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Renault Trucks is set to return to the Commercial Vehicle Show in Birmingham next week, after a 12-year absence.
The French manufacturer will be showing its latest van line-up at the NEC from April 29th to May 1st, with Renault Master and Trafic conversions. Models from its fully electric truck range will also be on display.
Visitors to the Renault Trucks stand will see the all-new Renault Trucks Master series which will include factory-built bodies and specialised conversions.
Efficiency is the theme, with a Renault Trucks Master L3H1 with a 3.9m curtainsider body by Horton Commercials and a new aerodynamic kit on display.
Alongside the Master, will also be a high-specification Renault Trucks Trafic L2H1 Red EDITION+ panel van with extras including leather upholstery.
In response to growing numbers of tool theft from vans, the Trafic on display will be equipped with Renault Trucks’ internal protection system. This customisable system includes a CAT1 alarm, a unique internal securing mechanism, and a full sealed steel mesh internal door system with a five-point locking mechanism. It's also got a "Safewall" system designed to make the van panels more resistant to external theft.
Completing the line-up will be a-Renault Trucks Master E-Tech L3H2 4000 kgs GVW electric van.
Renault Trucks will be highlighting its electric truck capabilities with a 42-tonne Renault Trucks E-Tech T 4x2 which will be on display. This truck is powered by three E-Tech motors and six 90 kWh battery packs, delivering 540 kWh of power and a range of up to 300km on a full charge.
Not to be confused with Renault Group, who will be there as Renault vans to show the new range of Flexis-made models like the Estafette and Goelette, Renault Trucks is a seperate business owned by Volvo Group.
Find out more: Who is Flexis?
Renault Trucks will also rebadge and sell the Flexis vans as part of their range, with a likely emphasis on the conversions available on the chassis cab or the Step-In van. Renault Trucks makes a number of converted vans with dropside, luton van and tipper options.
Volkswagen has opened the order books for its new California plug-in hybrid camper van.
The VW California eHybrid 4MOTION uses a 19.7kWh lithium-ion battery to give it a range of 54 miles, according to the WLTP test cycle.
It's the first time the iconic California campervan has been given a hybrid powertrain, and with a 4Motion four-wheel-drive driveline it's now even more suitable for some proper wild camping.
The electric motor works in conjunction with a 1.5-litre TSI petrol engine to extend the range of the van making it possible to go a lot futher than the 50 mile electric-only range. It also gets a towing capacity of up to 1,600kg - easily enough for pulling a trailer with a few motorbikes or your boat or jetski.
It's available in a choice of three different trim levels with Beach Camper, Coast and Ocean options.
Aside from the engine and motor, the California Hybrid is exactly the same as the regular diesel and petrol campers with two sliding doors as standard, redesigned kitchen and external folding table.
Prices start at a pretty punchy £71,295 which sounds like a lot, but is actually around 10% cheaper than a top-spec diesel model.
If you can't stomach a whopping great chunk of cash upfront, though, it's available on a monthly of £739 if you'd like it on a 0% Hire Purchase finance agreement, which is a special introductory offer to mark order books opening.
The 0% offer will be available until 30 June on the Beach Camper 245PS eHybrid 1.5 TSI 4MOTION. It's a 48-month, 10,000-mile agreement from Volkswagen Financial Services.
Details of the pricing for the California Beach Camper hybrid and the California Ocean diesel van are below.
| Representative example based on a 48-month, 10,000 mile per annum Hire Purchase agreement | California Beach Camper 245PS eHybrid 1.5 TSI 6-Speed DSG 4MOTION | California 2.0TDI Ocean 7-speed Automatic 150PS |
| Duration | 48 months | 48 months |
| 47 monthly payments of | £739.00 | £805.00 |
| Deposit contribution | £0.00 | £0.00 |
| Customer deposit | £35,823.00 | £38,941.00 |
| On the road retail cash price | £71,295.00 | £77,581.00 |
| Total amount of credit | £35,472.00 | £38,640.00 |
| Total amount payable | £70,556.00 | £76,776.00 |
| Option to purchase fee^ | £0.00 | £0.00 |
| Representative APR | 0.0% APR | 0.0% APR |
| Rate of interest | 0.00% | 0.00% |
If you're going to nick a van it might as well be a a good one, right?
