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- Boot, 7 up
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- Length
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Kia PV5 Passenger 7-seater
An electric people carrier with three seats in the back row and sliding doors on both sides
- Price from
- £36,995
- Boot, 7 seats up
- 318 L
- Electric range
- 246 miles
- Seats
- 5 or 7
- Length
- 4,695mm
Quick answer
Is the Kia PV5 Passenger a 7-seater?
Yes, in some versions. In the UK the seven-seat PV5 Passenger comes only with the Long Range 71.2kWh battery, in Essential, Plus and Elite trims; orders opened on 8 June 2026 and first customer deliveries are due from October 2026. In seven-seat form the seats are arranged 2-2-3: two in front, two in the middle row and three in the third row.
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The Kia PV5 7-seater is an electric, van-based people carrier with sliding doors on both sides and 318 litres of boot space behind the third row. Kia's 246-mile range is a target pending homologation, and we found no independent test of third-row space.
Kia PV5 Passenger specifications
| Body | Van-based MPV |
|---|---|
| Seats | 5 or 7 |
| Seat layout | 2-2-3 |
| Boot, 7 seats up | 318 litres |
| Boot, 5 seats up | 785 litres |
| Sliding rear doors | Yes |
| Length | 4,695mm |
|---|---|
| Width without mirrors | 1,895mm |
| Height | 1,899mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,995mm |
| Fuel, with seven seats | Electric |
| Gearbox | Automatic only |
| Price from | £36,995 |
| Towing, braked | 750kg |
| Electric range | Up to 246 miles (WLTP) |
| Battery | 71.2kWh |
Kia PV5 Passenger boot space
- 7 seats up
- 318L
- 5 seats up
- 785L
With all seven seats in use the boot holds 318 litres, the 5th smallest of the 11 van-based MPVs with a published boot figure and 117 litres less than the median. With the third row out of use the boot holds 785 litres.
Kia quotes 318 litres with all seven seats up and 785 litres with the third row folded. It gives no maximum figure for the seven-seater and does not say how the volumes were measured.
Folding the three-seat back row more than doubles the space, so the PV5 can work as a five-seater with a big boot when the third row is not needed. See how that compares in our 7-seater boot space comparison.
How it is measured Kia figures; 785 litres is with the third row folded. No measurement method is stated and Kia gives no maximum figure for the seven-seater.
Kia PV5 Passenger dimensions
- Length
- 4,695mm4.70m · 15ft 5in
- Width
- 1,895mm1.90m · 6ft 3in
- Height
- 1,899mm1.90m · 6ft 3in
Wheelbase 2,995mmLength 4,695mmHeight 1,899mmWidth 1,895mm
At 4,695mm (4.70m, 15ft 5in) long, the PV5 Passenger is 212mm shorter than the median van-based MPV, and the shortest of the 16 van-based MPVs with a published length. It is 1,895mm wide without mirrors and 1,899mm tall. The wheelbase, the distance between the front and rear axles, is 2,995mm.
Third row: who fits?
The seven-seater has two seats in the middle row and three in the back row. Access is through sliding doors on both sides, manual on Essential and Plus and powered on Elite, with a 399mm step-in height. No independent test of third-row space was found during this research.
Unusually, the PV5 Passenger puts three seats in the back row and two in the middle. Access is through sliding doors on both sides, manual on Essential and Plus and powered on Elite, with a 399mm step-in height (Kia UK). Our list of 7-seaters with sliding doors shows other cars with this kind of access.
We found no independent test of how much room the third row offers, and the sources we checked give no Isofix positions, so sit in the back and check child-seat fitting before you order.
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Engines and fuel economy
The electric PV5 Passenger has an official WLTP range of up to 246 miles from a 71.2kWh battery.
Gearbox: automatic only.
| Version | Fuel | Power | Gearbox | Seven seats | Electric range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Range 71.2kWh (120kW) | Electric | Not published | Automatic | Yes | 246 miles |
| Standard Range 51.5kWh (89.4kW) | Electric | Not published | Automatic | No | 183 miles |
Official fuel economy and CO2
| Variant | Fuel | Gearbox | MPG | CO2 g/km | Electric range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essential 5 Seat 51.5kWh | Electric | Automatic | Not published | 0 | 266 miles |
| Essential 5 Seat 71.2kWh | Electric | Automatic | Not published | 0 | 365 miles |
| Plus 5 Seat 71.2kWh | Electric | Automatic | Not published | 0 | 365 miles |
| Plus Heat Pump 5 Seat 71.2kWh | Electric | Automatic | Not published | 0 | 365 miles |
Source: Vehicle Certification Agency, data updated 4 October 2026.
