Move over Kia Carnival, the brand has a new family hero and it's coming for the VW ID. Buzz! 2026 Kia PV5 priced in the UK, but is the sleek electric people mover and van lining up for local launch?

On the back of its global reveal in February this year Kia has launched its PV5 electric people mover and light-commercial van in the UK, with that market’s right-hand drive configuration enhancing the one-box newcomer’s chances of making an appearance locally.

Offered in Passenger, Cargo, Crew and Chassis Cab versions, and built at Kia’s new Hwaseong EVO plant in South Korea, the PV5 is powered by either a 51.5kWh or 71.2kWh NCM battery, with an additional 43.3kWh LFP option for the Cargo.

Drive is delivered by a single, front-mounted electric motor producing 120kW/250Nm with a (spec dependent) range of up to 400km and a 10-80 per cent fast charging time of 30 minutes.

At just over 4.6m long, 1.9m wide and 1.9m tall, with a 2995mm wheelbase, the standard EV5 is shorter overall (-67mm), narrower (-85mm) and lower (-24mm) with less distance between the axles (6.0mm) than an equivalent version of VW’s ground-breaking ID. Buzz.

The Passenger model features a flexible interior layout with its eight seats hugely variable thanks to a ‘fold-and-dive’ seating design while maintaining what Kia says is multiple storage spaces and generous luggage capacity.

Cargo EV5s come in various flavours, including Standard, Long, and High-roof variants, with the latter available in a ‘Walk-Through’ version.

According to Kia, the Cargo offers maximum load space of 5.1m³ and is capable of accommodating two Euro pallets with V2L capability included. A two-seat layout is standard with a three-seat arrangement optional.

The Chassis Cab’s flat structure, with side collision protection for the battery, includes additional mounting brackets for drop-side, deck and box-body applications.

And Kia will expand the PV5 Cargo range in 2026 with a L1/H1 or larger L2/H2 variant, as well as an in-factory wheelchair accessible conversion.

UK pricing for the PV5 Cargo starts at £33,174, rising to £39,594 for the entry-level Passenger model (both including VAT), which equates to around $68,900 and $82,200, respectively.

Add in local shipping, duty and distribution costs and those numbers would undoubtedly come closer to the ID.Buzz Cargo three-seater at $79,990 and ID. Buzz Pro five-seater at $87,990, both before on-road costs.

When asked if the PV5’s UK launch pointed to a local launch for the electric van Kia Australia told CarsGuide, “Kia Australia is keen to receive as many new EV models as we can, including PV5. We have our hand up, but it hasn’t been confirmed for Australia yet.”