Kia Expands PV5 Range with European Debuts at CV Show
Kia PV5 named ‘Van to Watch’ at the 2026 Company Car & Van Awards
Kia’s momentum in the electric commercial vehicle space continues to build, with the Kia PV5 crowned ‘Van to Watch’ at the 2026 Company Car & Van Awards, announced today, 19 January 2026. The latest accolade adds to a rapidly growing honours list for the brand’s first dedicated electric ‘Platform Beyond Vehicle’ (PBV), following its recent […]
Kia PV5 named ‘Van to Watch’ at the 2026 Company Car & Van Awards
Kia’s momentum in the electric commercial vehicle space continues to build, with the Kia PV5 crowned ‘Van to Watch’ at the 2026 Company Car & Van Awards, announced today, 19 January 2026. The latest accolade adds to a rapidly growing honours list for the brand’s first dedicated electric ‘Platform Beyond Vehicle’ (PBV), following its recent […]
Kia PV5 Scoops ‘Best New Van’ at Inaugural Van Reviewer Awards
Kia’s bold entry into the electric light commercial vehicle market has made an immediate impact, with the PV5 named ‘Best New Van’ at the first-ever Van Reviewer Awards. Praised for its clean-sheet design and forward-thinking technology, the PV5 is already turning heads across the industry. Judges hailed the PV5 as the most significant new van […]
Kia PV5 Cargo Named Double Winner at 2026 What Van? Awards as Momentum Builds Behind PBV Line-up
Kia’s rise in the light commercial vehicle space has accelerated once again, with the Kia PV5 Cargo securing both the ‘Van of the Year’ and ‘Compact Van of the Year’ titles at the 2026 What Van? Awards. It marks another milestone for Kia’s Purpose Built Vehicle (PBV) strategy, reinforcing the brand’s presence in a sector […]
Kia PV5 Passenger Crowned ‘Family Car of the Year’ at BBC TopGear.com Awards 2026
London, 26 November 2025 – Kia has continued its remarkable streak at the BBC TopGear.com Awards, with the all-electric Kia PV5 Passenger named ‘Family Car of the Year’ during a ceremony held last night at White City House, London. This marks the fifth consecutive year Kia has been recognised by the publication, following accolades for […]
Kia PV5: A Historic Debut, a Landmark Win, and a New Standard for Electric Vans
Kia has written a powerful new chapter in commercial mobility with its first fully electric van, the PV5. In its inaugural year on the market, the PV5 has claimed the most prestigious recognition in the light commercial vehicle sector: the 2026 International Van of the Year (IVOTY) award. For Kia—and for Korea’s automotive industry—this victory […]
Kia Drives the Future of Electric Commercial Vehicles with the PV5 Chassis Cab
Lyon, France – At SOLUTRANS 2025, Europe’s leading trade show for commercial vehicle innovation, Kia unveiled the PV5 Chassis Cab, marking a significant leap in its Platform Beyond Vehicle (PBV) strategy. The PV5 is Kia’s first fully electric dedicated chassis cab, designed to merge modular versatility, urban agility, and European-focused adaptability for professional customers. Compact, […]
Kia PV5 Claims Double Victory at 2026 Parkers Van and Pickup Awards
The Kia PV5 has made a remarkable debut in the UK electric Light Commercial Vehicle (eLCV) sector, securing both the coveted ‘Van of the Year’ and ‘Best Electric Van’ titles at the 2026 Parkers Van and Pickup Awards. This double triumph marks the PV5’s first wins at these prestigious awards and underscores Kia’s growing influence […]
Kia Showcases All-Electric PV5 WAV at Future of the Car Summit: A Bold Step Toward Inclusive, Sustainable Mobility
Kia and Motability Operations Ltd. unveil an electric wheelchair accessible vehicle (eWAV) designed to transform lives and redefine the future of inclusive transportation. At the prestigious Financial Times’ Future of the Car Summit in London, Kia Corporation unveiled its latest breakthrough in inclusive transportation: the PV5 WAV (Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle). Developed in collaboration with UK-based […]
Kia Unveils Pricing for PV5 Passenger: A Bold Step into the All-Electric Van Segment
Kia UK has announced the starting price and pre-order date for its first fully electric passenger van, the Kia PV5 Passenger. Marking a pivotal moment for the brand’s Purpose-Built Vehicle (PBV) strategy, the PV5 is now available to order from Thursday, 01 May 2025, with UK customer deliveries scheduled for late 2025. Available in a […]
Kia Unveils the Bold and Versatile PV5 Passenger and Cargo Vans
Kia Corporation has officially unveiled the exterior design of its PV5 Passenger and PV5 Cargo models ahead of the highly anticipated 2025 Kia EV Day in Tarragona, Spain. These models mark the brand’s first dedicated Platform Beyond Vehicle (PBV) offerings, heralding a new era of versatile, modular electric mobility solutions tailored to a wide range […]
















