Kia’s electric van-based PV5 now available to order in Ireland
Kia Ireland has today announced full details of the Kia PV5, the first model to launch under the company’s Platform Beyond Vehicle (PBV) strategy and will arrive in Ireland in November.
Starting immediately, customers can place orders for the PV5 Passenger and Cargo variants from any of Kia’s nine dedicated PBV Centres nationwide, listed below. All versions will feature a 71.2 kWh battery and 120 kW electric motor as standard.
Manufactured at Kia’s production facility in Hwaseong, South Korea, the PV5 is based on the brand’s Electric-Global Modular Platform for Service (E-GMP.S) and production will start next month for L2/H1 Passenger (five seat) and Cargo (two seat) versions, additional variants will follow in 2026.
Kia claims the PV5 features a best-in-class electric range of up to 416km and ultra-fast charging capabilities, reaching 80 per cent in just 30 minutes.
The PV5 Cargo light commercial vehicle is available in two trim levels with the K2 model featuring impressive specification as standard including twin side-opening doors, LED headlights, digital key, air conditioning, heated seats and steering wheel, front and rear parking sensors, towbar wiring, Highway Driving Assist (HDA) and Lane Keep Assist System (LKAS) with a starting price of €33,230 (including grants but excluding VAT).
In addition, the K4 models feature ventilated cloth and leather seats, 360-degree Surround View Monitor (SVM), Blind-spot View Monitors (BVM), electric folding mirrors and Blind-spot Collision Avoidance Assist with a starting price of €35,100 (including grants but excluding VAT).
The PV5 Passenger is available exclusively in the K4 trim which features all the elements of the K4 Cargo including full vegan leather seats, electric tailgate and heated rear seats for a retail price of €42,550 (including grants and VRT rebates). All PV5 models are available with 3.9 per cent APR finance, with 3.9 per cent PCP finance available on the Passenger model also.
A key difference between the PV5 Passenger and PV5 Cargo lies in the latter’s twin side-opening doors, which are said to provide optimal practicality and ease of access for loading and unloading. Kia says the rear design complements the sleek side lines, boosting load capacity and creating a more open feel.
“The start of PV5 sales is a milestone not only for us here in Ireland but also for our wider strategy to drive electrification across Europe,” said Ronan Flood, managing director of Kia Ireland. “From adaptive configurations to impressive digital features to and intelligent connectivity, the PV5 delivers a dynamic, forward-thinking solution for both businesses and private customers alike.”
Kia Ireland will operate its PBV business from nine existing Kia dealerships that will operate as PBV Centres including:
- Joe Duffy – North Road, Dublin 11
- Johnson & Perrott – Douglas Road, Cork
- Nyhan Motors – Bandon, Co. Cork
- Hinchys – Ennis Road, Limerick
- Hinchys – Garryspillane, Co. Limerick
- Edward Conway Motors – Castlebar, Co. Mayo
- Sheridan Waterford Ltd. – Waterford
- Newgate Motor Group – Navan, Co. Meath
- McElligotts Tralee Ltd. – Tralee, Co. Kerry