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.

K ia's PV5 electric van was first shown as a concept at last year's CES. The production version has just arrived, and it looks almos

This disguised prototype was snapped during ongoing winter testing in Europe. While the front end has been shielded from view, it appears largely identical to the van versions of the PV5. Kia’s engineers have hidden the distinctive LED daytime running lights, but the main headlamps positioned lower down on the fascia are visible.

Kia has revealed the production version of the PV5, its new electric van that is set to compete with the Volkswagen ID.Buzz.

Kia has revealed exterior images and details of its forthcoming production models; the EV4 car and the PV5 van. Both electric vehicles will be fully unveiled later this month.