conversion, but for reference, the recently launched L2H1 Cargo delivers up to 297 kilometres with the standard battery and 416 kilometres with the long-range battery (WLTP).
Kia has also introduced the Kia Business Solutions Ecosystem, a comprehensive suite of connectivity and charging services designed to simplify fleet management, improve operational efficiency, and accelerate electrification for businesses. The ecosystem combines Kia-branded and multi-branded services tailored to various B2B needs.
