Kia PV5 Cargo S Long Range Charging Speed, Time and Cost
Van · 2026 – CurrentFBT exemptV2L
- Usable Battery
- 67kWh
- AC Charging
- 10.5kW
- DC Charging
- 128kW
- 10–80% Time
- 30min
The Kia PV5 Cargo S Long Range charges at up to 128 kW on a DC fast charger and 10.5 kW on AC. It takes about 30 minutes to charge from 10 to 80% and 10.1 hours to charge from empty on a 7 kW home charger. It has a 67 kWh NMC battery.
Kia PV5 Cargo S Long Range Key Battery and Charging Specs
| Usable Battery | 67 kWh |
|---|---|
| Battery Chemistry | NMC |
| Charge Port | Type 2 (AC), CCS2 (DC) |
| Charge Port Location | Front Center |
| 0 to 100% at Home (7 kW) | 10.1 hrs |
| Efficiency | 191 Wh/km |
The Kia PV5 Cargo S Long Range uses a 67 kWh NMC battery. For daily driving, charge to 80 to 90% and save 100% for long trips (LFP vs NMC vs NCA batteries explained). Check your owner's manual for Kia's advice.
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Kia PV5 Cargo S Long Range Charging Times
Kia PV5 Cargo S Long Range Max Charging Speed
| Type | Max Speed |
|---|---|
| AC charging speed | 10.5 kW |
| DC charging speed (peak) | 128 kW |
How Long Does a Kia PV5 Cargo S Long Range Take to Charge?
| Charger | Power Used | Time | Range Added |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10A power point (2.3 kW) | 2.3 kW | 30.8 hrs (0 to 100%) | 12 km per hour |
| 15A power point (3.6 kW) | 3.6 kW | 19.7 hrs (0 to 100%) | 19 km per hour |
| 7 kW home wall charger | 7 kW | 10.1 hrs (0 to 100%) | 37 km per hour |
| 11 kW three-phase charger | 10.5 kW | 6.8 hrs (0 to 100%) | 55 km per hour |
| 50 kW DC fast charger | 47.5 kW | 59 min (10 to 80%) | 62 km in 15 min |
| 150 kW DC fast charger | 94 kW | 30 min (10 to 80%) | 123 km in 15 min |
Icons: grey = power point, green outline = home charger, dark = public DC fast charger.
Best Home Charger for the Kia PV5 Cargo S Long Range
A 7 kW single-phase wall charger suits the Kia PV5 Cargo S Long Range. It charges the battery from empty to full in 10.1 hrs and adds about 37 km of range every hour.
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| Detail | 7 kW Single Phase |
|---|---|
| 0 to 100% | 10.1 hrs |
| Range per hour | 37 km |
| Needs three-phase power | No |
| Typical installed cost | $1,200 to $2,800 |
Installed costs are indicative for Australia and include the charger and standard installation. A switchboard upgrade, if needed, can add $900 to $3,500.
Does the Kia PV5 Cargo S Long Range Come With a Charger?
New EVs like the Kia PV5 Cargo S Long Range normally come with a complimentary portable charger that plugs into a standard 10A power point. It's handy for top-ups but takes about 30.8 hrs to fully charge the battery. A 7 kW wall charger does it in 10.1 hrs.
How Much Does It Cost to Charge a Kia PV5 Cargo S Long Range?
A full charge costs $4.69 at home on an EV plan at $0.07/kWh, and $23.45 on a typical flat tariff of $0.35/kWh. At a public DC charger at up to $0.70/kWh it costs $46.90. A petrol mid-size van uses about 7.6 L/100 km, which at $2.00 a litre costs $15.20 per 100 km.
| Where You Charge | Full Charge | Per 100 km | Per Year | Saving vs Petrol |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol mid-size van | Not applicable | $15.20 | $2,280 | Not applicable |
| Home, flat rate $0.35/kWh | $23.45 | $6.69 | $1,003 | $1,277 |
| Home, EV plan $0.07/kWh | $4.69 | $1.34 | $201 | $2,079 |
| Public DC $0.70/kWh | $46.90 | $13.37 | $2,006 | $274 |
Icons: grey = petrol, green outline = home charging, dark = public charging.
Per year is based on 15,000 km a year.
Switching from a flat tariff to an EV plan saves about $802 a year on charging the Kia PV5 Cargo S Long Range at home.
Kia PV5 Cargo S Long Range Fast Charging Rank and Road Trip Charging
The Kia PV5 Cargo S Long Range ranks 1 of 9 van EVs priced within $10,000 of it for DC fast charging power.
| Rank | Vehicle | Price | Peak DC (kW) | 10–80% time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kia PV5 Cargo S Long Range | $55,990 | 128 | 30 min |
| 2 | Farizon V7E SR | $49,990 | 100 | 21 min |
| 2 | Farizon V7E LR | $53,990 | 100 | 35 min |
| 2 | Peugeot e-PARTNER Test | $59,990 | 100 | 26 min |
| 2 | Peugeot e-PARTNER | $59,990 | 100 | 26 min |
Kia PV5 Cargo S Long Range 500 km and 1,000 km Road Trips
Using Zecar's estimated highway range of 304 km and an average of 100 km/h: A 500 km trip needs 2 fast charging stops of about 30 minutes each, 1 hr in total, for a total trip time of about 6 hr. A 1,000 km trip needs 4 fast charging stops of about 30 minutes each, 2 hr in total, for a total trip time of about 12 hr.
| Trip | Charging stops | Charging time | Total trip time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 500 km | 2 | 1 hr | 6 hr |
| 1,000 km | 4 | 2 hr | 12 hr |
Total trip time is driving at an average of 100 km/h plus charging time. Estimates assume a start at 100%, arrival at no less than 10% and charging from 10% to 80% at a 128 kW-capable charger. Real times vary with weather, speed, load and charger.
Plan your trip costs with the EV charging calculator →Kia PV5 Cargo S Long Range Bidirectional Charging (V2X): V2L, V2H and V2G
- V2L powers appliances from the car's socket.
- V2H powers your home during an outage or peak pricing.
- V2G sends energy back to the grid.
| Feature | Supported | Max Output |
|---|---|---|
| V2L | Yes | 3.6 kW |
| V2H | No | |
| V2G | No |
The Kia PV5 Cargo S Long Range supports V2L and can power appliances up to 3.6 kW. It does not support V2H or V2G.
Kia PV5 Cargo S Long Range Deals and Finance
Pricing starts from $55,990. A novated lease lets you pay for the car and its running costs from your pre-tax salary, and eligible EVs are exempt from fringe benefits tax. How the EV FBT exemption works
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10.1 hrs for 0 to 100% on a 7 kW home charger, and 30 minutes for 10 to 80% at a DC charger of 128 kW or more.
10.5 kW on AC and 128 kW on DC, adding about 123 km of range in 15 minutes on a fast charger.
Type 2 for AC and CCS2 for DC, on the front center.
$4.69 at home on an EV plan, $23.45 on a flat tariff, or $46.90 at a public DC charger (compare EV energy plans).
Yes, at Superchargers open to non-Tesla EVs, using its CCS2 plug, so check the Tesla app for which sites are open.
Yes, up to 3.6 kW, but it doesn't support V2H or V2G.
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