byGrace Buchan/10 November 2025/inElectric Vehicle News, Kia News

Kia New Electric Vehicle Range World Record

Kia has taken electric mobility to new heights with the PV5 Cargo, its first dedicated electric light commercial vehicle. Travelling 693.38km on a single charge while carrying its full payload, the PV5 Cargo has officially earned a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for “the greatest distance travelled by a light-duty battery-powered electric van with maximum payload on a single charge.” This achievement proves that practicality and performance can coexist in an EV, marking a significant milestone for Kia’s Platform Beyond Vehicle (PBV) vision and setting a new benchmark for the future of commercial electric vehicles.

The Kia PV5 Cargo sets a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDSTM for electric light commercial vehicles (eLCVs)
The model travelled 693.38 km (430.84 mi) on a single charge while carrying its maximum payload
The achievement highlights the efficiency, flexibility, and real-world practicality of Kia’s first Platform Beyond Vehicle

Keep reading for Kia’s official press release.

The Kia PV5 Cargo sets a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS^TM title: 693.38 kilometres on a single charge with maximum payload

Kia has made history, setting a new global benchmark for all-electric range (AER). The Kia PV5 Cargo, the company’s first dedicated electric light commercial vehicle (eLCV) and part of its pioneering Platform Beyond Vehicle (PBV) line-up, has officially broke a GUINNESS WORLD RECORD™ title for achieving:

“The greatest distance travelled by a light-duty battery-powered electric van with maximum payload on a single charge is 693.38 km (430.84 mi)”.

The PV5 Cargo Long Range 4-door variant, featuring a 71.2 kWh battery, was utilised for the trial with its maximum authorised payload of 665kg. The model covered 693.38 km on a single charge, setting a new benchmark for efficiency and endurance in the eLCV segment. The record-breaking drive took place on 30 September 2025 under authentic, real-world conditions on public roads north of Frankfurt, Germany.

“The Guinness World Record achieved by the PV5 Cargo is a milestone that embodies Kia’s vision of creating mobility solutions that go beyond transportation,” said Ho Sung Song, President and CEO, Kia Corporation. “This remarkable accomplishment proves that our Platform Beyond Vehicle is not only innovative in concept but also practical and efficient in the real world.”

The record route was carefully designed to replicate the daily realities of delivery and logistics operations. Over a 58.2 km urban and extra-urban loop, the PV5 Cargo faced traffic lights, intersections, roundabouts, and typical city traffic — mirroring the conditions most fleet drivers encounter every day. On top of this, the van repeatedly tackled an elevation gain of approximately 370 m, completing the loop 12 times while carrying its full payload, and finally coming to a stop within the twelfth loop. These demanding conditions highlight the PV5 Cargo’s exceptional efficiency and reliability, making it an outstanding companion for sustainable urban mobility.

The PV5 Cargo variant offers up to 4.4 m3 of load space and a payload capacity of up to 790 kg. Customers can choose from several battery options — 51.5 kWh, 71.2 kWh and a forthcoming 43.3 kWh — tailored to their operational needs.

“This record demonstrates the outstanding efficiency and reliability built into the PV5,” said Sangdae Kim, Executive Vice President and Head of PBV Division at Kia Corporation. “By combining long-range capability with real-world practicality, Kia PBVs are designed to empower businesses and individuals with smarter, more sustainable mobility solutions that enhance everyday productivity.”

With this Guinness World Record, Kia underscores its ongoing commitment to developing innovative, efficient, and practical solutions for the mobility of tomorrow.

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