Well, clearly theives think in the same way because the most stolen van in the country is a Ford Transit.
The latest data from a Freedom of Information request shows that Ford vans are highly sought after by the criminal fraternity with eight out of the top 10 most stolen van models being Fords.
And it's the Ford Transit 350 model which turned out to be the most stolen model in the UK.
Given it's popularity - the Ford Transit is the second most popular model, and has been for several years - that's no surprise. The Transit 350 is also the most popular variant of the Transit van, as it refers to the 3.5-tonne versin of the van - for more on the Ford Transit van weights read our guide.
The biggest surprise, perhaps is that the UK's most popular van, the Ford Transit Custom, doesn't make an apperance until number four on the list.
The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter swoops in at number two and three with its two most popular versions clearly being on a thief's hit list.
In fact, the big Mercedes van is only just behind the Transit with 624 thefts, compared to the Transit's 635.
Make and model aside, it's no surprise that the three most targeted vans are all large vans.
Large vans tend to have more expensive tools and equipment, in them. They're also used more regularly by the courier industry, which means that plenty of these vans go missing with people's packages on board, giving the thief a double pay day.
There are also several generations of these models on sale, meaning a Ford Transit 350 logged in a crime report could quite easily be a model from 2025 or from 2005, when security systems weren't perhaps all they were cracked up to be.
Stolen vans will also have an impact on insurance premiums, so if you're looking to get some van insurance shortly, be sure to read our guide on everything you need to know about van insurance.
Here's the list of the Top 10 most stolen vans in the UK:
| Rank | Make & Model | Thefts |
| 1 | FORD TRANSIT 350 | 635 |
| 2 | MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 313 CDI | 624 |
| 3 | MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 314 CDI | 577 |
| 4 | FORD TRANSIT CUSTOM 290 ECO-TECH | 321 |
| 5 | FORD TRANSIT 125 T350 RWD | 214 |
| 6 | FORD TRANSIT 100 T280 FWD | 196 |
| 7 | FORD TRANSIT CUSTOM 270 ECO-TECH | 188 |
| 8 | FORD TRANSIT 350 LEADER ECOBLUE | 178 |
| 9 | FORD TRANSIT CUSTOM 300LEADER EBLUE | 171 |
| 10 | FORD TRANSIT 115 T350L RWD | 159 |
Unsurprisingly, white van were the most stolen with 8,538 white vans nicked in the last twelve months out of 11,578 thefts. That's a staggering 74% of all vans stolen being the colour white.
Silver vans were the next most stolen with 1,187 thefts, while 601 grey vans were pinched.
Top stolen van data was requested by builders merchant Travis Perkins, who pointed out that its not only the van itself but the goods inside that can amount to thousands of pounds, and can easily be sold on by thieves, leaving little-to-no trace.
Between 2016 and 2022, more than 43,000 vans were reported as stolen, an average of 30 thefts per day. That's on top of more than 117,000 break-ins during the same period.
How should you best protect your van against theft? Good old Travis gives this advice:
Already installed factory locks on vans are often insufficient. Installing deadlocks or slam locks will aid the protection of your vehicle.
Steering wheel locks and stickers indicating alarms or trackers may not seem a big deal but can do a great job of discouraging thieves.
A quality alarm alerts you to break-ins, while GPS trackers are advisable. Having both will be more likely to deter criminals in the first place, but if the worst still happens, the GPS heightens the likelihood of the vehicle being tracked down by the authorities.
Park in a well-lit, secure area, which ideally has CCTV coverage in the vicinity. It’s also worth trying to park the vehicle up against a wall to block door access.
If possible, take expensive tools out of the van when not in use – but most importantly, overnight. Investing in extensive van security measures can significantly reduce the risk of theft.
Mercedes-Benz has given the first glimpse of what its new VAN.EA architecture will be used for with the reveal of a new Vision V luxury limousine show car.
The VAN.EA platform will form the basis for the new medium and large van platform for Mercedes’ vans but it will also be used by the passenger car division for upscale people carriers.
Previously the Mercedes-Benz Vito was sold as the Mercedes-Benz V-Class as well as the Mercedes-Benz eVito being sold as the Mercedes-Benz EQV electric passenger car.
The new platform will start with a medium electric van next year, with the modular platform also used for a large electric van shortly after.
