Kia opened orders for two new PV5 electric van variants, the PV5 Chassis and PV5 Cargo L2/H2, in the UK.

The PV5 is Kia’s first fully electric van from its Platform Beyond Vehicle (PBV) business. Built on Hyundai Motor’s dedicated modular skateboard platform, E-GMP.S, Kia can easily swap body styles to enable “limitless possibilities.”

So far, the PV5 has mostly been available in Passenger and Cargo body styles with several different variations.

Kia added the PV5 Chassis, an open-bed model that can be converted into just about anything. In the UK, Kia is offering conversions through TGS Automotive Group, including lightweight tipper, Dropside, and Box solutions.

The PV5 Chassis is available exclusively with the long-range 71.2 kWh battery in the UK, which Kia said could offer a potential WLTP range of up to 258 miles (416 km).

For reference, the PV5 Cargo L2/H1, which uses the same 71.2 kWh battery, offers a WLTP range of up to 258 miles (416 km). Other markets will also have a standard-range 51.1 kWh option.

The Chassis model is 4,610 mm long, 1,895 mm wide, and 1,935 mm tall, with a 2,995 mm wheelbase.

Its compact size and 5.5-meter turning radius, Kia said, make it easy to maneuver in city streets, construction sites, and other tight work areas.

Inside, the PV5 Chassis features two seats. Like other variants, it includes a 12.9″ navigation screen and a 7.5″ driver display with standard wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

The Chassis model supports DC fast charging up to 120 kW, enabling the battery to charge from 10% to 80% in about 30 minutes.

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