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Kia announces UK pricing and specification for PV5 Chassis
Kia UK has announced pricing and specification for the MY27 PV5 Chassis line-up, including Dropside and Tipper conversions by TGS Automotive.
Designed as the conversion-focused member of the Kia PV5 family, the PV5 Chassis provides a compact, fully electric ‘incomplete’ foundation for businesses requiring a vehicle tailored to specific operational needs. UK customers are exclusively offered the PV5 Chassis with a simple setup of Long Range battery combined with comprehensively equipped ‘Plus’ grade.
The PV5 Chassis is priced from £30,605 (+VAT) as an incomplete vehicle. As with the PV5 Cargo, the Chassis is expected to qualify for the maximum UK Zero Emission Van Grant, once completed with a body, taking £5,000 off the on-the-road cost.
Variant | Battery | Basic Price (+VAT) | ZEVG | On-the-road (including ZEVG) |
PV5 Chassis ‘Plus’ LR | 71.2kWh | £30,605 | £5,000 | £32,916 |
LR = Long Range; ZEVG = Zero Emission Van Grant
Long Range powertrain as standard
All UK PV5 Chassis models are powered by a 71.2kWh Long Range lithium-ion battery and a 120kW front-mounted electric motor producing 250Nm of torque. Power is delivered through a single-speed automatic transmission. The model has a maximum speed of 84mph and can accelerate from 0-to-62mph in 12.4 seconds.
The battery can be charged from 10-to-80% in under 30 minutes using a 150kW DC rapid charger. A 10-to-100% charge takes approximately six hours and 30 minutes using an 11kW AC supply, or up to 10 hours from a 7kW AC connection.
For reference, the PV5 Cargo L2/H1 offers up to 258 miles of range (WLTP combined cycle) with the same 71.2kWh Long Range battery, providing an illustrative value for a converted PV5 Chassis.
The larger battery is intended to give businesses and fleets greater flexibility when balancing route length, charging access, conversion requirements and daily operating patterns. Final range will depend on the completed conversion, vehicle specification, equipment, load, route and operating conditions.
Compact dimensions and conversion flexibility
At 4,610mm long, 1,895mm wide (excluding door mirrors) and 1,935mm high, the PV5 Chassis combines a compact exterior footprint with a 2,995mm wheelbase. Its 5.5-metre turning radius supports operation in urban streets, depots, construction sites and other constrained environments.
The incomplete or unbodied PV5 Chassis has a gross vehicle weight of 2,650kg and a payload of up to 885kg, including a 75kg allowance for the driver. Payload figures may vary according to the completed vehicle’s specification and fitted equipment.
Built on Kia’s PBV-dedicated Electric-Global Modular Platform for Service (E-GMP.S) architecture, the PV5 Chassis is engineered to accommodate a range of application-specific bodies.
Comprehensive ‘Plus’ specification
Every PV5 Chassis is supplied in Kia’s ‘Plus’ specification. Standard exterior equipment includes 16-inch steel wheels with full-size wheel covers, LED headlights, LED daytime running lights, LED rear lights, electrically adjustable and heated folding door mirrors, automatic headlight control and rain-sensing front wipers.
The two-seat cabin features cloth upholstery, heated front seats, driver and passenger seat-height adjustment, driver lumbar support, a multi-position driver’s armrest and a heated steering wheel. Automatic air conditioning, smart entry, a start/stop button and storage beneath both front seats are also standard.
A 12.9-inch touchscreen navigation system sits alongside a 7.5-inch driver display. Wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™, Bluetooth connectivity, a wireless mobile phone charger, two USB-C charging ports, over-the-air functionality and seven years of Kia Connect services are included.
Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) capability, with a three-pin power socket in the cab, allow electrical devices and equipment to draw power from the vehicle’s high-voltage battery, supporting the PV5’s role as a practical mobile workspace.
Safety and driver assistance
The standard driver-assistance package includes Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist 1.5 with city, pedestrian, cyclist and junction-turning functionality, Highway Driving Assist, Lane Following Assist 2, Lane Keep Assist and Intelligent Speed Limit Assist.
Despite being sold without body, as an incomplete vehicle, the PV5 Chassis further benefits from front and rear parking sensors and a reversing camera. In addition, the vehicle features a tyre-pressure monitoring system, regenerative-braking paddle shifters and Eco, Normal and Snow driving modes.
Colours and options
Clear White is offered as the standard exterior colour for PV5 Chassis, with Midnight Black and Steel Grey available as premium paint options priced at £625 (+VAT). An optional heat pump is also available for £650 (+VAT). All models feature a Dark Blue interior.
Tipper and Dropside conversions
Announced at the CV Show as one of the first five Kia-approved PBV Conversion Partners, TGS Automotive Group plans to offer Lightweight Tipper, Dropside and Box solutions fitted to the PV5 Chassis, with a range of modular options including Mesh Cage, Fall Arrest Systems, Chapter 8, and Beacons.
The Dropside offers a payload of up to 633kg, while the Tipper can carry up to 561kg.
Both converted models measure 4,825mm long, 2,310mm wide and 1,870mm high. They retain the Chassis model’s 2,995mm wheelbase and 5.5-metre turning radius.
The TGS-converted PV5 Dropside is priced from £36,600 (+VAT), while the PV5 Tipper starts from £37,600 (+VAT).
Variant | Battery | Basic Price (+VAT) | ZEVG | On-the-road (including ZEVG) |
PV5 Dropside ‘Plus’ LR (conversion by TGS) | 71.2kWh | £36,600 | £5,000 | £40,110 |
PV5 Tipper ‘Plus’ LR (conversion by TGS) | 71.2kWh | £37,600 | £5,000 | £41,310 |
Part of Kia’s growing PBV family
PV5 is Kia’s first dedicated PBV and is available in a growing range of body styles, now including Cargo, Passenger and Chassis models. The Chassis variant adds further flexibility for professional customers by combining a fully electric Kia-engineered base vehicle ready for application-specific body conversions.
Like all PV5 variants, the PV5 Chassis is covered by Kia’s seven-year/100,000-mile vehicle warranty, with separate high-voltage battery coverage for eight years.
The PV5 Chassis will exclusively be available to order from Kia’s growing network of dedicated PBV Centres, which are strategically located across the UK. Tipper and Dropside are also available to order from Kia PBV Centres.
Orders open today, Monday 2 November for the PV5 Chassis with first customer deliveries of the incomplete vehicle expected in Q1 2027.
[1] The range shown of up to 258 miles is the WLTP combined cycle for the PV5 Cargo L2/H1 when equipped with the 71.2kWh Long Range battery, shown for illustrative purposes only.
