Kia PV5 Cargo Wins Euro Ncap 5 Star Ratings In Safety

Kia recently announced that its PV5 Cargo model has achieved the highest possible five-star rating in the 2025 Euro NCAP commercial van safety test, confirming the model’s leading position in providing safe and practical electric mobility for commercial customers across Europe.

Euro NCAP reported that the PV5 Cargo consistently achieved strong results in all key assessment areas, winning:

• 75% for passenger protection (passenger monitoring, driver intervention and vehicle assistance)
• 80% for safety assistance and collision avoidance (frontal collisions, lane departure collisions and low-speed collisions)
• 80% for post-crash safety (rescue information, post-crash intervention and vehicle recovery)

This result positions the PV5 Cargo among the safest commercial vans in Europe and continues Kia’s record of top Euro NCAP test results following the EV6 (2022), EV9 (2023), and EV3 (2025).

“The PV5 opens a new chapter in practical, electrified mobility, offering generous space and modular versatility for everyday use. Achieving the highest five-star rating in Euro NCAP tests is a clear endorsement of its safety performance and will serve as strong momentum as Kia expands its PBV range across Europe.” – Sangdae Kim, Executive Vice President and Head of PBV Business Division.

Advanced security technologies are standard across Europe

Euro NCAP highlighted the strong performance of the PV5’s standard Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) with Forward Collision Warning (FCW) system, which detects pedestrians, cyclists, and other vehicles.

• Shows strong response in vehicle-to-vehicle collision scenarios, even at higher speeds
• Avoids collisions in most pedestrian and cyclist test cases
• Provides additional protection for pedestrians behind the vehicle

The Lane Keeping Support System (LSS) was praised for its gentle steering corrections and more decisive interventions in critical situations to prevent unintentional lane departures. Euro NCAP noted that the overall capabilities of LSS were “good.”

The Speed ​​Alert System (SAS) uses digital maps and a forward-facing camera to identify local speed limits and present clear information to the driver, enabling appropriate speed management. A standard seat belt reminder for both front seats further enhances safety compliance.

The PV5’s five-star rating reflects Kia’s advanced EV platform, high-strength body structure, and optimised stacking principles applied across the PBV lineup. Combined with a comprehensive suite of ADAS technologies, the PV5 delivers safety performance that is class-leading in the commercial EV segment.

Growing global recognition for the Kia PV5

The Euro NCAP result adds to a rapidly growing list of international accolades for the PV5. In November, the PV5 Cargo was named ‘International Van of the Year (IVOTY) 2026’ at the Solutrans commercial vehicle show in Lyon, France. Shortly after, the PV5 Passenger was awarded ‘Family Car of the Year’ at the 2026 BBC TopGear.com Awards in the UK.

These accolades highlight the PV5’s global competitiveness in terms of safety, versatility, and customer-focused value in both commercial and passenger applications.

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