The Vision V show car is a glimpse of the top-end version of the line-up that Mercedes hopes to capitalise on with the new platform. Mercedes-Benz Vans says it is a “vision of combining generous space with maximum exclusivity and an unprecedented immersive, digital experience”.
The concept gets short overhangs, a narrow waistline, and a streamlined roof flowing into a rounded rear. There's a prominent use of chrome trim as well as transparent, illuminated louvres with LED lighting to accentuate the vehicle's proportions.
Welcome screens on the chrome-plated B-pillars hint at the digital experience awaiting inside.
The front of the Vision V gets a revamped but obviously Mercedes-like chrome radiator grille, with three horizontal illuminated glass louvres, surrounded by nearly 200 additional lights. A further 190 illuminated louvres frame the three-pointed star-shaped headlights.
As you approach the Vision V, you are greeted by a dynamic light show across all the louvres, culminating in the illuminated Mercedes star on the bonnet.
It's performance abilities are hinted at by the domes on the bonnet and large wheel arches with massive 24-inch wheels. There's also anthracite metallic paint and chrome window surrounds.
At the rear, the large window is framed by over 450 three-dimensional illuminated louvres that serve as taillights and brake lights.
Inside, there's a loung style seating setup, with access through an automatically opening door and an illuminated, retractable running board for ease of access.
An intelligent, switchable glass wall that can transform from transparent to opaque, either fully or in sections, separates the passenger area from the driver.
Passengers get electrically adjustable, reclining lounge chairs, a central console, which automatically adjusts to seating positions, houses a touchpad for infotainment control and a fold-out chessboard table.
There's also integrated display cabinets with polished aluminium trim offering storage for personal items.
For entertainment, a retractable 65-inch 4K cinema screen rises from beneath the floor, offering split-screen capabilities. A 42-speaker surround-sound system with Dolby Atmos, including seat exciters for haptic feedback, provides immersive audio.
Seven projectors in the headliner and floor, along with the ability to turn side windows into additional "screens," create a 360-degree digital environment, while the ambient lighting synchronises with the music.
Mercedes says the Vision V concept car immerses passengers in seven distinct digital experiences.
For entertainment, occupants can enjoy movies or music with an immersive digital soundbar. The relax mode offers calming landscapes on the screen paired with soft music as seats recline. Gaming transforms the car into a hub for interactive play, including racing games with a dedicated controller. It also becomes a mobile work space with the cinema screen serving as a virtual display.
Shopping is reimagined with an interactive platform presenting products realistically, from event tickets to luxury goods. Discovery allows passengers to explore their surroundings through 3D navigation with augmented reality overlays on the live camera feed. Finally, karaoke mode lets occupants sing along to their favorite tunes, creating an on-the-go karaoke experience.
The switchable glass technology adds to the occupant's privacy, allowing windowpanes and the partition wall to become opaque at the touch of a button.
In the front cabin, the Vision V has a Superscreen with three screens that extend from pillar to pillar. The user interface and user experience are tailored to individual preferences, with real-time graphics provide all essential information – from the dynamic virtual instrument cluster to surround navigation.
It's one week to go until Birmingham’s NEC will once again be playing host to The Commercial Vehicle Show, where a plethora of new vans and some lesser-known brands will be unveiled.
Let’s take a look at some of the vans you don’t want to miss at this year’s show.
Kia is making a van, in case you didn’t know, and the CV Show will be the first chance for the British public to see this brand new electric van in person.
In case you’ve been living under a rock, the Kia PV5 will be coming later this year with a van version and a passenger model that looks to be a direct rival to the Volkswagen ID Buzz.
On the van front, the new Kia van will be available in three sizes, with a short wheelbase model, long wheelbase and a long wheelbase high roof option. The biggest of the Kia PV5 dimensions puts it in roughly the same size category as other medium electric vans, but the smallest one is halfway between a small van and a medium one.
Kia has been slowly releasing information about the van, but we’re almost there. Kia UK will reveal the full UK pricing and specification at the show, as well as more details about its dealer network - a vital piece of the puzzle for any van operator.
What we know so far is that it will get a 120kW electric motor, with a choice of three batteries (although the UK models are likely to drop the smallest one in favour of the two larger batteries). That means there’ll be a 51.5kwh battery and a 71.2kWh option. Kia says the big battery version will have a total range of up to 249 miles.
