Just bought a Kia PV5? The charger you need depends on which onboard charger you ordered. With the standard 11kW AC charger, a 7kW (32A) wall charger fully charges the 71.2kWh battery overnight in around 9 hours 40 minutes. If you optioned the 22kW upgrade, a 22kW three-phase charger cuts that to about 3 hours 15 minutes. Full details below.
Best home charger
Full overnight charge on single-phase — suits most homes and sites.
Public AC cable
22kW 3-phase rated — covers both the 11kW and 22kW onboard chargers.
DC fast charging
CCS2 • up to 150kW
About the PV5
The Kia PV5 Cargo runs a 71.2kWh NCM battery for up to 416km of WLTP range, on Kia’s purpose-built PBV platform. It’s aimed squarely at couriers, trades and fleets — which means most PV5s will do the bulk of their charging on AC overnight, at home or at the depot.
The important detail when choosing a charger: the PV5 comes with an 11kW onboard AC charger as standard, with a 22kW upgrade available as a factory option. Both need a 3-phase supply to reach their full speed — on single-phase you’ll charge at 7kW either way. Work out which one you ordered before you buy a charger, because it changes what’s worth installing.
| Item | Specs |
|---|---|
| Battery size | 71.2kWh NCM |
| Range (WLTP) | up to 416km |
| Maximum AC charge speed | 11kW standard, 22kW optional (with 3 phase charging) |
| Maximum DC charge speed | up to 150kW • 10% → 80% in ~30 min |
| Charge port | Type 2 + CCS2 • front-centre |
| V2L (vehicle to load) | 3.6kW • interior 3-pin household plug |
| Motor / torque | 120kW • 250Nm • FWD |
Which charger suits you depends on your power supply and which onboard charger your PV5 has. Our chargers include Solar Diversion, scheduled charging for night rates, meet AS/NZS standards and are WorkSafe approved.
Single-phase homes
Most homes are single-phase, and a 7kW charger fully charges the PV5 overnight in around 9 hours 40 minutes. Available tethered (cable attached) or as a socket for your own cable.
3-phase homes & depots
With 3-phase power the Tron 22kW charges at your van’s full rate — around 6.5 hours on the standard 11kW onboard charger, or about 3 hours 15 minutes if you optioned the 22kW upgrade.
Got solar panels
Our smart chargers support solar diversion — soak up your excess solar export and charge the PV5 for free during the day, ideal if the van sits at base between runs.
Estimated charge time comparison from 10% to 100% — generally you don’t arrive back at base with 0% remaining. The last 5% slows down as the cells are balanced, so the times below are estimates.
| Charger type | Battery | Approx. charge time 10% to 100% |
|---|---|---|
| 8A factory charger | 71.2kWh | ~38.5 hours |
| 10A Type 2 plug-in charger | 71.2kWh | ~31 hours |
| 16A charger (caravan style) | 71.2kWh | ~19.5 hours |
| 32A / 7kW wall charger | 71.2kWh | ~9 hours 40 min |
| Tron 22kW — standard 11kW onboard charger (with 3 phase charging) | 71.2kWh | ~6.5 hours |
| Tron 22kW — optional 22kW onboard charger (with 3 phase charging) | 71.2kWh | ~3 hours 15 min — fastest AC option |
| DC fast charger (CCS2) | 71.2kWh | 10% → 80% in ~30 min at up to 150kW |
The bottom two rows use the same Tron 22kW charger — the difference is which onboard charger your PV5 has. The 22kW option is only worth taking if you also have 3-phase power where you park.
Want exact numbers for your power price and starting charge? Use the calculator below, or see our charge time calculator and charge cost calculator.
The PV5 supports up to 150kW DC charging — among the best in the electric van segment — taking the battery from 10% to 80% in around 30 minutes. Handy for a mid-shift top-up, though for fleet running costs AC charging at base is far cheaper. Charging slows after 80%, so on longer trips you’re better to split charging up. DC chargers have cables attached, so there’s no need to bring your own.
