Garda bring silence to the streets
While the Garda Síochána welcome their first silent street van to the public, there will be no mistaking its presence. The 100% electric Kia PV5 will be used as a single cell universal patrol vehicle with space for up to four Gardaí and one person at their pleasure.
Visually, the PV5 will magnetise eyes from every direction. I don’t think I have ever seen so much Battenburg since I last visited the kitchens of Gateaux in the Finglas HQ.
Having had the experience of using the civilian version of this 5-seater from Kia, I can vouch for its user-friendliness, a friend’s wedding down the South-east an ideal opportunity to sample its talents of coping with luggage, passenger and electrical range. Suffice it to say all on board were very happy with their perch, the vast cargo space consuming the overnight cases, suit carriers and additional needs of all. Kia’s figure of over 400km range allowed for us to travel to Enniscorthy return without fretting on re-charging.
The PV5, is the first model in Kia’s Platform Beyond Vehicle (PBV) strategy and is purpose built to meet the evolving needs of modern transportation, the PV5 offers a smarter, more adaptable, and user-focused solution for modern transportation needs. All versions will feature a 71.2 kWh battery and 120 kW Electric motor as standard with a WLTP range of up to 412km.