Pre-orders are expected to open soon and the Kia PV5 price is likely to be around £30k when it arrives in dealerships later this year. It will then be followed by a Kia PV7 medium van and a Kia PV9 large van.
We’ve covered the launch of the Flexis vans before but now is your chance to see them.
Who is Flexis, we hear you ask? Well, it’s a new brand that’s a collaboration between Renault Vans, Volvo Trucks, and a French logistics giant. Together they’re producing a range of new electric vans specifically designed for large fleets. The lineup includes a chassis cab, a regular panel van, and their poster boy, the Step-In van.
While you can guess what the first two vans are (EV skateboard chassis, modular design, multiple batteries etc) the Step-In van is a little different as it’s particularly appealing to couriers.
That’s because it has a massive overall height of 2.8m giving it enormous internal height for all those lanky delivery drivers.
It will allows them to stand upright, and sort through the packages, with access made even easier to the load space thanks to a walk-through bulkhead. That enables the driver to easily move between the cockpit and cargo area, making it convenient and quicker for delivering packages.
Renault will debut the same three vans based on the Flexis models, but with Renault badges. More importantly the panel van will be the next electric Renault Trafic E-Tech.
There’s also the Goelette chassis cab and the Estafette name makes a comeback (after it was previously used on the concept van) for Renault’s own version of the Step-In van.
Interestingly, Renault Trucks will also sell the same models. Renault Trucks is owned by Volvo Trucks and has a long relationship with Renault vans through their shared name and the sharing of the Renault Master and Renault Trafic vans - which is usually sells as readymade conversions.
Renault Trucks are also at the show, although you’ll probably only see their heavier range.
The Farizon SV is the latest van from Chinese car maker Geely. It’s available in five different sizes from a medium electric van, right up to a very large electric van. It comes with a choice of three batteries, the largest of which is 103kWh, providing a range of up to 247 miles.
The payload maxes out at 1350kg, and the Farizon SV dimensions mean that the biggest version can accommodate up to 13 cubic metres.
Prices start at £45,000 for the smallest van with smallest battery. That’s a lot of money when you consider that the Ford E-Transit Custom is available for sale the same money.
It wouldn’t be a CV Show without Ford, and the Blue Oval will still be dominating the entrance to the show with its latest offerings.
The relentless overhaul of the Ford range has seen ever model get electrified in some way and this year’s CV Show will see the UK debut of the last piece in the puzzle, the plug-in hybrid version of the Ranger pick-up.
This Ford Ranger PHEV uses an 11.8kWh battery and a 78kW electric motor to add 28 miles of electric driving to the popular pickup truck.
It’s supported by a 2.3-litre petrol engine for when the battery runs out and you want to go a little further than just around the corner. Also on display will be the latest new vans including the Ford E-Transit Courier.
Isuzu will be showing its new D-Max Steel, a limited edition pickup with cosmetic tweaks and cool Steel Grey paint job. There’s also an “exclusive announcement” after 11am.
Could this be the long awaited Isuzu D-Max electric pick-up truck? Or perhaps as with previous years there’ll be a new collaboration with Arctic Trucks.
Register for your free ticket to the CV Show here.
Chinese start-up FLYNT has revealed its brand new all-electric van, destined for European markets next year.
The purpose-built electric van has been designed for the European fleet market from the ground-up and is set to tackle the last mile delivery sector as well as regional applications.
The van will have up to 16.5m³ of load volume, with options as small as 8.7m³ and is said to have a payload of up to 1,630kg. It will be available with multiple drivelines with front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive options.
A large 100kWh battery will top the range and give up to 500km of range, while rapid charging of up to 220kW using a DC fast charger will enable a battery top-up from 30% to 80% in just 20 minutes.
There will be a total of three battery packs with the entry-level and mid-sized battery made from Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) battery packs, while the 100kWh options uses a Nickel Cobalt Manganese (NCM) battery pack. The battery will also support vehicle-to-grid functionality using an 800v architecture.
Although a Chinese company, FLYNT is actually based in The Netherlands and describes itself as a next-generation, asset-light OEM, built around speed, innovation, and customers.
The van is looking to achieve high efficiency levels for such a large vehicle with a claim of 20kWh/100km efficiency, and a total cost of ownership “significantly lower than diesel vans”.
