Record: Kia PV5 Cargo Electric Van Travels 693.38 km on a Full Battery

Kia PV5 Cargo: Maximum Range Record

Kia has set a new global standard for electric light commercial vehicles (eLCVs) with the Kia PV5 Cargo, the first vehicle in its new Platform Beyond Vehicle (PBV) range. The company has earned a prestigious GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title for the longest distance travelled by an electric commercial vehicle on a single electric charge, under maximum payload conditions.

Unrivaled Real-World Performance

The impressive record was set on September 30, 2025, on public roads north of Frankfurt, Germany, and not on a closed circuit. This underlines the practicality and efficiency in real-world operating conditions.

• Record Distance: 693.38 kilometers
• Conditions: Travelled with maximum payload (e.g. 665 kg, or maximum capacity of 790 kg, depending on the source).
• Duration: The journey took 22 hours and 30 minutes, at an average speed of approximately 30 km/h, simulating a typical urban delivery scenario.
• Model: The record was achieved with a Kia PV5 Cargo Long Range variant equipped with the 71.2 kWh battery.

This result is all the more remarkable as it significantly exceeds the model’s official WLTP range, which is 400 - 416 km (with the 71.2 kWh battery).

A Strong Response for Companies

Achieving this Guinness World Record provides concrete proof of the efficiency, flexibility and practicality of the Kia PBV range. It is a powerful argument addressed to professionals who still have reservations about the range and transport capacity of electric commercial vehicles.

Kia PV5 Cargo Description: Modular Electric Utility

The Kia PV5 Cargo is a pioneering model within the brand's Platform Beyond Vehicle (PBV) strategy, which aims to provide modular mobility solutions based on electric vehicles. It is not just a simple van, but a versatile platform designed to quickly adapt to the diverse needs of business users.

Key Features:

Platform: It is built on the dedicated E-GMP.S (Electric Global Modular Platform for Service) platform, a "skateboard" architecture that allows for a low and flat floor, optimizing cargo space.

Modularity: Its modular design allows for unprecedented adaptability. The PV5 will be available in several configurations:

• Cargo (cargo)
• Passenger (for transporting people)
• Chassis Cab (chassis-cab, for customized conversions)
• Other future variants, such as Crew Van, Drop Side, Box Freezer, WAV (for wheelchairs) and Light Camper.

Loading Capacity:

• The loading space varies (for example, up to 4.4 m³ in the L2H1 configuration or up to 5.1 m³).
• The low rear step height (419 mm) facilitates loading.
• It can accommodate two Euro pallets.

Motorization and Batteries:

• Electric motor on the front axle with an output of 120 kW (163 hp) and a torque of 250 Nm.

Battery options:

• 71.2 kWh (WLTP range of approx. 400 - 416 km).
• 51.5 kWh.
• An additional 43.3 kWh LFP variant (for the Cargo version, ideal for urban deliveries).

Charging: Supports DC fast charging, allowing recovery from 10% to 80% in approx. 30 minutes.

Technology: Includes a 7-inch digital instrument cluster and a 12.9-inch multimedia screen based on the Android Automotive operating system, plus V2L (Vehicle-to-Load) functionality.

The Kia PV5 Cargo is proof that electric vans can offer the optimal combination of autonomy, capacity and flexibility, and is ready to play a key role in the future of commercial mobility.