The Kia PV5 is a boxy electric MPV with five or seven seats, a boot of up to 1,330 litres and a WLTP range of up to 256 miles. This page explains what the PV5 is like to live with and how the Essential, Plus and Elite trims differ.
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View dealThe Kia PV5 is an electric MPV, and it makes no apology for being shaped like a box. That shape is the point: five or seven seats, a boot of 350 to 1,330 litres with the rear seats up, and a body only 4.70 m long.
It sits apart from the rest of Kia's electric line-up, which is mostly SUVs and crossovers. The PV5 is for people who've worked out that a tall, square vehicle carries families, dogs, bikes and flat-pack furniture better than a sleeker car of the same footprint.
The choice is simple. One body, one electric powertrain, and three trims: Essential, Plus and Elite.
Kia PV5 key facts
| Body style | MPV |
|---|---|
| Powertrains | Electric (120–160 bhp) |
| Seats | 5–7 |
| Boot | 350–1,330 litres, up to 3,615 litres seats folded |
| Electric range (WLTP) | up to 256 miles |
| Braked towing | up to 1,500 kg |
| Manufacturer warranty | 7 years / 100,000 miles |
| Euro NCAP | 4 stars |
Manufacturer data for the versions we currently offer. Last updated 19 September 2026.
The PV5 is an electric MPV sold alongside Kia's SUV-heavy range. Reviewers consistently praise the space, the visibility and how easy it is to drive in town, and it has won family-car and MPV awards.
The criticisms are consistent too: range that's adequate rather than outstanding, an interior built from hard-wearing plastics rather than plush ones, and climate controls that live in the touchscreen. Road testers also note that the charging port sits on the nose, which takes some getting used to in a tight bay.
Against that, you get a 7-year / 100,000-mile manufacturer warranty, an 8-year / 100,000-mile battery warranty guaranteeing 70% of capacity, and up to 256 miles of WLTP range from the larger battery.
Because every PV5 arrives well equipped and the practicality is the same whichever trim you pick. Adaptive cruise control, keyless entry and start, built-in navigation on a 12.9-inch touchscreen, a digital instrument cluster, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across the range.
So is the safety kit: autonomous emergency braking, lane-keep assist, traffic sign recognition, front and rear parking sensors, a reversing camera, LED headlights, automatic headlights and rain-sensing wipers. Euro NCAP awarded the PV5 four stars, with 83% for adult occupant protection and 85% for child occupant protection.
On the practical side, it's 4.70 m long with a 3.00 m wheelbase and an 11.0 m turning circle, and it'll tow up to 1,500 kg braked depending on version. Servicing falls every 24 months or 20,000 miles.
There's one powertrain, electric, offered with a range of battery sizes. Both drive the front wheels through a single-speed automatic, so there's no gear lever to think about and nothing to fill up at a petrol station.
Batteries run from 52.0 to 71.2 kWh (51.5 to 67.0 kWh usable), power from 120 to 160 bhp, and WLTP range from 183 to 256 miles. 0-62 mph takes between 10.6 and 12.8 seconds depending on version; top speed is 84 mph on both.
Charging at up to 150 kW takes the best version from 10-80% in 30 minutes, and a 11 kW home or workplace wallbox does 10-100% in 4.8 hours. If you've no off-street parking, look hard at that before you order - our electric car guide covers the basics.
| Electric | |
|---|---|
| Boot | 350–1330 litres |
| Power | 120–160 bhp |
| Seats | 5–7 |
| Battery | 52–71.2 kWh |
| 0–62 mph | 10.6–12.8 s |
| Braked towing | 750–1500 kg |
| Electric range (WLTP) | 183–256 miles |
Three trims, all with the same body and the same core safety kit. Essential covers the fundamentals, Plus adds comfort and convenience, Elite adds the smarter cabin trim and parking aids.
The entry trim runs 16-inch steel wheels and cloth upholstery, with LED headlights, the 12.9-inch touchscreen and navigation, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and a reversing camera. It starts at 120 bhp and front-wheel drive. The Essential is currently available from £357.86 a month.
Plus moves to 16-inch alloy wheels and adds heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, an electrically adjustable driver's seat, a powered tailgate, lumbar support for driver and passenger, wireless phone charging, a heat pump, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert and power-folding mirrors. It starts at 160 bhp. The Plus is currently available from £422.23 a month. Against the Essential, that is currently £64.37/mo more expensive.
Elite keeps the 16-inch alloys and 160 bhp, swaps the cloth for artificial leather, and adds ventilated front seats, a 360-degree camera and front, rear and side parking sensors. Worth having if you park somewhere tight every day. The Elite is currently available from £437.36 a month. Against the Plus, that is currently £15.13/mo more expensive.
Paint choices across the range are Cityscape green, Frost blue, Lakehouse grey, Midnight black, Runway red, Steel grey and White pearl. Insurance groups run from 25 to 30 depending on version, which is worth checking before you commit.
Specifications from Kia's UK data and Euro NCAP; equipment and availability vary by version, so check the individual deal before ordering.
Page updated 19 September 2026 by First Vehicle Leasing. Prices and availability shown on this page are live and change as deals are refreshed.
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