No image available

Kia PV5 Passenger Standard Range - Electric Vehicle Specs

MPV FWD

Power

89 kW

(121 HP)

0-100 km/h

12.8 s

Top Speed

135 km/h

Battery Options

Standard Battery (51 kWh / 48 kWh)

Charging Curve & Charging Speed Analysis

Understanding Charging Performance

Charging performance isn't just about peak power—it's about sustained power across the entire charging curve. A vehicle that maintains 150kW from 10-80% SOC will charge faster than one that peaks at 250kW but quickly drops to 100kW after 20% SOC. The shape of the curve matters more than the highest peak power.

The key metric is C-rate, which accounts for both charging power and battery capacity. A C-rate of 2.0 means the battery can theoretically charge from 0-100% in 30 minutes, while 1.0 C-rate equals 60 minutes. This makes it easy to compare vehicles regardless of battery size.

Charging Curve Shape

Flat, sustained power across a wide SOC range beats high peaks that quickly taper off. Look for vehicles that maintain high power from 10-80% SOC.

C‑Rate & Timing

C-rate normalizes charging speed across different battery sizes. Higher C-rates mean shorter charging times and more flexible road trip planning.

Battery Options

Gross Capacity: 51 kWh
Net Capacity: 48 kWh
Buffer: 6%
The Kia PV5 Passenger Standard Range reaches peak charging power of 150 kW between 10–80% SOC.
It takes 27 min to charge from 10–80% SOC and adds 164 km of real-world highway driving range, representing a 1.6 C‑Rate. This performance is better than 43% in its class.

Average Charging Power

30 kW

Avg C‑rate: 0.6

Maximum Charging Power

150 kW

At 9 → 15% SOC

Minimum Charging Power

1 kW

0–100% Charging Time

1 h 42 min

Charging Curve

State of Charge over Time

SOC Range Charging Time Avg. Power Avg. C-Rate Energy Added
0% → 100% 1 h 42 min 30.2 kW 0.63 C 51.6 kWh
0% → 90% 40 min 68.6 kW 1.43 C 46.4 kWh
0% → 80% 30 min 82.5 kW 1.72 C 41.3 kWh
5% → 100% 1 h 41 min 29.1 kW 0.61 C 49.0 kWh
5% → 90% 39 min 67.0 kW 1.40 C 43.9 kWh
5% → 80% 28 min 80.9 kW 1.69 C 38.7 kWh
10% → 100% 1 h 40 min 27.9 kW 0.58 C 46.5 kWh
10% → 90% 38 min 64.9 kW 1.35 C 41.3 kWh
10% → 80% 27 min 78.6 kW 1.64 C 36.1 kWh