Image: KIA UKArriving less than a year after the PV5’s UK debut, these latest additions form part of Kia’s ‘Platform Beyond Vehicle’ (PBV) strategy and expand both the commercial and consumer offerings of the PV5 range.For fleet operators, the headline addition is undoubtedly the new PV5 Cargo L1/H1, which forms the new entry point for the electric van range. Kia says it’s designed primarily for urban usage, and this is reflected in its reduced wheelbase (200mm shorter than the existing L2/H1 model) – and 4.0m³ (VDA) cargo volume (again, 0.4m³ less than the L2/H1). Thanks to its smaller size, however, the L1/H1 has a slightly increased payload of 800kg – 10kg over the L2/H1. The L1/H1 will initially be offered as a two-seater, although this is set to rise in early 2027 with the launch of a three-seater option.Besides the shorter body, the LH1/H1 remains largely consistent with its longer sibling: it will be available in the same ‘Essential’ and ‘Plus’ trims, and features familiar powertrain options in the form of the Standard Range 51.5kWh and the Long Range 71.2kWh. The former promises up to 177 miles WLTP range, while the latter offers as much as 243 miles. Pricing starts at £27,355 for the ‘Essential’ trim, with all vehicle grades of the PV5 Cargo being eligible for the UK government’s £5000 Zero-Emission Van Grant (ZEVG).Kia has also opted to introduce a series of ‘product enhancements’ to its wider PV5 Cargo range for MY2027. Tweaks include enhanced driver comfort, a new composite bulkhead, and a shorter roof antenna. Later this year, the brand plans to further extend the PV5 range beyond the Cargo and Passenger models, as well as release the Cargo L2/H2 high roof variant, first announced last month.Alongside its commercial vehicle updates, Kia is also set to expand the PV5 Passenger line-up this year with a new seven-seater variant aimed at families, ride-hailing operators, taxi fleets and shuttle services. The new 7-seat passenger will feature three rows of seating, a low step-in height of 399mm, sliding doors, and a 2-2-3 seating configuration. It utilises Kia’s flat-floor E-GMP.S platform and contains 318 litres of rear cargo capacity – which rises to 785 litres if the rear seats are folded down. Unlike the 5-seat variant, the 7-seater will only be available with the Long Range 71.2kWh battery in the UK, which promises 390km+ of range. Prices are set to start at £36,995 for the ‘Essential’ grade; it’s worth noting however that the 7-seater does not currently qualify for the UK’s Band 2 Electric Car Grant, something Kia says it aims to clarify in ‘due course’.Additionally, every PV5 Passenger will now be available in an additional trim level, ‘Elite’, which will join the existing ‘Essential’ and ‘Plus’ grade variants. This will see electric sliding doors, ventilated front seats, surround and blind spot view monitors, and premium upholstery and paintwork.Order books for both the L1/H1 and the set to open on Monday 8 June 2026 ahead of initial customer deliveries in October. Each PV5 order includes a seven-year / 100,000 mile warranty, with eight years for the battery pack.kiapressoffice.com (PV5 Cargo), kiapressoffice.com (PV5 Passenger)
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