PV5 Passenger 51.5 kWh (MY26-27)

The Kia PV5 Passenger 51.5 kWh (MY26-27) is a 5-seat van-based people carrier with front-wheel drive, on sale in the UK from £31,695. It accelerates from 0 to 62 mph in 12.8 seconds, slower than 97% of the electric cars on sale in the UK. Its estimated real-world range is 152 miles (245 km) in a mix of town, country and motorway driving. That puts it among the shortest-range 10% of the 471 electric cars on sale in the UK, and 27th of 38 van-based people carriers.

It uses around 3.2 mi/kWh (196 Wh/km), less efficient than the typical EV on sale (3.5 mi/kWh). The usable battery holds 48 kWh and on a rapid charger it averages 75 kW between 10% and 80%. With one 15-minute charging stop, it can cover an estimated 173 miles (279 km) at motorway speeds.

It has a heat pump, which helps preserve range in cold weather, and it supports vehicle-to-load (V2L), so it can power appliances from its battery. The battery uses NCM chemistry, which stores more energy for its weight than LFP.

Its UK starting price works out at £208 per mile of real-world range, lower than the median for van-based people carriers (£296 per mile).

Second-hand, a 2025 example is estimated at £18,100–£20,600, based on typical EV depreciation. After typical battery wear, a 2025 car should still manage about 149 miles of real-world range. These are estimates, not valuations: check real prices before you buy.