With the PV5, Kia has declared its intention to compete with heavy hitters like the Volkswagen ID Buzz, Ford E-Transit, Mercedes eSprinter, and Ram ProMaster EV. There are very few electric vans on the market today, but that looks to be changing with these new entrants.

Kia’s electric PV5 pickup will likely offer single- and dual-motor configurations. The truck is designed for commercial customers, catering to businesses’ needs. It will use Kia’s e-CCPM platform, though technical details remain undisclosed.

Kia has revealed the production version of the PV5, its new electric van that is set to compete with the Volkswagen ID.Buzz. The model retains the futuristic design of the concept showcased at CES 2023,