- Orders open Monday 2 November.
- 71.2kWh battery, 120kW front motor.
- Up to 885kg payload as incomplete vehicle.
- Priced from £30 605 plus VAT.
- First deliveries expected in Q1 2027.
Orders for the electric PV5 Chassis opened in the United Kingdom on Monday 2 November, with Kia UK confirming pricing and specification for the MY27 line-up. The range includes Dropside and Tipper conversions by TGS Automotive, and first customer deliveries of the incomplete vehicle are expected in Q1 2027.
Designed as the conversion-focused member of the PV5 family, the Chassis provides a compact, fully electric ‘incomplete’ base for businesses that need a vehicle tailored to specific work. UK customers get one setup only: the Long Range battery combined with the ‘Plus’ grade.
PV5 Chassis battery, motor and charging
Power comes from a 71.2kWh lithium-ion battery and a 120kW front-mounted motor producing 250Nm, driving through a single-speed automatic transmission. The van reaches 84mph and covers 0-to-62mph in 12.4 seconds.
A 150kW DC rapid charger takes the battery from 10 to 80% in under 30 minutes, while a full 10-to-100% charge takes about six hours and 30 minutes on 11kW AC, or up to 10 hours on 7kW. For reference, the PV5 Cargo L2/H1 with the same battery offers up to 258 miles on the WLTP combined cycle, though final range depends on the completed conversion, load and operating conditions.
Dimensions, payload and Plus equipment
Built on the E-GMP.S architecture, the Chassis measures 4,610mm long, 1,895mm wide and 1,935mm high on a 2,995mm wheelbase, with a 5.5-metre turning radius. Gross vehicle weight is 2,650kg and payload reaches 885kg, including a 75kg driver allowance.
Standard kit includes LED lights, heated front seats and steering wheel, automatic air conditioning, a 12.9-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Vehicle-to-Load with a three-pin socket, parking sensors front and rear, a reversing camera and Highway Driving Assist. Midnight Black and Steel Grey paint cost £625 plus VAT, and a heat pump is £650 plus VAT.
TGS Automotive Dropside and Tipper conversions
TGS Automotive Group, one of the first five Kia-approved PBV Conversion Partners, plans Lightweight Tipper, Dropside and Box bodies with options such as Mesh Cage, Fall Arrest Systems, Chapter 8 and Beacons. The Dropside carries up to 633kg and the Tipper up to 561kg, and both measure 4,825mm long, 2,310mm wide and 1,870mm high.
UK prices, warranty and ordering
In the UK, the Chassis costs £30 605 plus VAT, or £32 916 on the road once the expected £5 000 Zero Emission Van Grant is applied after bodying. The Dropside is priced from £36 600 plus VAT (£40 110 on the road) and the Tipper from £37 600 plus VAT (£41 310 on the road). Cover runs to seven years or 100,000 miles, with eight years for the high-voltage battery, and all versions are ordered through Kia’s dedicated PBV Centres across the UK.
Supplied by Newspress UK (Kia)
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