Families beware: this new giant family car from Kia is a bargain!
Passenger Bus
Kia, the brand we all know from city cars like the Picanto and EVs like the EV3 and EV6 – as of today also shows itself from a very different side: the passenger van side. Meet the Kia PV5 Passenger, the passenger version of the Kia PV5 delivery van, and a serious competitor to a whole range of European passenger vans, such as the Volkswagen ID.Buzz.
Five-seater or seven-seater
The PV5 Passenger seats five (a 7-seat version is planned for 2026) and is all-electric. You can choose from two battery packs: a 51.5 kWh battery (good for about 288 km of range) or a 71.2 kWh battery (up to about 400 km of range). These are mated to electric motors with 121 hp or 163 hp, respectively. Fast charging is fairly quick: with 150 kW. The bus has a generous luggage space: the five-seater offers as much as 1,320 liters of cargo volume. A station wagon or SUV can only dream of that.
Competitive price
The biggest surprise? The price. The Kia PV5 Passenger can be ordered from 39,995 euros, and that includes VAT, BPM and delivery costs. We admit, that’s no small change, but a very reasonable amount for a passenger van. Just compare it to the competition:
- Kia PV5 Passenger 51.5 kWh – €39,990
- Opel Vivaro-e Combi 50 kWh – €49,544
- Peugeot e-Expert Combi 50 kWh – €49,543
- Ford E-Transit Custom 65 kWh – €61,928
- Volkswagen ID. Buzz 59 kWh – €49,990
Four versions: from Essential to Executive
There are four versions of the Kia passenger van. The entry-level version, the Essential, is already remarkably fully equipped. Think LED lighting, adaptive cruise control, a 12.9-inch infotainment screen with navigation, climate control and parking sensors all around. That’s really all you need.
If you still want more luxury, opt for the Plus (+ €1,000). That one adds heated seats, Vehicle-to-Load technology (V2L) and an induction charger for your smartphone, among other things. The Elite (+ €2,750 on top of the Plus) builds on that with, among other things, a 360-degree camera, center airbag and more luxurious mirror sets.
Do you really want all the trimmings? Then there’s the Elite Executive (+ €2,500 on top of the Elite), complete with vegan leather upholstery, ventilated front seats and power sliding doors and tailgate.
From October at the dealer
The first examples of the Kia PV5 Passenger are expected at Dutch dealers starting in mid-October.
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