Kia has expanded its Platform Beyond Vehicle (PBV) line-up with the introduction of the PV5 Passenger 7-seat, a new ‘Elite’ grade and key updates designed to meet growing demand for flexible multi-passenger mobility.
The PV5 Passenger 7-seat is a highly versatile all-electric people mover suited to a wide range of target audiences, from family and group travel to ride-hailing and taxi services, including airport transfers, commercial shuttles and other shared mobility applications.
Expanding beyond the existing 5-seat variant, the PV5 Passenger 7-seat brings three rows of seating to offer generous comfort and legroom for all occupants. A low step-in height of 399mm, combined with sliding doors, ensures easy access to the second and third row seating. The new 2-2-3 seating configuration maximises interior flexibility, supported by 318 litres rear cargo, rising to 785 litres with the third-row seats folded.
The new variant benefits from Kia’s flat-floor E-GMP.S platform, enabling generous interior space and best-in-class legroom (up to 1,041mm), headroom (up to 1,076mm), and shoulder room (up to 1,732mm). It supports long-term durability, modularity and advanced connectivity, including integration with fleet management systems.
The Kia PV5 Passenger 5-seat will continue to be available with both the Standard Range 51.5kWh and Long Range 71.2kWh battery options, while the PV5 Passenger 7-seat is exclusively available with the Long Range 71.2kWh battery in the UK.
The PV5 Passenger 7-seat offers more than 390km range (WLTP, pending homologation). And, thanks to high-power DC charging of up to 150kW, the battery can be recharged from 10-80% in under 30 minutes.
Like all PV5 variants, the front-mounted charging port adds an extra layer of practicality, allowing the model to be recharged without obstructing access to the cargo area. With Kia Charge, customers have access to over 74,000 charge points across the UK, and more than one million across 27 European countries.
The PV5 Passenger is also equipped with Kia’s Vehicle-to-Load (V2L)* technology on ‘Plus’ and ‘Elite’ grades, allowing the electric vehicle to power external devices using an internal or external socket.
From launch, the PV5 Passenger has been available with two grades; ‘Essential’ and ‘Plus’. These are now joined by a new high-spec ‘Elite’ grade.
Pricing for the PV5 Passenger in the UK now starts from £33,195 on-the-road, for the Passenger 5-seat ‘Essential’ with Standard Range 51.5kWh battery. In addition, all grades of the PV5 Passenger 5-seat are eligible for the Band 2 Government Electric Car Grant (ECG), taking £1,500 off the on-the-road cost. Kia will announce any future ECG applicable to the Passenger 7-seat in due course.
| PV5 Passenger 7-seat | Electric Range (WLTP) | OTR |
| ‘Essential’ LR HP | +390km (TBC) | £36,995 |
| ‘Plus’ LR HP | +390km (TBC) | £40,275 |
| ‘Elite’ LR HP | +390km (TBC) | £41,975 |
GR Snippets
- Award-winning PV5 now available with up to seven seats, enhancing flexibility for families and shared mobility
- New ‘Elite’ grade added to the PV5 Passenger UK line-up
- Model-year 2027 updates for PV5 enhance comfort, usability and everyday practicality across the range
- The all-electric PV5 Passenger combines flexible interior design with comfort, space and connectivity for all passengers
- Based on the E-GMP.S platform, PV5 Passenger delivers class-leading interior space, manoeuvrability and noise insulation
