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Kia's first van in Australia in two decades is the country's cheapest electric van, slightly smaller than a diesel Toyota HiAce for similar money.
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The 2026 Kia PV5 will be Australia's cheapest electric van when it arrives in Australian showrooms in late May, priced from $55,990 plus on-road costs.
The PV5 is slightly smaller than a Toyota HiAce, but larger than a Volkswagen Caddy or Peugeot Partner, and is based on a dedicated electric-car platform claimed to improve passenger and load space.
Despite its size, the RRP of $55,990 plus on-road costs sees the PV5 undercut the e-Partner and Renault Kangoo E-Tech, both $61,990 plus on-roads, as the current cheapest electric van available in Australia.
Vans in the size class above, including the Volkswagen ID. Buzz Cargo, start closer to the $70,000 before on-roads mark.
The PV5 will launch in a single variant, the Cargo S Long Range with four doors, single-motor front-wheel drive, and a 71.2kWh battery pack for 416km of claimed WLTP driving range.
It will be offered in a 'Long' body form, measuring 4695mm long, 1895mm wide, about 1.9 metres tall, and 2995mm in wheelbase.
Cargo volume in overseas models is rated at up to 5.2 cubic metres, with "the lowest floor in its class" and space for two Euro pallets behind the rear seats.
Features in Korean-market PV5s include a 12.9-inch touchscreen, 7.5-inch instrument display, power side doors, a wireless phone charger, climate control, phone-as-a-key technology, and a suite of advanced safety technology.
A full list of specifications is due closer to the 2026 Kia PV5 van's Australian arrival next month, with the vehicle to be shown at the Melbourne motor show this weekend.
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Alex Misoyannis has been writing about cars since 2017, when he started his own website, Redline. He contributed for Drive in 2018, before joining CarAdvice in 2019, becoming a regular contributing journalist within the news team in 2020. Cars have played a central role throughout Alex’s life, from flicking through car magazines at a young age, to growing up around performance vehicles in a car-loving family. Highly Commended - Young Writer of the Year 2024 (Under 30) Rising Star Journalist, 2024 Winner Scoop of The Year - 2024 Winner
