Kia PV5 Cargo Essential 71.2kWh L1/H1 3Dr 2-Seat
The Kia PV5 Cargo Essential 71.2kWh L1/H1 3Dr 2-Seat has 251 miles of official range, a 700kg payload and 150kW rapid charging. List price £29,855 excluding VAT.
Electric · small van · L1 H1 · on sale · figures checked 21 September 2026
Price
Battery and range
Load
Charging
Ownership
| Warranty | 7 years/100,000 miles vehicle warranty; 8 years high-voltage battery[13] |
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Electric and diesel compared: L1 H1
| Electric (this van) | Electric | |
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| Spec | Kia PV5 Cargo Essential 71.2kWh L1/H1 3Dr 2-Seat | Kia PV5 Cargo Essential 51.5kWh L1/H1 3Dr 2-Seat |
| List price (ex VAT) | £29,855 | £27,355 |
| Payload | 700 kg | 800 kg |
| Load volume | 4 m³ | 4 m³ |
| Range / economy | 251 miles | 179 miles |
| Towing (braked) | 1,500 kg | 750 kg |
Both at a typical fleet specification, from each manufacturer's UK price list; sources are on each van's page. For running costs per mile, see the Fleet Cost Index and van break-even.
Sources
- Kia UK Limited, retrieved 17 September 2026
- GOV.UK (Office for Zero Emission Vehicles), retrieved 17 September 2026
- Kia UK - PV5 Cargo specification page (Model Year 2027), retrieved 17 September 2026. Kia UK MY27 specification page, chosen by the editor on 17 Sep 2026. Page footer: 'All technical data and range are expected targets, pending further development and homologation.' The linked spec sheet (updated 15 Jul 2026) and the pricing page still show older figures.
- Kia UK (official digital brochure), retrieved 21 September 2026
- Kia UK Limited, retrieved 17 September 2026
- Kia UK - PV5 Cargo specification page (Model Year 2027), retrieved 17 September 2026. Kia UK MY27 specification page, chosen by the editor on 17 Sep 2026. Page footer: 'All technical data and range are expected targets, pending further development and homologation.' The linked spec sheet (updated 15 Jul 2026) and the pricing page still show older figures.
- Kia UK - PV5 Cargo specification page (Model Year 2027), retrieved 17 September 2026. Kia UK MY27 specification page, chosen by the editor on 17 Sep 2026. Page footer: 'All technical data and range are expected targets, pending further development and homologation.' The linked spec sheet (updated 15 Jul 2026) and the pricing page still show older figures. Kia's payload counts a 75kg driver (GVW minus kerb weight minus 75kg).
- Kia UK Limited, retrieved 17 September 2026
- Kia UK - PV5 Cargo specification page (Model Year 2027), retrieved 17 September 2026. Kia UK MY27 specification page, chosen by the editor on 17 Sep 2026. Page footer: 'All technical data and range are expected targets, pending further development and homologation.' The linked spec sheet (updated 15 Jul 2026) and the pricing page still show older figures.
- Kia UK Limited, retrieved 17 September 2026
- Kia UK Limited, retrieved 17 September 2026
- Kia UK Limited, retrieved 17 September 2026
- Kia UK Limited, retrieved 17 September 2026
Where this van ranks
- Electric vans with over 200 miles of range
- Electric vans under £40,000
- The fastest-charging electric vans
- Electric vans that can tow 1,000kg or more
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About these figures
Specifications vary by trim, engine, battery, length and roof height; these are for the Kia PV5 Cargo Essential 71.2kWh L1/H1 3Dr 2-Seat as named, a typical fleet specification. Range is the official WLTP combined figure; real-world range in winter or fully loaded will be lower. Check the manufacturer's current price list before ordering. If a figure here has changed, tell us on our corrections page.