With the PV5, Kia has declared its intention to compete with heavy hitters like the Volkswagen ID Buzz, Ford E-Transit, Mercedes eSprinter, and Ram ProMaster EV. There are very few electric vans on the market today, but that looks to be changing with these new entrants.

Kia’s electric PV5 pickup will likely offer single- and dual-motor configurations. The truck is designed for commercial customers, catering to businesses’ needs. It will use Kia’s e-CCPM platform, though technical details remain undisclosed.

The Kia PV5 comes at a time when there aren't a whole lot of EV cargo vans, which gives it a good advantage in the market.