Kia expands charge service to 1 million points across Europe with enhanced EV app features On October 20, Kia announced that its Charge service, now offering access to one million charging points across 27 European countries, including over 55,000 in UK. The expansion makes charging easier and more reliable for drivers of Kia’s electric models such as EV3, EV4, EV5, EV6, EV9, and PV5. The new Kia App simplifies charging by combining Kia Connect...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/22

Kia aiming to sell 2,000 units of new PBV series EVs in Japan in 2027 Kia Corporation (Kia), a group company of Hyundai Motor Co., Ltd., announced its latest business plan in the Japanese and other markets for its “Platform Beyond Vehicle (PBV)” electric vehicle (EV) series that integrates a module concept. The company aims to globally sell 250,000 vehicles in 2030, including 135,000 units of the PV5 mid-size electric van, which will be relea...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/07

Kia announces EV business strategy for Japanese market On October 6, Kia Corporation (Kia, headquartered in Korea) announced its electric vehicle (EV) business strategy in the Japanese market. The company has signed a distributorship agreement for the Japanese market with Sojitz Corporation (Sojitz). Kia’s PV5 electric van will be released across the country around the spring of 2026, which will be led by a subsidiary of Sojitz. Kia plans to gl...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/07

Kumho Tire to supply OE tires for Kia PV5 South Korea’s Kumho Tire Co., Inc. said that it would start supplying the Crugen EV HP71 as original equipment (OE) tires for the PV5, Kia Corporation’s Platform Beyond Vehicle (PBV). The size of the tires is 215/65R16. The size of the tires is 215/65R16. They will be applied to export models for Europe and other areas in addition to models for the South Korean market. The Crugen EV HP71 is designed e...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/22

Nexen Tire to supply OE tires for Kia PV5 Several South Korean media sources reported that Nexen Tire Co., Ltd. (Nexen Tire) will start supplying its summer tires, the N'blue S, as original equipment (OE) tires for Kia Corporation’s purpose-built vehicle (PBV), the PV5. This tire adopts the company’s Sidewall Aero Dynamic technology to lower vehicle noise and improve fuel efficiency. Moreover, it features superior high-speed water drainage an...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/10

IAA Mobility 2025: Kia presents full electric portfolio On September 9, Kia Europe announced its return to IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich, presenting its full electric portfolio to the European public under the theme “Windows of Inspiration.” The brand aims to reaffirm its commitment to sustainable mobility and strengthen its presence in Europe’s growing EV market. Visitors will have the chance to test drive several models, including the EV3, ...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/10

IAA Mobility 2025: Kia makes European debut of EV5, showcases full EV lineup On September 9, Kia announced that it will showcase its broad electric vehicle (EV) lineup at IAA Mobility 2025, including the European debut of the EV5. The fully electric EV5, a C-SUV, built on the E-GMP platform, offers up to 530 km range, 30-minute fast charging, Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) capability, and 1,200 kg towing capacity. Kia’s display also features: The Con...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/09

Hyundai WIA begins mass production of automotive air-conditioning systems Hyundai WIA Corporation announced that it has developed automotive air-conditioning systems, including air-conditioners and heaters, and begun mass production. The company’s air-conditioning systems will be fitted on Kia Corporation’s PV5 purpose-built vehicle (PBV). For the Kia PV5, Hyundai WIA will also supply integrated cooling water modules that will be responsible ...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/29

DY Deokyang wins order for Kia’s PBV door trims Several South Korean media sources reported that South Korea’s DY Deokyang Co., Ltd. had won an order from Kia Corporation for door trims of the automaker’s large-sized purpose-built vehicles (PBVs). Kia’s PBVs are electric vehicles (EVs) optimized for specific purposes, such as delivery, shuttle services, and autonomous driving. They feature high space utilization and modular design. The co...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/22

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