It will get Level 2 ADAS equipment and is said to be Level 4-ready.
On the inside there’s a 12.8-inch display that has wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
FLYNT says it “operates through a digital-first platform that redefines the customer journey — from sales and delivery to data, connectivity, and service”. They also promise “strong local partnerships in each market to ensure uptime, support, and a premium experience tailored to European fleet needs”.
FLYNT plans to launch in 26 European countries and will have the first prototypes arriving in the first half of 2025.
Customer deliveries in Western Europe commencing in the first half of 2026.
Everything costs a fortune these days, so it's nice to see that you can genuinely get something for free - providing you jump through a few hoops.
The first major hoop is that you'll need to buy or lease a fully-electric Volkswagen ID Buzz Cargo, or Volkswagen e-Transporter, from a Volkswagen Van Centre.
After you've navigated that little catch, you'll also have to add OVO’s Charge Anytime product to your energy tariff.
After that, though, you'll get up to 30,000 free miles over a three-year period. It's all spread out, so you can enjoy 10,000 miles each year, with the first 10,000 free miles added when they first add Charge Anytime, along with an 10,000 additional miles each year for the following two years provided you stay with the OVO Charge Anytime plan. I guess that makes it a third hoop to jump through.
Still, it's not too bad, because even at the lowest charge rate of 7p per kWh that's the equivalent of £620 - according to VW's maths.
The Charge Anytime add-on also allows electric van customers to get from a low at-home charging rate of 7p per kWh during the day or night.
The offer runs until the end of the May, after which the previous offer will resume for Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles EV customers - that's for a measly credit of up to 10,000 free miles, followed by 1,000 miles per year.
So... if you're thinking of buying a medium electric van like the Buzz Cargo of electric Transporter, then this could be the offer for you.
We've recently driven the new Transporter and it's a huge step up from the previous e-Transporter, which was made by ABT. This latest model is version of the Ford E-Transit Custom, and Volkswagen has really picked a good vehicle to base their new medium vans on.
The biggest frustrations faced by motorists is traffic, according to a new survey of drivers.
A survey of 2,000 UK drivers by Vauxhall has found that stop-start traffic is the most significant source of irritation. A massive 34% of people said it was their biggest frustration about driving.
This was followed by delays caused by roadworks with 27%. Coming in third place is middle lane hoggers, and drivers that stay in the outside lanes of the motorways (18%).
Despite "middle lane hogging" being a major frustration, a massive 91% of respondents were confident in their understanding of lane discipline and overtaking rules on motorways.
We guess that goes to prove that it really is everyone else who is a bad driver...
The UK Highway Code clearly states, in Rule 264, that drivers should consistently use the left-hand lane, reserving the middle and right-hand lanes solely for overtaking. Unnecessary occupation of the middle lane is classified as careless driving and can lead to fines and penalty points.
Amazingly, the survey didn't mention speeding - a particular frustration amongst van drivers who are faced with different speed limits to passenger cars.
What are the speed limits for vans?
However, the survey revealed a disconnect between understanding and behaviour. Almost one in five drivers (19%) admitted to driving in the middle lane even when there is little to no traffic, and 10% reported doing so "whenever possible."
Of these drivers, only a quarter (26%) acknowledged receiving penalties for this behaviour.
The frustration caused by lane-hogging is evident in the actions of other drivers. Over half (55%) of all respondents admitted to undertaking vehicles driving slowly in the middle or outside lane, a figure that rises to 62% among male drivers.
Furthermore, 53% of all drivers reported having to brake sharply or quickly change lanes to avoid drivers travelling slowly in the overtaking lanes.
Eurig Druce, MD of Vauxhall, said: “At Vauxhall, we recognise the everyday frustrations that British drivers and motorists face, from congestion and roadworks to the irritation of lane-hogging on motorways. That’s why we’ve equipped the Grandland with our most advanced Intelli-Drive 2.0 technology, designed to make driving safer and smoother. Features like Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop & Go help manage stop-start traffic, while Semi-Automated Lane Change and Lane Change Assist help drivers and other motorists move safely and efficiently on motorways. With advanced technology, and a focus on affordability, we’re committed to making driving as safe and pleasurable as possible for British van drivers and the wider motoring public.”
