New Kia PV5 Sets Electric Van Distance Record with Full Payload

Kia just showed what an electric work van can do. The PV5 Cargo, loaded to its approved limit, traveled 693.38 kilometers on public roads in Germany on a single charge, proving that range anxiety does not have to exist for delivery fleets. The test used the long range four door version with a 71.2 kilowatt hour battery and carried 665 kilograms throughout, so this was not a laboratory stunt but a real logistics style route with traffic, stops, and elevation changes. Two experienced drivers from the industry and Kia’s engineering side shared the wheel and kept the van moving efficiently for 22 hours and 30 minutes. That result tells small businesses and fleet managers that an electric van can be both practical and profitable if it is engineered well. It also shows how carefully planned routes and disciplined driving can unlock every kilometer from the battery. Kia’s new Platform Beyond Vehicle family clearly has more potential on the way in the future. Viewers, please do not forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell for more stories like this.