The Kia PV5 is the Parkers Van of the Year 2026
Mustard.co.uk – the home of hassle-free van insurance – has once again partnered with Parkers, the UK’s definitive resource for car and van buying advice, to reveal the Van of the Year in the Parkers New Car Awards 2026. The winner is the groundbreaking Kia PV5, a brand-new electric van that’s already shaking up the industry.
It’s a bold debut for Kia, a manufacturer with no previous history in commercial vehicles – and that’s exactly why this win matters. The PV5 isn’t a reworked car with panels bolted on; it’s been engineered from scratch on a dedicated EV platform, proving that Kia means business when it comes to vans. Larger PV7 and PV9 models are already on the way, but the PV5 has set a high benchmark from day one.
Slotting neatly between the traditional small and medium van categories, the PV5’s smart packaging makes it as versatile as it is efficient. It’s designed to meet the needs of modern businesses, with clever load solutions and a quiet, zero-emissions driving experience that makes city work a breeze.
What’s really turning heads, though, is the price. The PV5 undercuts even smaller diesel vans, making it one of the most affordable ways into electric van ownership. Add in Kia’s growing dealer network and long warranty, and you’ve got a workhorse that’s as sensible as it is forward-thinking.
Keith Adams, Editor of Parkers, says:
“The Kia PV5 would have been an excellent van even if it came from one of the long-established names. The fact that it’s Kia’s first attempt makes it truly remarkable. It’s a van that redefines what value, design and innovation look like in the electric era.”
Now in its ninth year, the Parkers New Car Awards 2026 celebrate the vehicles that make real sense for real people. Every winner is chosen after thousands of miles of expert testing and insights from more than 2.5 million Parkers users actively researching their next vehicle.
To mark the occasion, Mustard and Parkers are giving you the chance to win £500 tax-free cash. Click here to enter now!
Find out more about the Parkers New Car Awards 2026 – and read the full Kia PV5 review – at Parkers.co.uk/car-awards.
