Kia turns its electric PV5 van into a lightweight dump truck

Kia showcased a lightweight tipper conversion of the PV5 Chassis Cab, turning its electric van into a small dump truck for Europe. The UK version comes exclusively with a 71.2 kWh battery and up to 258 miles of WLTP range, with a payload of up to 1,005 kg.

• UK PV5 Chassis Cab ships only with the 71.2 kWh battery and 258-mile WLTP range
• DC fast charging at up to 120 kW takes the battery from 10% to 80% in about 30 minutes
• Payload reaches 1,005 kg with a 5.5-meter turning radius
• Kia plans to expand the PV5 lineup to 10 body types and launch the larger PV7 next year