Kia has revealed specifications of its 2027 PV5 Chassis, an electric utility vehicle built on the same platform as the PV5 Cargo and Passenger vans. According to Kia, the chassis cab will offer dropside and tipper conversions through the car manufacturer’s partner TGS Automotive.
The PV5 Chassis is a two-seater with a 120kW front-mounted electric motor that delivers 250Nm of torque. It’s equipped with a 71.2kWh Long Range lithium-ion battery, which offers up to 415km of range. Of course, final range depends on the completed conversion, load, and operating conditions. Nevertheless, Kia says the larger battery should give businesses and fleets better flexibility in terms of route length, charging access, and conversion requirements.
The PV5 Chassis is also compatible with both AC and DC chargers. Using a 150kW DC rapid charger, the battery can top up from 10% to 80% in just 30 minutes, while AC charging will top up from 10% to 100% in six hours and 30 minutes using an 11kW connection.
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As for dimensions, the PV5 Chassis measures 4,610mm long, 1,895mm wide, and 1,935mm tall, with a 2,995mm wheelbase. Unbodied, the PV5 Chassis weighs 2,650kg with an 885kg payload capacity. The utility vehicle also comes stock with 16-inch steelies and full-size wheel covers.
Inside, the PV5 Chassis features heated seats, a heated steering wheel, and automatic A/C. There’s also a 12.9-inch touchscreen equipped with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, as well as a wireless charger and two USB-C charging ports. Vehicle-to-load capability also comes standard with a three-pin power socket inside the cab.
Other specifications include exterior LED lighting and a suite of driving-assist features such as forward collision-avoidance assist, highway-driving assist, lane-following assist, and lane-keep assist. Additionally, the PV5 Chassis includes a tire-pressure monitoring system, regenerative-braking paddle shifters, and selectable driving modes (Eco, Normal, and Snow). There are also front and rear parking sensors with a reverse camera.
In the UK, orders start this November, with deliveries expected to arrive by the first quarter of 2027. The unbodied PV5 Chassis is priced at GBP30,605 (P2.58 million), while the PV5 Dropside will cost GBP36,600 (P3.08 million). Lastly, the PV5 Tipper will sticker for GBP37,600 (P3.17 million). Do you think these options could work in the Philippines?
