2025 Kia PV5 Cargo 43.3 kWh 43.3 kWh 161 hp Battery, Horsepower, Range

Kia PV5 Cargo 43.3 kWh LFP: The Fleet-First Battery That Changes the Charging Rules

43.3 kWh. LFP chemistry. The entry variant of the PV5 Cargo lineup — and the only one with Lithium Iron Phosphate cells. That single chemistry choice changes the entire ownership experience: charge to 100% every day without worrying about pack degradation, expect better cycle life than the NCM variants above it, and trade some range for a lower purchase price and simpler fleet management. I went through all available Kia documentation to pull together what's actually confirmed versus what's still pending for this variant. Figures valid for cars built from 2025.

Quick note before we get into specs: as of Q1 2026, Kia has not published WLTP range, motor output or AC charge time specifically for the 43.3 kWh variant in any accessible European press documentation. The October 2025 Guinness World Records press release described this variant as "forthcoming." The UK spec sheet (August 2025) covers only 51.5 kWh and 71.2 kWh variants. We're being upfront about this rather than filling gaps with guesses. Where data exists it's confirmed — where it doesn't, we say so. Note: some searches use "43.5 kWh" — the correct figure is 43.3 kWh per Kia's official press release.

1 Battery Pack — LFP Chemistry, Why It Exists, and What It Changes vs. NCM Variants 43.3 kWh · LFP · FWD

Short answer: The PV5 Cargo 43.3 kWh uses Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) chemistry — the only LFP variant in the entire PV5 lineup. Both Passenger variants (51.5 and 71.2 kWh) and the two larger Cargo variants (51.5 and 71.2 kWh) all use NCM. LFP is confirmed in the Kia Corporation press release from October 2025.

LFP was chosen for the entry Cargo for reasons that make sense for fleet operators. LFP cells have a flatter voltage curve and superior cycle life — typically 2,000–3,000 full cycles to 80% capacity versus 1,000–1,500 for comparable NCM packs. For a delivery van doing one full charge cycle per day, that's 5–8 years of daily cycling before the pack drops to 80%. The trade-off is lower energy density — 43.3 kWh in the same space costs more weight efficiency than NCM would — and a lower nominal voltage, which affects peak charging power.

★ Why LFP for the Entry Variant — the Fleet Logic

I went through the PV5 product positioning carefully and the LFP choice makes sense from a fleet procurement standpoint. Fleets buying entry vans for urban delivery routes — typically 80–150 km per day — don't need the range of the 51.5 or 71.2 kWh NCM variants. What they need is predictable cycle life, low total cost of ownership, and simple charging. LFP delivers all three. The 43.3 kWh pack, once range is confirmed, will almost certainly cover a full urban delivery shift with buffer. The NCM variants are better suited to operators needing longer range between charges or operators doing mixed urban and regional routes.

For second-hand buyers: LFP packs in fleet use age very gracefully compared to NCM. A fleet van with 100,000 km on a daily-charge LFP pack will typically retain more capacity percentage than an equivalent NCM van. When buying used, check the battery state-of-health report from Kia e-Care service records — this is one of the items covered in Kia's annual EV service plan.

2 DC Charging — 150 kW Peak, LFP Charge Curve, and the 100% Daily Rule 150 kW DC · LFP flat curve

Short answer: Kia confirms all PV5 Cargo battery variants — including the 43.3 kWh LFP — charge 10–80% in under 30 minutes at 150 kW DC. AC charge time for the 43.3 kWh is not published in available documentation. At 11 kW AC, a rough estimate based on pack size suggests approximately 4 hours for a full 10–100% charge.

LFP has a notably different charge curve from NCM — flatter through the mid-range but with a steeper drop-off approaching 100%. The good news is that LFP actually handles charging to 100% better than NCM from a cell stress perspective, so the curve's behaviour near full charge is less of a concern. Based on E-GMP.S platform behaviour on LFP cells (observed on related Kia models), expect the 43.3 kWh to hold near-peak DC power through the 20–60% window, then taper more sharply from 70% upward than the NCM variants do.

AC Charging

AC charge time for the 43.3 kWh variant is not listed in the UK specification document — that document covers only 51.5 kWh and 71.2 kWh. Based on pack size and an 11 kW onboard charger (consistent across the Cargo range), a rough estimate is approximately 4 hours for 10–100%. This is shorter than the 51.5 kWh's 4 hours 45 minutes — smaller pack, same charger speed. For fleet depot overnight charging on 7 kW single-phase, estimate around 6 hours. Both windows comfortably cover an overnight depot charge cycle.

