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By David Lewis | 15 December 2025
Kia UK has secured two major wins at the Electrifying.com EV Awards 2026, with the Kia PV5 Cargo being named ‘EV Van of the Year’ and Kia winning the coveted ‘EV Brand of the Year’ title.
The Electrifying.com EV Awards, judged by the website’s expert road testers, celebrate the most innovative and impactful electric vehicles of the year. The Kia PV5 Cargo’s win follows in the footsteps of its sibling, the award-winning Kia EV3, which took home ‘Car of the Year’ honours at last year’s awards.
At the heart of the PV5 Cargo’s win is its blend of smart design, impressive range, and affordability. Available in two trim levels, ‘Essential’ and ‘Plus’, the van offers both a Standard Range 51.5kWh and Long Range 71.2kWh battery pack option, starting from £27,645 (+VAT). The Electrifying.com judges praised the PV5 Cargo for making electric van ownership accessible, with an emphasis on practicality, smart modular design, and affordability.
Ginny Buckley, Editor-in-Chief at Electrifying.com, said: "The Kia PV5 Cargo feels like a proper turning point for electric vans. The brand’s EV know-how from the car world has clearly carried over, this is a van that’s great to drive, smartly designed and built to a high standard. We love the modular platform and dedicated factory approach, which cuts out the waste and compromise that so often comes with traditional van conversions. Add in sharp looks and, crucially, an affordable price, and the PV5 Cargo makes electric van ownership feel genuinely attainable. A very deserving Van of the Year."
Winning ‘EV Brand of the Year’ highlights Kia’s leadership in the UK’s electric vehicle sector. Kia’s range of award-winning vehicles, including the EV3, EV4, EV5, EV6, EV9, and the forthcoming EV2, positions the brand as a key player in making electric mobility accessible to all. The recognition also reflects Kia’s commitment to expanding its electric offerings with vehicles like the PV5, designed to meet both passenger and commercial needs.
Ginny Buckley added: "Kia’s EV line-up is impressive in its sheer breadth, from the seven-seat EV9 to the forthcoming EV2, plus performance-focused GT models and everything in between. But what truly resonates with us is Kia’s leap into electric commercial vehicles with the PV5. It’s brilliantly executed, competitively priced, and crucially designed from the start to be wheelchair accessible. That kind of inclusive, real-world thinking shows Kia isn’t just building EVs - it’s making electric mobility available to an underserved car buyer. Kia has nailed the brief: an EV for everyone. A very deserving EV Brand of the Year."
Paul Philpott, President & CEO of Kia UK, commented: “Being named winner of these two major awards is an exceptional double honour, particularly from the well-recognised team at Electrifying.com, with their extensive knowledge of the EV landscape and understanding of what customers really want.
“Collecting ‘EV Brand of the Year’, and the PV5 Cargo being named ‘EV Van of the Year’, reflects the breadth and quality of our electric lineup, from accessible passenger vehicles such as the award-winning EV3 and EV9 through to our new line of purpose-built commercial vehicles. These models are paired with our commitment to making electric mobility reliable and attainable for as many people as possible, supported by an expert nationwide dealer network.”
The Kia PV5 Cargo and Passenger are available to order now from Kia’s network of PBV Centres, with future variants set to expand in 2026. Kia’s electrification journey will continue with the launch of the larger PV7 in 2027 and the PV9 in 2029.