Kia PV5 Passenger price
From£36,995
On-the-road price of the seven-seat Essential Long Range from Kia UK's June 2026 announcement, as published by Lloyd Motor Group and also reported by evpowered, Fleet News and Electrive; Plus costs £40,275 and Elite £41,975. Kia UK's own PV5 Passenger page still showed only the five-seater (from £33,195) when checked.
Prices checked October 2026.
Safety and recalls
DVSA recalls
The DVSA lists 3 recalls for the PV5 Passenger:
3 August 2026 · Ref R/2026/252 · 45 vehicles
Kia PV5 Seat Belt Retaining Bolts
Front & 2nd row (left & right side) seat belt retaining bolts are not correctly fastened on some vehicles. If affected the seat belt restraint is compromised and there is a chance of an increase in passenger injury during a collision.
Remedy: Check all seat belt retaining bolts & apply the correct torque setting.
Built 26 August 2025 to 18 December 2026
3 August 2026 · Ref R/2026/253 · 726 vehicles
Kia PV5 Composite Bonnet Recall
Due to changes in production some areas have uneven material and strength to improve the bonnets outer appearance. As a result if the vehicle impacts a pedestrian the risk of injury may be higher.
Remedy: Check the LOT number of the bonnet replace if in the affected range.
Built 8 September 2025 to 2 February 2026
16 June 2026 · Ref R/2026/219 · 321 vehicles
PV5 Front Shock Absorber Lower Bracket Welding - Safety Recall
Potential that the right-hand front shock absorber lower bracket welding may fail and the shock absorber becomes detached from the lower arm. This would cause the vehicle ride height to drop at the front right side.
Remedy: Check LOT number if within affected range replace shock absorber.
Built 12 November 2025 to 31 March 2026
Recall data updated 4 October 2026. Ask a dealer to check a specific car by its registration.
Kia PV5 Passenger verdict: pros and cons
Our verdict The PV5 Passenger is an electric van-based people carrier with sliding doors on both sides and three seats in the back row. Kia's seven-seat figures were still targets pending homologation, and no independent test of the third row was available when we checked.
Pros
- Sliding doors on both sides, powered on Elite
- Three-seat back row in a 2-2-3 layout
- 10 to 80% DC charge in under 30 minutes
Cons
- Range and technical data were targets pending homologation
- 750kg braked towing at most, and the Elite cannot tow
- No Euro NCAP rating or Isofix details found
Good to know
- Kia's 246-mile range and other seven-seat technical data are targets pending homologation; news reports quoted about 242 miles from Kia's 390km figure (Kia UK specification brochure, evpowered)
- Essential and Plus seven-seaters are rated to tow 750kg braked, but the Elite cannot tow at all (Kia UK specification brochure)
- Eligibility of the seven-seater for the UK Electric Car Grant had not been confirmed when orders opened, unlike the five-seat model (Electrive, Fleet News)
- Kia is pitching the seven-seater at taxi, airport transfer and shuttle operators as well as private buyers (Fleet News)
- DC charging at up to 150kW takes the battery from 10 to 80% in under 30 minutes (Lloyd Motor Group)
Practicality
The PV5 Passenger is 4,695mm long, 1,895mm wide without mirrors and 1,899mm tall, so check height barriers before relying on multi-storey car parks. DC charging runs at up to 150kW, taking the battery from 10 to 80% in under 30 minutes (Lloyd Motor Group).
Towing is limited: Essential and Plus seven-seaters are rated for 750kg braked, and the Elite cannot tow at all (Kia UK). For other battery-powered options, compare our electric 7-seaters.
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Kia PV5 Passenger FAQs
How big is the Kia PV5 Passenger boot with all seven seats up?
318 litres with all seven seats in use, 785 litres with the third row out of use.
How long is the Kia PV5 Passenger?
The Kia PV5 Passenger is 4,695mm long (4.70m, 15ft 5in), 1,895mm wide without its mirrors and 1,899mm tall.
When can you get the Kia PV5 7-seater?
Kia opened UK orders for the seven-seat PV5 Passenger on 8 June 2026, and first customer deliveries were due from October 2026. Kia UK's own PV5 Passenger page still showed only the five-seater when we checked, so ask a dealer for the latest timing.
Does the Kia PV5 7-seater qualify for the Electric Car Grant?
That had not been confirmed when orders opened, unlike the five-seat model (Electrive, Fleet News). Check the current list of eligible cars before you order.
Is the Kia PV5 Passenger a family car or a taxi?
Both. Kia is pitching the seven-seater at taxi, airport transfer and shuttle operators as well as private buyers (Fleet News). For families, sliding doors on both sides make getting children in and out easier in tight spaces.
Sources Lloyd Motor Group (Kia UK, Kia UK, evpowered (3 June 2026), Fleet News, Electrive, The Car Expert, TaxiPoint, Lloyd Motor Group, DVSA, VCA
