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Drive comes from a single front-mounted electric motor with 161bhp, but there’s a choice of three battery packs. Things kick off with a standard-range 51.5kWh unit offering up to 184 miles, for those needing only urban delivery mileage. And at the top of the line-up, there’s a larger long-range 71.2kWh pack capable of taking the PV5 Cargo up to 258 miles. Those mileage figures will be hard to replicate in colder winter months unless you pay more for the optional heat pump.

This vehicle comes with Kia’s Plug & Charge app, which is designed to make finding charging points when you’re out and about that much easier. It includes a route planner showing public chargers around the owner’s depot. Performance is adequate, the standard range 51.5kWh version making 62mph in 16.2s, a figure the long range 71.2kWh model improves to 12.4s. Maximum speed for both versions though, is limited to just 84mph.

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The L2/H1 body shape most customers will choose is 4.7-metres long – similar to a Volkswagen ID.Buzz Cargo or the lengthiest versions of more compact EV vans like Citroen’s e-Berlingo. But at 1.92-metres tall, the PV5 looks larger than both such rivals. A digital key makes it easier for multiple drivers to share the van. And there’s vehicle-to-load capability that allows external appliances to be powered by the vans drive battery.

Inside, as expected, are two screens – for an Android Automotive operating system never previously used in a Kia. This uses a 7.5-inch instrument display and a 12.9-inch central touchscreen. The central monitor comes with an app store, from which business-orientated applications can be installed.

The PV5 Cargo van, offered with standard range or long-range batteries, is also offered with either base ‘Essential’ or plusher ‘Plus’ trim levels. The PV5 Cargo will shortly be additionally available in Crew and Chassis cab forms. There’s also a PV5 Passenger MPV version, offered with five seats. Plus, a dedicated WAV (Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle) variant offering step-free access via a side door is also in the pipeline. All of these variants will come primarily in L2/H1 long wheelbase/standard roof form, but with this PV5 Cargo, you can also consider a smaller L1/H1 version or a larger high-roof L2/H2 variant.

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Across the current PV5 Cargo line-up, payloads are from 665-790kg.

The EV van market needed a shake-up. This Kia PV5 Cargo model provides just that. Competitors will be dismayed by its value proposition – and the load stats look competitive too. Plus the futuristic looks will give your deliveries a trendier vibe.

For more details or to book a test drive visit kia.com.