3 Real-World Range — What to Expect Without Official WLTP Data WLTP: tbc · LFP

Short answer: Kia has not published a WLTP range figure for the 43.3 kWh Cargo variant in any European press documentation available as of Q1 2026. The 297 km WLTP figure cited in the SOLUTRANS November 2025 press release refers to the 51.5 kWh "standard battery" variant — not the 43.3 kWh. Applying the WLTP consumption rate of 190 Wh/km from the 51.5 kWh to the 43.3 kWh pack gives an estimated ceiling of approximately 228 km — but this is a calculation, not a confirmed figure.

★ The 297 km vs 43.3 kWh confusion is widespread. I went through the SOLUTRANS press release text carefully — it specifically says "the recently launched L2H1 Cargo delivers up to 297 kilometres with the standard battery." In Kia's lineup at that time, "standard battery" meant 51.5 kWh. The 43.3 kWh was still described as "forthcoming" in the October 2025 Guinness record release. If you see 297 km attributed to the 43.3 kWh anywhere, that's a misattribution.

4 Cargo Area Dimensions — Full L2H1 Measurements 4.4 m³ · 2,255 mm long

Short answer: Cargo area dimensions are identical to the 51.5 kWh and 71.2 kWh Cargo variants — the battery chemistry difference doesn't affect load space. 2,255 mm long × 1,565 mm wide above wheelarches × 1,520 mm tall, 4.4 m³ total. Rear step height 419 mm (16.5 in). All confirmed from the Kia UK specification document.

Payload for the 43.3 kWh variant is not separately stated in available documentation — the published figures (790 kg 3-door / 745 kg 4-door) are listed against the 51.5 kWh SR in the UK spec. Given the LFP pack will almost certainly weigh less than the NCM 51.5 kWh pack (LFP has lower energy density and typically higher pack weight per kWh, but the smaller 43.3 kWh total could balance out), payload may be similar or slightly higher than the SR NCM. This will be confirmed when Kia publishes full LFP specifications.

📋 Also on EVspecsHub — Kia PV5 Cargo lineup:

PV5 Cargo 51.5 kWh

PV5 Cargo 71.2 kWh

5 Heat Pump, V2L Availability and Feature Breakdown by Grade V2L: Plus only · Heat pump: OPT

The 43.3 kWh LFP shares the same grade structure and feature availability as the other Cargo variants. The chemistry difference doesn't unlock or remove any features — it's purely a powertrain decision.

V2L

V2L is available on Plus grade only — not on Essential. The Plus grade includes a 3-pin power socket in the cargo area for V2L use. Based on the platform documentation, output is expected to be 3.68 kW, consistent with other PV5 variants. For the 43.3 kWh pack, V2L draws down a smaller reserve — plan accordingly for sustained off-grid use. With roughly 35 kWh available at full charge (allowing some buffer), you're looking at around 14 days of light camping draw (2.5 kWh/day) — less than the NCM variants but still practically useful for overnight or weekend use.

Heat Pump

Optional on Plus grade, not available on Essential. For the LFP variant, the heat pump argument is particularly strong in cold climates: LFP cells are more sensitive to low temperatures than NCM, meaning winter range loss can be more pronounced. A heat pump reduces HVAC load significantly and partially compensates. Operators running the 43.3 kWh in Scandinavia, Germany or the UK in winter without a heat pump should plan for range in the 130–150 km range on cold days — which is tight for a full delivery shift if routes approach that distance.

Grade Feature Comparison

6 Wheels, Tyres, Payload and Service 215/65R16 · LFP cycle advantage

Short answer: 215/65R16 on 16-inch steel wheels — standard across all Cargo grades. Payload figures for the 43.3 kWh specifically are pending official publication. PCD not officially published — 5×114.3 probable from E-GMP.S platform pattern, owner confirmation needed. Service interval 24 months / 20,000 miles. 7-year vehicle warranty, 8-year battery warranty with 70% capacity minimum.

The 8-year battery warranty on the LFP variant deserves specific mention. LFP chemistry inherently degrades more slowly than NCM under normal fleet use conditions — a van doing daily full charges on LFP will typically retain more than the 70% minimum threshold well past the warranty period. The warranty floor of 70% capacity is almost certainly conservative for LFP in urban delivery use. For fleet procurement, this translates to a lower residual risk on battery replacement costs over the vehicle's operating life.

📋 Also on EVspecsHub — Kia PV5 Cargo lineup:

PV5 Cargo 51.5 kWh

PV5 Cargo 71.2 kWh