Kia is launching an electric van business in the UK from this spring with its new PV5 EV as well as a network of Professional Business Van (PBV) specialists.
The new division will debut at the Commercial Vehicle Show from 29 April to 1 May 2025, showcasing the PV5 which will compete with the likes of the Ford E-Transit and VW ID. Buzz.
Its mid-size PV5 is aimed at sectors such as delivery, utilities and ride hailing, and, built on a dedicated EV platform, it will be offered as a panel van, a chassis cab and a passenger variant in the UK.
Other vehicles will follow in the brand’s multi-phase plan and each PBV will come with a seven-year/100,000-mile warranty as standard.
Also, Kia’s partnership with Geotab will deliver advanced data solutions with enhanced in-vehicle technology, including native access to the Android App store on the van’s central display.
Paul Philpott, president and CEO of Kia UK, said, “This is an incredibly exciting time for Kia, as we build an entirely new commercial business to deliver world-class electric vans to UK customers.
“Our first electric van, the PV5, arrives at an important time for the UK, amid an unprecedented transition towards electric power across both the car and van markets.
“Our strategy is to approach the market confidently but responsibly, launching in a phased and progressive manner to ensure each element of our commercial vehicle business is exacted with the same industry-leading standards we’re known for in the passenger car industry. This will cover dealer sales excellence, customer care, service and experience.
“Together with our industry-leading seven-year warranty that will apply to all our vans, we are confident that our new LCV range will help businesses across the country achieve their carbon reduction goals while importantly never compromising logistical requirements.”
