Kia has unveiled the Chassis Cab version of its PV5 van.

Depending on configuration, it is said to offer a payload of up to 1,005kg, and up to 8mof cargo space.

It has been designed to support a full range of professional conversions, including the Dropside for construction or farming equipment transport, the Tipper for municipal waste collection, three types of Box Vans for e-commerce parcel logistics, and Refrigerated Vans for grocery delivery.

A 51.4kWh battery will be available at launch, with a 71.2kWh version joining the range next year.

Pricing for the PV5 Chassis Cab is yet to be announced.

The PV5 Chassis Cab was unveiled at the Solutrans show in Lyon, France, which also saw the debut of Kia’s Business Solutions Ecosystem, designed to integrate connectivity and charging services into a single portal for B2B fleet management.