Can Kia’s new PV5 topple VW’s reborn icon?

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Two electric icons, two very different approaches — but which one makes more sense? Join Batch and Nicola as they put the brand-new Kia PV5 head-to-head with the much-loved Volkswagen ID. Buzz in this full video comparison. The ID. Buzz has wowed us with its retro looks and feel-good design, but the Kia PV5 arrives with a more modern, modular and — crucially — more affordable take on the electric people-carrier. Is the PV5 actually the better all-round EV? Does its lower price and practical focus make the Buzz look expensive and under-equipped? Or does Volkswagen’s style and charm still count for more than cold, hard value? From interior space and tech to driving impressions and everyday usability, Batch and Nicola break it all down to find out which electric MPV you should really be buying. Kia PV5 review: https://www.electrifying.com/reviews/kia-reviews/pv5-2/review VW ID Buzz review: https://www.electrifying.com/reviews/volkswagen/id-buzz/review #KiaPV5 #VolkswagenIDBuzz #ElectricMPV 🎥 Subscribe to Electrifying YouTube: https://electrifyingcom.short.gy/KK1pbX 🎧 Electrifying Podcast: https://electrifyingcom.short.gy/Pogjfb ✉️Electrifying.com Newsletter: https://www.electrifying.com/newsletter Follow Electrifying.com ⬇️ INSTAGRAM: http://instagram.com/electrifyingcom FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/electrifyingcom/ X: https://twitter.com/ElectrifyingCom TIKTOK: https://tiktok.com/@electrifyingcom ——————————————————————————————- Check back for the latest new car reviews on everything electric ✅ the latest car reviews ✅ car advice and explainers ✅ used and new car guides ✅ head-to-heads WANT MORE ELECTRIFYING.COM? We upload new videos twice a week. Don't miss one by subscribing now: https://bit.ly/3U9z1RE Want to be the first to see our videos? Enable notifications. Visit our website at https://www.electrifying.com/ SIgn up to our weekly newsletter https://bit.ly/3Ud6zyw MORE ABOUT ELECTRIFYING.COM Electrifying.com is the #1 destination for electric car reviews, explainers and guides. Founded by Ginny Buckley, we bring you the latest updates on EVs and in-depth reviews of the hottest new models. Whether you’re switching to electric or just curious, our plain-English guides and expert advice make it easy to navigate the world of electric cars. Stay informed, make confident decisions, and join the electric revolution with Electrifying.com! #ElectricCars #EVReviews #SwitchToElectric #GinnyBuckley #NicolaHume #nickishields 0:00 – The first Kia PV5 arrives in the UK 0:56 – First look: Kia PV5 exterior design (cute wheels, lights, windows) 2:15 – PV5 vs ID. Buzz: retro vibes vs future van vibes (side-by-side) 3:21 – Pricing update: PV5 price + UK EV grant makes it even cheaper 4:08 – PV5 second row: low step-in, accessibility, heated seats & Isofix 4:49 – PV5 practicality: platform options (van, passenger, chassis cab) 5:01 – PV5 front seats & cabin: storage, V2L, smart interior touches 6:10 – PV5 tech & usability: screen controls, steering wheel buttons, visibility 7:21 – PV5 boot space + practicality numbers (and dog-friendly loading) 7:52 – PV5 future: 7-seat version coming in 2026 + opening windows 8:08 – PV5 downside: manual sliding doors (for now) 8:40 – ID. Buzz second row: electric sliding door + picnic tables 9:16 – Buzz seating differences: sliding bench, hump, charging points 10:07 – ID. Buzz front cabin: design, quality, and family-friendly options 10:42 – Buzz annoyances: touch sliders + haptic steering wheel buttons 11:51 – Buzz storage + clever removable center console demo 13:23 – Buzz boot space vs PV5 + Multiflex board explained 14:22 – Driving the ID. Buzz: power, SUV-like feel, regen limitations 16:40 – Buzz range/battery/trim overview (and why it wins on performance) 17:44 – Used EV listings on Electrifying.com 18:07 – Driving the PV5: refinement vs cargo version, range & winter reality 19:23 – PV5 regen paddles + one-pedal driving 21:55 – PV5 charging speeds: DC 150kW and AC details 22:11 – The elephant in the room: £27k price gap vs value verdict 23:17 – Verdict