The Kia PV5 Cargo’s debut in Thailand means the PH arrival is much closer

At the 2026 Philippine International Motor Show, Kia Philippines announced that it would be bringing over the EV3 and PV5 electric vehicles within the year. There has been a lot of news around the EV3 recently, but now, the PV5 is one step closer to arriving in our country by making its debut in Thailand.

READ: PIMS 2026 | Kia PH confirms arrival of EV3 and PV5

Being sold in the Land of Smiles in one variant, the PV5 Cargo Standard Range, this brings the PBV (platform beyond vehicle) in a more utilitarian, workhorse-focused iteration not only to the country, but to Southeast Asia as well.

With cargo as a focus, this measures 4,695mm long, with a wheelbase of 2,995mm. The cargo area has a loading length of 2,255mm, width of 1,565mm, and a height of 1,520mm, allowing for a cargo volume of up to 4,420L, including a low loading height of 419mm, making it more accessible and easier to load cargo.

It’s powered by a single electric motor mated to a 51.5kWh lithium-ion battery, and said powertrain pushes out 122 horsepower and 250Nm of torque. It can drive up to 384km (NEDC) on a single charge, with both AC and DC fast charging supported, with the latter juicing up the battery from 10 to 80% in around 30 minutes. It also supports Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) functionality, allowing equipment and other items to be powered by the vehicle.

While the PV5 Cargo can only seat two, it’s well-equipped with a 12.9-inch infotainment with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support, multiple USB-C charging ports, and a whole suite of safety and Kia DriveWise advanced driver assistance systems.

At a price of THB 1,199,000 or around Php 2.2-million converted, it’s on the higher end of the utility van spectrum, but with it being a fully featured, full-electric van with loads of space behind, this could make for a very compelling variant, especially for the likes of ACMobility’s Power-On-Wheels mobile EV chargers. Should Kia Philippines introduce it in this variant, or should they go the more passenger-oriented route?

^{Photos from Kia Thailand}