Kia Reveals New PV5 Chassis Cab - CleanTechnica

Kia has unveiled the PV5 Chassis Cab, a new variant of its modular Platform Beyond Vehicle (PBV) electric fleet lineup, at the SOLUTRANS 2025 event in Lyon, France, a leading European trade show for commercial vehicle innovations. Designed specifically for electrification, efficiency, and conversion flexibility, the PV5 Chassis Cab is a sub-five-metre light commercial vehicle offering up to 1,005 kilograms of payload and eight cubic metres of cargo space, rivaling larger vans while maintaining compact urban maneuverability with a 5.5-metre turning radius. Developed in collaboration with European converters, it supports multiple professional conversions such as Dropside, Tipper, Box Vans, and Refrigerated Vans, catering to diverse commercial needs. The PV5 Chassis Cab will launch with a 51.5-kWh battery and a longer-range 71.2-kWh option arriving in 2026, providing an estimated range of up to 297 km and 416