Type 2 public chargers are found at supermarkets, malls, hotels and public carparks — you’ll need to bring your own cable for most of these. The charge port is on the front-centre of the vehicle.
| Provider | Notes | Apple app | Android app |
|---|---|---|---|
| ChargeNet | Largest network nationwide | Download | Download |
| BP | Fast chargers at key sites | Download | Download |
| Z Energy | Fast chargers at selected stations | Download | Download |
| Tesla | Most NZ Superchargers are open to non-Tesla | Download | Download |
For more, see our full New Zealand public charging guide. PlugShare is handy for checking what’s available at your destination before you leave.
We recommend a 22kW (3-phase) Type 2 to Type 2 cable in 5m. It covers both the standard 11kW and optional 22kW onboard chargers, and still works on every single-phase charger. The majority of free public chargers use a Type 2 socket, so this cable lets you use them. Some public chargers have a Type 2 cable hard-wired, so a cable isn’t needed 100% of the time.
Power your tools on site
The PV5 includes 3.6kW vehicle-to-load capability with an interior 3-pin household plug — run power tools, site lighting, a fridge or camping gear straight from the van’s battery. It’s a genuine selling point for trades and mobile service operators.
To draw power from the charge port as well, you’ll need a V2L adapter. Our V2L adapter for Hyundai & Kia is built for exactly this — waterproof construction, meets AU/NZ safety standards, and ready for harsh Kiwi worksite conditions.
View the Kia V2L adapter
V2L Vehicle to Load
For most homes on single-phase power, a 7kW (32A) wall charger is the best option — it fully charges the PV5 overnight in around 9 hours 40 minutes. If you have 3-phase power at home or at your depot, a 22kW charger like the Tron charges in about 6.5 hours on the standard 11kW onboard charger, or around 3 hours 15 minutes if you optioned the 22kW upgrade.
Only if you have three-phase power where the van parks. The 22kW upgrade lets the PV5 charge at 22kW instead of 11kW, cutting a 10–100% charge from about 6.5 hours to roughly 3 hours 15 minutes — but you also need a 22kW three-phase wall charger to use it. On a single-phase supply you’ll charge at 7kW either way, so the upgrade makes no difference. Worth checking your supply before you order.
No. The PV5 charges on a standard single-phase 7kW wall charger, fully charging overnight in around 9 hours 40 minutes — fine for most operators. Three-phase is only needed to reach the van’s full 11kW (or optional 22kW) AC rate.
From 10% to 100%, expect around 38.5 hours on an 8A trickle charger, about 9 hours 40 minutes on a 7kW wall charger, roughly 6.5 hours on a 22kW 3-phase charger with the standard onboard charger, and about 3 hours 15 minutes with the optional 22kW onboard charger. On DC fast charging the van goes from 10% to 80% in around 30 minutes at up to 150kW.
Yes. The PV5 has 3.6kW vehicle-to-load (V2L) capability with an interior 3-pin household plug, so you can run power tools, site lighting or a fridge straight from the van. To draw power from the charge port as well, you’ll need a V2L adapter — we sell these here.
A 22kW (3-phase) Type 2 to Type 2 cable is the best choice. It covers both the standard 11kW and optional 22kW onboard chargers, and also works on every single-phase public charger. A 5m length suits most sites.
Free advice, no obligation
Just bought a PV5, or ordering one? We’ll help you work out whether the 22kW option is worth it for your site, choose the right wall charger, and recommend the best install for your switchboard and parking. Running more than one van? Ask us about load management and depot charging. Or simply purchase online and have your local sparky install it.
Free advice includes:
– Charger recommendation for home or depot
– Installation estimate (nationwide options)
– Single vs three-phase advice
– Solar integration options (charge from excess solar for free)
– Public charging & cable guidance
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