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Kia announced that prices for the PV5 will start at CAD 46,995 … in Canada when it goes on sale in Q4 2026. All trims also qualify for the Electric Vehicle Affordability Program, offering up to CAD 5,000 toward the purchase.
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So far, it’s been a hit. The PV5 is already among Kia’s top-selling EVs in Korea. In Europe, the PV5 accounted for 9% of light commercial electric vehicle (eLCV) sales in the first few months of the year.
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Yes, but they make a passenger version of this van, and they make a cargo version of the ID Buzz, so they are comparable.
Eh it’s kinda like comparing a Grand Caravan with a Ford Transit.
The ID Buzz is like the Grand Caravan, and the PV5 is like a Ford Transit.
The Grand Caravan is mostly sold as a minivan with a lot of creature comforts for rear passengers, but was available as a panel van. You mostly see them being used by telecom technicians around here.
The Ford Transit is mostly sold as a cargo van, and it’s much bigger than the Grand Caravan C/V inside. Altough it is available with seating, it’s more of a minibus with very few creature comforts at the back.