By WhichEV
Kia has officially entered the UK electric commercial vehicle sector, unveiling its first purpose-built electric van — the PV5 — at the 2025 Commercial Vehicle (CV) Show. The company has also announced an all-new dealer and service network, focused exclusively on supporting businesses making the shift to electric.
Pre-orders for the PV5 Cargo and PV5 Passenger open on 1 May 2025, with customer deliveries expected later this year.
The introduction of the Kia PV5 forms part of the brand’s broader Platform Beyond Vehicle (PBV) strategy and marks the company’s most significant UK business shift since entering the car market in the early 1990s. The launch includes the establishment of 50 PBV Centres at the outset — growing to 60 by 2026 — providing national coverage for both sales and aftersales support. These centres will be equipped with bespoke facilities and will mostly be operated by Kia’s existing dealer partners who already have commercial vehicle experience.
