KIA PV5 Vans

[P675]

Anyone else excited about the new KIA vans? I've got a model 3 for at least another 2.5 years, but my next purchase I want an EV that I can get my motorcycle in the back of, but also not mind commuting in.

Comparing to current offerings:
-VW Buzz, too small, too pricey
-Mercedes EQV, huge but very pricey, seats do come out easy
-Renault/Peugeot/Citreons/Vauxhalls, range is awful and so is the interior
-Transit, looks alright but seems expensive
-Toyota Proace Verso, looks ok

I'm thinking about popping into the Commercial Vehicle Show next month at the NEC to get a proper look at the passenger variant. The specs and price are attractive if they turn out to be real.

[Pistonheadsdicoverer]

P675 said:

Anyone else excited about the new KIA vans? I've got a model 3 for at least another 2.5 years, but my next purchase I want an EV that I can get my motorcycle in the back of, but also not mind commuting in.

Comparing to current offerings:
-VW Buzz, too small, too pricey
-Mercedes EQV, huge but very pricey, seats do come out easy
-Renault/Peugeot/Citreons/Vauxhalls, range is awful and so is the interior
-Transit, looks alright but seems expensive
-Toyota Proace Verso, looks ok

I'm thinking about popping into the Commercial Vehicle Show next month at the NEC to get a proper look at the passenger variant. The specs and price are attractive if they turn out to be real.

£25K for that? Where do I sign

[ZesPak]

I saw a very funky Huyndai MPV/van a while ago, I looked it up and, it was a STARIA but I was disappointed to learn it was a PHEV at best.
Looked great for what it was imho, in all black.

This one similarly looks a LOT better in all black:

Edited by ZesPak on Wednesday 12th March 23:39

[sjg]

Love these. They're a normal car width too, 90mm narrower than a Buzz. Can't wait to see some proper specs and prices.

Have an imported Honda Stepwgn as a family bus, bike lugger and camping holiday car - these are very similar dimensions and boxy shape. So refreshing in a world of gargantuan 7-seat SUVs and van-based MPVs.

[P675]

I went to look at these at the Commercial Vehicle Show. Unfortunately they didn't bring the passenger version, only the Cargo and Crew. Sitting in it and adjusting for my driving position, it seemed comfy enough, only downside was the door armrest is quite low. The cargo area is certainly big enough for a motorbike.

I spoke to a KIA guy and he said the Cargo would be coming late this year, but passenger version is late 2026-early 2027. Odd that they are showing these off so far from release, maybe they will be available in other countries before the UK.

[Back2theFuji]

One to keep an eye on. They do tend to release some models in other markets first e.g. the EV5 has been available in Australia and New Zealand for a while.

[Jon39]

Study the electric van market carefully before buying.
Certainly don't take any notice of list prices. Only a few mugs wanting depreciation pay list.

The reality for business, is that unless you enjoy paying your employees to do nothing for an hour or so while charging (full load and it won't keep going for a complete working day).

The result therefore, if it suits you, bargains are available.

Many pre-registered electric vans (including the VW Buzz) have not found buyers (your source autotrader).

Base your budget on this example.
Use your Trump negotiating skills, because that is only the asking price and after 15 months with no sale, they might now be desperate.


Apart from 30 miles, here is a brand new electric van (list appears to be from £42,695).

[Pistonheadsdicoverer]

Jon39 said:

Study the electric van market carefully before buying.
Certainly don't take any notice of list prices. Only a few mugs wanting depreciation pay list.

The reality for business, is that unless you enjoy paying your employees to do nothing for an hour or so while charging (full load and it won't keep going for a complete working day).

The result therefore, if it suits you, bargains are available.

Many pre-registered electric vans (including the VW Buzz) have not found buyers (your source autotrader).

Base your budget on this example.
Use your Trump negotiating skills, because that is only the asking price and after 15 months with no sale, they might now be desperate.


Apart from 30 miles, here is a brand new electric van (list appears to be from £42,695).

Do you know how I can get AT to show the passenger version of the ID Buzz? I can only find the van version. TIA.

[Jon39]

Pistonheadsdicoverer said:

Do you know how I can get AT to show the passenger version of the ID Buzz? I can only find the van version. TIA.

I found rear seats, so presumably the correct versions.

Search;
Electric cars
Press Search
After that, refine your search to include;
Make VW
Model ID Buzz
Mileage Up to 100 miles.

That produced 23 advertisements, some of those cars unsold since pre-registration 2 years ago.








The new list prices (for depreciation lovers) appear to be in the £60,000s.

[Truckosaurus]

Jon39 said:

...Apart from 30 miles, here is a brand new electric van (list appears to be from £42,695).

Might be a good base for a campervan conversion - would be used for leisure driving so fewer issues around range and charging time (and you can make a cup of tea or have a snooze while you charge).

[TheDeuce]

P675 said:

Anyone else excited about the new KIA vans? I've got a model 3 for at least another 2.5 years, but my next purchase I want an EV that I can get my motorcycle in the back of, but also not mind commuting in.

Comparing to current offerings:
-VW Buzz, too small, too pricey
-Mercedes EQV, huge but very pricey, seats do come out easy
-Renault/Peugeot/Citreons/Vauxhalls, range is awful and so is the interior
-Transit, looks alright but seems expensive
-Toyota Proace Verso, looks ok

I'm thinking about popping into the Commercial Vehicle Show next month at the NEC to get a proper look at the passenger variant. The specs and price are attractive if they turn out to be real.

My business partner has a Kia EV9, it's sublime. The middle row of seats spin round, it's all the toys and luxuries front and back too! In terms of practicality and value for money it's staggering.

It's quite a large car of course... But it drives itself into and out of parking spaces, so not really an issue

Kia are unbeatable at the moment I think, although BYD and other Chinese firms will be bringing new models to the UK soon, which are also crazy good value and very well specced cars.