693.38 kilometers on a single cost with most payload

• The Kia PV5 Cargo units a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS^TM for electrical gentle business automobiles (eLCVs)
• The mannequin travelled 693.38 km (430.84 mi) on a single cost whereas carrying its most payload
• The achievement highlights the effectivity, flexibility, and real-world practicality of Kia’s first Platform Past Car

Kia has made historical past, setting a brand new international benchmark for all-electric vary (AER). The Kia PV5 Cargo, the corporate’s first devoted electrical gentle business automobile (eLCV) and a part of its pioneering Platform Past Car (PBV) line-up, has formally broke a GUINNESS WORLD RECORD™ title for reaching:

“The best distance travelled by a light-duty battery-powered electrical van with most payload_^[1] on a single cost is 693.38 km (430.84 mi)”.

The PV5 Cargo Lengthy Vary 4-door variant, that includes a 71.2 kWh battery, was utilized for the trial with its most approved payload of 665kg_^[2].  The mannequin lined 693.38 okm on a single cost, setting a brand new benchmark for effectivity and endurance within the eLCV section. The record-breaking drive occurred on 30 September 2025 below genuine, real-world situations on public roads north of Frankfurt, Germany.

“The Guinness World Document achieved by the PV5 Cargo is a milestone that embodies Kia’s imaginative and prescient of creating mobility options that transcend transportation,” mentioned Ho Sung Tune, President and CEO, Kia Company. “This outstanding accomplishment proves that our Platform Past Car isn’t solely progressive in idea but in addition sensible and environment friendly in the true world.”

AER report proves the Kia PV5’s on a regular basis practicality

The report route was fastidiously designed to copy the day by day realities of supply and logistics operations. Over a 58.2 km city and extra-urban loop, the PV5 Cargo confronted visitors lights, intersections, roundabouts, and typical metropolis visitors — mirroring the situations most fleet drivers encounter on daily basis. On high of this, the van repeatedly tackled an elevation acquire of roughly 370 m, finishing the loop 12 instances whereas carrying its full payload, and eventually coming to a cease throughout the twelfth loop. These demanding situations spotlight the PV5 Cargo’s distinctive effectivity and reliability, making it an excellent companion for sustainable city mobility.

The heroes behind the wheel

On the wheel of the record-setting PV5 had been George Barrow, a revered business automobile journalist who makes a speciality of vans and Christopher Nigemeier, a senior engineer on the Hyundai Motor Europe Technical Middle (HMETC). The award-winning journalist has greater than 15 years of expertise protecting LCVs. He has additionally been on the jury of Worldwide Van of the 12 months (IVOTY) Award since 2016, representing the UK. Nigemeier, holds levels in mechanical engineering and has been a part of the PV5 growth group.

“I am genuinely excited to have been a part of this unbelievable GUINNESS WORLD RECORD™ title – it was a demanding however unforgettable journey,” mentioned Barrow. “I used to be critically impressed by how far the Kia PV5 can go: greater than 690 okm on a single cost and with a full payload. That’s no small feat, and I’ve a sense this report received’t be simple to beat! The PV5 and Christopher had been nice teammates for this problem, and I’m proud to have been a part of a report that pushes the boundaries for electrical vans.”

“As an engineer, this problem was each technical and private,” mentioned Christopher Nigemeier, Senior Engineer at Hyundai Motor Europe Technical Middle. “George introduced an unbelievable quantity of driving expertise from testing different vans, whereas I had the benefit of figuring out the PV5’s powertrain inside out. It grew to become a pleasant competitors between us — who might squeeze essentially the most out of every kilowatt-hour. In the long run, it was the automobile itself that impressed us each.”

The report try was meticulously ready. Inspectors from TÜV Hessen and buck Vermessung supervised the loading course of and verified compliance with weight specs. The drive was constantly recorded utilizing GPS monitoring and in-cabin cameras.  Earlier than departure, the PV5’s battery was charged to 100 % and each the charging port and cargo compartment had been sealed till the top of the 22-hour, 30-minute journey.

The primary member of Kia’s versatile PBV household

Because the inaugural mannequin in Kia’s PBV household, the PV5 is constructed on the progressive Electrical-International Modular Platform for Service (E-GMP.S) structure and designed with a modular “constructing block” idea. This flexibility permits for a number of configurations — Cargo, Passenger, Chassis Cab and Wheelchair Accessible Car — to swimsuit a variety of business and private functions.

The PV5 Cargo variant presents as much as 4.4 m³ of load house and a payload capability of as much as 790 okg_^[3]. Prospects can select from a number of battery choices — 51.5 kWh, 71.2 kWh and a forthcoming 43.3 kWh — tailor-made to their operational wants.

“This report demonstrates the excellent effectivity and reliability constructed into the PV5,” mentioned  Sangdae Kim, Government Vice President and Head of PBV Division at Kia Company. “By combining long-range functionality with real-world practicality, Kia PBVs are designed to empower companies and people with smarter, extra sustainable mobility options that improve on a regular basis productiveness.”

With this Guinness World Document, Kia underscores its ongoing dedication to growing progressive, environment friendly, and sensible options for the mobility of tomorrow. The record-breaking Kia PV5 Cargo will probably be on show on the Solutrans Tradeshow in Lyon (EurExpo) from 18 November 2025, Corridor 5, Sales space C130.

The Kia PV5 Cargo technical specs

※ Specs are primarily based on the European mannequin and should differ by market.