Built using Kia’a E-gmp (Electric, Global, Modular, Platform) the PV5 brings together modern styling, practical load space, zero-emission driving and the kind of clever design that makes it a strong fit for forward-thinking businesses.
For companies looking to reduce emissions without compromising on everyday usability, it is easy to see why the PV5 is being talked about as one of the most important new electric vans to arrive in the UK.
At CoolVan, we have now taken that potential one step further by converting our first Kia PV5 into a fully refrigerated vehicle — using lightweight, sustainable materials that support both performance and efficiency.
A More Sustainable Refrigerated Conversion
One of the standout features of our PV5 conversion is the insulation. Rather than relying on traditional materials, our insulation is made from recycled plastic bottles, helping to give waste plastic a valuable second life while creating a high-performance temperature-controlled load space.
This matters more than ever in the electric van market. Every kilo counts, and every efficiency gain can help protect range. By using carefully selected lightweight materials, our refrigerated conversions are designed to work with the vehicle, not against it.
The result is a practical refrigerated van that supports cleaner operation while still delivering the durability and temperature control businesses need day in, day out.
Why the Kia PV5 Works So Well as a Fridge Van
The Kia PV5 is a clever base vehicle for a refrigerated conversion. It has been developed around a dedicated electric platform, giving it a practical load area, strong range potential and the sort of manoeuvrability that works well for urban and regional deliveries.
For food suppliers, florists, caterers, pharmaceutical businesses and anyone moving chilled goods in towns and cities, the PV5 offers a compelling mix of electric efficiency and day-to-day practicality.
It is also a van that looks and feels different. The design is modern, the driving experience is quiet and refined, and the electric drivetrain makes it well suited to businesses looking to future-proof their fleet.
Built for the Future of Chilled Transport
The completion of our first Kia PV5 refrigerated conversion marks another important step in CoolVan’s move towards smarter, cleaner and more sustainable refrigerated transport.
Electric vans are changing the way businesses think about deliveries, but the conversion itself has to be just as carefully considered as the vehicle. That means using the right materials, keeping weight under control, protecting range wherever possible and creating a refrigerated load space that is durable enough for real working life.
With recycled plastic bottle insulation and a conversion designed specifically for modern electric vans, our Kia PV5 shows exactly where the future of refrigerated transport is heading.
The PV5 is new, innovative and efficient — and with a CoolVan refrigerated conversion, it becomes a practical, sustainable solution for businesses ready to make the move into electric chilled transport.
