Kia PV5 Chassis Cab Debuts as Electric Dump Truck — SkimNews
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- Kia introduced the PV5 Chassis Cab in Europe and the UK with an open bed, showcasing conversions developed with TGS Automotive Group at SOLUTRANS 2025 in November
- The PV5 Chassis Cab was converted into a lightweight tipper dump truck featuring aluminum sideboards, a 300 mm high tailgate, and folding aluminum rear stakes
- Kia also showed other PV5 Chassis Cab variants at the event, including a lightweight camper with a full kitchen and a food truck conversion
- The UK version gets a 71.2 kWh long-range battery exclusively, delivering up to 258 miles (416 km) of WLTP range, while other markets also get a 51.1 kWh standard-range option
- The PV5 Chassis Cab supports up to 120 kW DC fast charging (10–80% in ~30 minutes) and 11 kW AC charging (~6 hours 30 minutes for a full charge)
- Kia claims a "best-in-class" payload of up to 1,005 kg (2,200 lbs) and a "best-in-class" 5.5-meter turning radius for navigating tight city streets or construction sites
- Kia plans to expand the PV5 lineup to 10 body types and will launch the larger PV7, the second electric van in its PBV lineup, next year
Why it matters: Contractors and small businesses gain a dedicated electric work truck option with the PV5's 1,005 kg payload, 258-mile range, and 5.5-meter turning radius built for tight urban sites, while Kia's roadmap of 10 PV5 body types plus the larger PV7 next year signals a fast-scaling modular commercial EV portfolio in Europe.
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