"The Kia PV5 is the Korean automaker's first proper electric van. Based on a reworked version of the E-GMP platform that underpins the Kia EV9 and Hyundai Ioniq 5, the PV5 promises a lot of tech at a great price. The first reviews of the promising EV are now out, and it's looking good for the Kia PV5. The Kia PV5 is one of the most serious contenders to the loveable Volkswagen ID. Buzz."
"It's a highly modular electric van that tries to offer just about every feature of the ID. Buzz, but at a lower price. That's a great proposition, especially knowing that Volkswagen's battery-powered people carrier ticks a lot of the right boxes, but some might see it as a little too expensive. Now, the first wave of auto journalists got the chance to test drive the PV5 in Korea, and the first impressions are very good."
"Three battery options are available, starting with a 43.3-kilowatt-hour lithium iron phosphate (LFP) pack for the cargo version. The passenger versions can have either a 51.5 kWh or a 71.2 kWh nickel manganese cobalt (NMC) pack. The passenger van's smallest battery allows for 183 miles (294 km) of WLTP range, while the big battery enables 256 miles (411 km) of range. It's exclusively front-wheel-drive, with 122 horsepower when paired with the small NMC battery or 163 hp with the bigger battery."
Kia PV5 is the automaker's first dedicated electric van built on a reworked E-GMP platform shared with the EV9 and Ioniq 5. The exterior features a super-low beltline, a huge glasshouse and low entry height for easy access. Three battery choices include a 43.3 kWh LFP for cargo, and 51.5 kWh or 71.2 kWh NMC for passengers, yielding WLTP ranges of 294 km and 411 km respectively. The PV5 is exclusively front-wheel-drive with 122 hp or 163 hp depending on battery. The vehicle offers V2L up to 3.6 kW and 10–80% DC charging in roughly 30 minutes.
Read at insideevs.com
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