Kia PV5 Passenger seven-seat version now available

That’s right, Kia’s PV5 Passengerelectric van is now available with up to seven seats and a new ‘Elite’ trim level. Joining the existing five-seat variant, the PV5 Passenger seven-seat features three rows of seating to provide more room for friends and family. The van provides a low step-in height of 399 mm, side sliding doors to access the new 2-2-3 seating layout, 318 litres of rear cargo space rising to 785 litres with the third row of seats folded down. 

The PV5 Passenger 7-seat is exclusively available with the company’s Long Range 71.2kWh battery in the UK offering over 242 miles of range (WLTP, pending homologation). High-power DC charging of up to 150kW means the battery can be recharged from 10-80% in under 30 minutes. The van is also equipped with Kia's Vehicle-to-Load (V2L)* technology on ‘Plus’ and ‘Elite’ trim levels, allowing the electric vehicle to power external devices using an internal or external socket.

What are the major updates coming to the Kia PV5 Passenger?

The PV5 Passenger seven-seat will be introduced along with new updates to the whole range. For the PV5 Passenger, these improvements are focused on driver experience, with the addition of a driver’s height-adjustable armrest. Convenience and safety are also improved with features including Walk Away Lock and a new flat antenna helping to keep vehicle height below 1.9 metres for improved access to height-restricted areas.

What are the new trim levels available on the Kia PV5 Passenger?

At launch, the PV5 Passenger was available in two trim levels – ‘Essential’ and ‘Plus’ – and these are now joined by a new high-spec ‘Elite’ grade. Here’s how they break down: 

Essential

• 16-inch steel wheels (Passenger five-seat)
• 12.9-inch touchscreen navigation
• 7.5-inch driver display screen
• Part cloth / PU seats
• LED headlights
• Front and rear parking sensors
• Rear parking camera
• Driver and passenger height adjuster
• Start/stop button with Smart Entry System
• Smart Cruise Control with Stop and Go functionality
• Forward Collision Avoidance Assist 1.5
• Compact antenna
• Multi-position driver armrest
• Walk Away Lock
• 16-inch alloy wheels (standard on Passenger seven-seat)
• Heat pump (standard on Passenger seven-seat)

Plus

• Electric folding mirrors with LED indicators
• Blind-Spot Collision Avoidance
• Safe Exit Warning
• Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance
• Front and outer rear heated seats and steering wheel
• Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) Interior and V2X Capability
• Wireless charger
• 16-inch alloy wheels
• Power tailgate
• Power seats
• Lumbar support
• Flush windows
• Cargo screen
• Heat pump

Elite

This new trim level is available across both PV5 Passenger five-seat and seven-seat variants, and adds: 

• Electric sliding doors with power door latch
• Ventilated front seats
• Surround View Monitor
• Blind Spot View Monitor
• Park Distance Warning (side sensors)
• Two-tone full PU upholstery
• Premium paint

How much do the new Kia PV5 Passenger variants cost?

Pricing for the Kia PV5 Passenger in the UK now starts from £33,195 on-the-road, for the Passenger 5-seat ‘Essential’ with Standard Range 51.5kWh battery. In addition, all grades of the PV5 Passenger 5-seat are eligible for the Band 2 Government Electric Car Grant (ECG), taking £1,500 off the on-the-road cost. Kia will announce any future ECG applicable to the Passenger 7-seat in due course.

When are the new Kia PV5 Passenger models available?

Order books for the new model year PV5 Passenger are open from Monday 8th June 2026. Production is planned to begin in mid-July, with the first customer deliveries starting from October. 

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