Kia introduces PV5 Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle in the UK On May 13, Kia Corporation showcased its new PV5 Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle (WAV) at the Financial Times’ Future of the Car Summit in London. Developed in partnership with UK-based Motability Operations Ltd., the electric WAV (eWAV) is part of Kia’s broader Platform Beyond Vehicle (PBV) initiative aimed at enhancing transport options for people with disabilities. The PV5 WAV featur...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/14

cluded the latest tech breakthroughs, how automation is being applied in real-world scenarios, and the evolving policies that will define the next chapter of smart mobility. New Vehicle Introductions and Innovations The greatest buzz at the 2025 CV Show, however, centred around new product, such as Kia’s PV5, making its UK debut as the brand’s first fully electric van. Built on a dedicated EV platform, the PV5 is designed for flexibility acro...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/12

Kia announces details and pricing for Kia PV5 in UK On April 29, Kia UK revealed detailed specifications and pricing for the new Kia PV5, its first fully electric commercial vehicle, with pre-orders starting May 1, 2025. Built on the E-GMP.S platform, the PV5 offers two battery options: a 51.5-kWh standard range providing up to 179 miles (Passenger) or 181 miles (Cargo) and a 71.2-kWh long-range offering up to 249 miles (Passenger) or 247 miles (...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/30

Kia to strengthen growth engines through launch of new EV, PBV and pickup models On April 9, Kia Corporation (Kia) shared its mid-to-long-term business strategies and growth strategies for new products at its CEO Investor Day held in Seoul, Korea. Kia has set its global wholesale sales targets at 3.22 million units for 2025, 3.75 million units by 2027, and 4.19 million units by 2030. The company aims to achieve a global market share of 4.5%. Of t...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/10

LG Electronics unveils concept cars jointly developed with Kia at Seoul Mobility Show 2025 LG Electronics Ltd. announced that it is unveiling two concept cars, the Spielraum, in collaboration with Kia Corporation at the Seoul Mobility Show 2025, which takes place from April 3 to 13 in Goyang, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. The concept cars are based on the Kia PV5 electric van and combine LG’s AI-driven smart life solution and Kia’s Platform...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/08

Kia unveils all-new PV5 van at 2025 Kia EV Day in Spain On February 27, Kia Corporation launched PV5, all-new mid-sized Car Derived Van (CDV), at 2025 Kia EV Day held in Tarragona, Spain. The PV5 is Kia’s first production model under the Platform Beyond Vehicle (PBV) strategy, which will be available in three body styles, Passenger, Cargo, and Chassis Cab. The PV5 is built on the Kia’s Electric-Global Modular Platform for Service (E-GMP.S) pl...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/27

Kia unveils first look of PV5 ahead of Kia EV Day 2025 On February 16, Kia Corporation revealed the exterior design of its PV5 passenger and PV5 cargo models, ahead of the brand’s second Kia EV Day event, set to take place in Tarragona, Spain, on 24 February. The mid-sized PV5, is the first model to make its debut under Kia’s new Platform Beyond Vehicle (PBV) global business strategy. The vehicle will be offered in several configurations, inc...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/20

Kia to debut EV4, PV5, and Concept EV2 at 2025 Kia EV Day in Spain On February 12, Kia Corporation announced that it will showcase the brand’s latest electric models, concepts, and technologies at 2025 Kia EV Day, which will take place on February 27, 2025, in Tarragona, Spain. The company will globally debut the Kia EV4, and the Kia PV5, a dedicated PBV. It will also introduce the Concept EV2, a compact electric vehicle and the latest addition...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/13

Kia UK to launch electric van business at 2025 Commercial Vehicle Show On January 23, Kia UK announced that it plans to launch its electric van business at the 2025 Commercial Vehicle (CV) Show at National Exhibition Centre (NEC) in Birmingham in April 2025. The company will be presenting PV5, Kia’s first fully electric van for its UK debut where specification and other customer centric information will be announced. Kia will also deliver an in...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/24

Geotab, Kia, 42dot partner to enhance fleet management systems Geotab Inc., Kia Corporation, and 42dot signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for a partnership to develop Fleet Management Systems (FMS) to improve safety, sustainability, and efficiency.  The partnership supports Kia’s PBV business strategy of providing software solutions seamlessly integrated with the vehicle, highlighting FMS as a differentiating factor. Under the partners...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/18

IAA Transportation 2024: Kia unveils Platform Beyond Vehicle (PBV) concepts On September 16, Kia premiered its new Platform Beyond Vehicle (PBV) concepts, the PV5, PV5 People Mover, PV5 High Roof, and PV7 at IAA Transportation 2024 in Hannover, Germany. The concept PBVs, designed for both B2B and private customers, combines purpose-built EVs with advanced software and over-the-air updates, offering various dimensions and loading capacities. The p...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/17

Kia to build new production plant for large PBVs in Hwaseong in Q1 2025 According to several South Korean media reports, Kia will begin constructing a new factory dedicated to large purpose-built vehicles (PBVs) in the first quarter of 2025 at Kia’s Hwaseong plant. This will be the automaker’s second dedicated PBV plant. The first PBV plant, known as PBV 1, began construction in April 2023 and will start mass production of mid-sized PBVs in J...

News  Updated at: 2024/06/26

Kia presents roadmap to lead global electrification era through EVs, HEVs and PBVs On April 5, Kia Corporation (Kia) shared an update on its mid-to-long-term business strategy with a focus on electrification, and its PBV business at its CEO Investor Day in Seoul, Korea. Kia reiterated its 2030 annual sales target of 4.3 million units, including 1.6 million units of electric vehicles (EVs).  Kia plans to increase sales of electrified models to 2....

News  Updated at: 2024/04/10

Kia introduces PBV model for Middle East and Africa (MEA) region On February 21, Kia Middle East and Africa introduced its ‘Platform Beyond Vehicle’ (PBV) model for the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region at an event in Dubai, UAE. The PBVs will be available in the MEA region from January 2026. The PBVs are a powerful combination of fit-for-purpose EVs with advanced software technology, which can serve as taxis by day and delivery vans by nig...

News  Updated at: 2024/02/22

CES 2024: Kia Concept PV5, Platform Beyond Vehicle business presented On January 8, Kia revealed its Platform Beyond Vehicle (PBV) strategy at CES 2024, with the introduction of three Concept PV5 derivatives alongside the Concept PV7 and Concept PV1. Kia’s PBV offering will be built around a varied range of modular, customized vehicle types with a dedicated business system, integrating vehicles, software, and future technologies, including a Ro...

News  Updated at: 2024/01/11