Kia Australia has announced local pricing for its upcoming PV5 electric van, which will debut locally at this week’s Melbourne Motor Show and be available to buy from late May 2026. Priced from $55,990 plus on-road costs, the PV5 will be offered initially in only one specification: the S Long Range. A 71.2kWh NMC battery will feature as standard, offering a WLTP-rated range of 416km. The PV5 is the first van that Kia has sold locally in 20 years, with the former Pregio leaving our market in 2006.

Based on Kia’s ‘E-GMP.S’ platform, the PV5 has undergone Kia Australia’s local ride and handling tuning program which has prioritised “navigating urban delivery routes, while also nuancing the ride for rough country roads”, according to the brand. Kia Australia is yet to confirm what will power the PV5, but it’s already on sale in markets like Europe and the UK, and uses a 120kW/250Nm front-mounted electric motor there.

Its rear doors open up to 180 degrees, while it can easily fit two Euro pallets in its cargo area, measuring 4.4 cubic metres. The rear step height is a low 419mm, which allows for easier loading and unloading, according to Kia. In the UK, 220V vehicle-to-load outlets are available too, allowing the ability to run power tools or appliances outside the PV5.

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In the front cabin, the PV5 features a 12.9-inch touchscreen with over-the-air updates and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, as well as a 7.5-inch digital driver’s display. Kia Connect live services also feature, allowing users to control functions in their PV5 like the climate control and charging from their smartphone, as well as the ability to check features like the weather through the infotainment screen.

In the UK, the PV5 is equipped with safety features such as autonomous emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring with braking and adaptive lane guidance, the latter allowing for semi-autonomous highway driving.

Other features on the UK-spec PV5 that we expect to also launch on the Australian model are 16-inch wheels with covers, automatic LED lighting, rain-sensing wipers, keyless entry with push button start, heated/auto-folding mirrors, a synthetic leather steering wheel, automatic air conditioning, a wireless phone charger and drive mode selection.

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2026 Kia PV5 pricing (excluding on-road costs):

  • Cargo S Four-Door Long Range: $55,990

The Kia PV5 will enter local Kia dealerships from late May, with full specifications to be announced before then.