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Kia PV5

The Kia PV5 is a fully electric car that went on sale in New Zealand in May 2026, available as a people mover or van. Two variants are available, the Cargo and Passenger, priced from $64,990 to $71,990, making it the third most affordable electric van on sale in New Zealand.

WLTP range is 397 km on the Passenger and up to 416 km on the Cargo, from a 71.2 kWh battery. A Cargo High Roof variant is expected in Q1 2027.

Kia PV5 Cargo (2026)

Kia PV5 CargoKia PV5 Cargo
Range (WLTP)416 km
Battery size71.2 kWh
Power120 kW
0–100 km/h12.4 s
Price from$64,990

The Kia PV5 Cargo Long Wheel Base Standard Roof is available in 5-door and 6-door configurations. It features 4,420 L cargo volume, 770 kg payload, V2L capability. AC charging can be upgraded to 22 kW.

Performance

0-100 km/h
12.4 s
Total power
120 kW
Torque
250 Nm
Top speed
135 km/h
Drive
FWD

Range & Efficiency

WLTP range
416 km
WLTP consumption
191 Wh/km
Highway range
324 km
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Battery & Charging

Battery

Battery (nominal)
71.2 kWh
Battery (usable)
67* kWh
Battery type
NMC
Architecture
400 V
V2L
Power3.6 kW
Interior
Exterior

DC fast charging

DC charging
150 kW
10–80% charge
30 min
Range per 10 min
76–97 km

AC charging

AC charging
10.5 kW
Home charging cost
$3.63/100 km

per 100km · 19¢/kWh

Compare full running cost vs petrol vehicle

Dimensions & Weight

Length
4695 mm
Width
1895 mm
Height
1899 mm
Ground clearance
143 mm
Weight
1880 kg
Shape
Van
Seats
2
Safety Rating
PlatinumANCAP
For models
06/2026 onwards

Storage & Towing

Boot space
—
Boot space (max)
4420 L
Frunk
—
Towing (braked)
750 kg
Towing (unbraked)
750 kg

Kia PV5 Review

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How many Kia PV5 have been sold in NZ?

There have been 53 registered to date (all NZ new).

Kia PV5 registrations
Monthly units (includes new and used import)

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