The number of light commercial vehicles operating on Britain's roads has reached its highest ever level, new figures reveal.
Data released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) shows a 1.8% increase in van use in 2024, bringing the total to 5,102,180 units. This growth means that over one million new vans have been added to UK roads since 2015.
The rise in van numbers comes as the total number of vehicles on British roads also reached a record high of 41,964,268, a 1.4% increase compared to the previous year.
The figures also indicate a growing shift towards cleaner commercial vehicles with the number of battery electric vans in use seeing a significant increase of 31.6%, to reach 80,476 units. This means that 1.6% of all vans on UK roads are now zero-emission, demonstrating a gradual decarbonisation of the commercial vehicle parc.
In other sectors, buses are leading this trend within the commercial vehicle sector, with an 81.8% increase in zero-emission models. Electric buses now accounting for almost one in 20 buses in use in the UK.
Car ownership has also reached a new peak, growing by 1.3% to 36,165,401. This increase is partly attributed to growth in the new car market, where battery electric vehicles (BEVs) accounted for 19.6% of new registrations in 2024.
Heavy goods vehicle volumes remained largely stable, down by just 0.1% to 625,509 units.
Bus and coach numbers saw a similar small decrease of 0.1%, resulting in the UK's public transport fleet being the smallest on record.
Overall, the UK's vehicle fleet is becoming greener, with a 34.6% increase in the number of plug-in vehicles (BEVs and plug-in hybrids) on the road. These now account for 5.1% of all vehicles in use.
Battery electric cars saw the most significant growth within this sector, with volumes soaring by 38.9% to over 1.3 million units.
Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive, said: "Britain’s vehicle parc is growing, providing essential mobility for the nation while reducing its environmental impact. However, there is scope to push environmental improvements much faster as motorists are holding onto their cars for longer...
"Drivers need more incentives and greater confidence in infrastructure investment if we are to replace the high volumes of older high-emission cars with zero-emission alternatives. Success will keep the country on the move while driving up economic growth from every business dependent on road transport.”
The data suggests that while the number of vans on UK roads continues to rise, reflecting their importance to the economy, there is also a growing adoption of cleaner technologies within the commercial vehicle sector.
Kia and LG Electronics have announced a partnership to collaborate on mobility space solutions, starting with their new van.
The PBV (Platform Beyond Vehicle) range, which will launch later this year with the new Kia PV5 van, will be the base for a new mobile work and recreational spaces, incorporating home appliances from the electronics giant.
The two companies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding during the 2025 Seoul Mobility Show, in Goyang, South Korea. Also unveiled is a concept model for how the collaboration might work.
The MOU signing ceremony was attended by Won-Jeong Jeong, Executive Vice President and Head of Korea Business Division at Kia, and Lyu Jae-cheol, president of the LG Home Appliance Solution Company.
The agreement brings together Kia’s PBV technology and LG’s expertise in AI solutions, together the companies aim to offer customised space experiences for users.
The solutions will be tailored to different lifestyles and work needs, integrating home appliances into Kia vans. Kia says this will enable users to transform the vehicle into a personalised office, studio, lounge or other space.
Two PV5 Spielraum concept models were revealed at the show. The word ‘Spielraum’ is German for ‘play space’.
“By offering mobility space solutions that combine automobiles with home appliances, we aim to lead a transformative shift in customers’ lifestyles,” said Won-Jeong Jeong, Executive Vice President and Head of Korea Business Division at Kia.
“This partnership with LG Electronics advances the core value of PBVs, contributing to a new mobility paradigm where vehicles evolve into personalised spaces for living and working.”
The Spielraum Studio concept is aimed at solo entrepreneurs who travel frequently, requiring both workspace and storage. It gets LG’s AI-powered home appliances like smart mirrors, and coffee machines, which are integrated into the PV5’s interior.
Spielraum Glow cabin concept is designed to cater to the growing demand for car picnic experiences and gets appliances such as refrigerators, lightwave ovens, and a wine cellar.
The two companies are working together to bring the concept models to market in the second half of 2026.
Kia has previously announced it will collaborate with Samsung, and car sharing giant Uber, in the development of its new van range.
The Kia PV5 will launch later this year, with the Kia PV7 due in 2027 and the Kia PV9 scheduled for 2029.
