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

ric van. Built on a dedicated EV platform, the PV5 is designed for flexibility across delivery, utility, and passenger transport, with panel van, chassis cab, and passenger variants. The debut marks Kia’s entry into the commercial EV market. The launch also marked the unveiling of Kia’s broader PBV strategy, following a £2.2bn investment: Kia is entering the small van market this year with the launch of the PV5. This will be followed by the ...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/12

ve touchscreen and a 7.5-inch digital instrument cluster are standard. Kia’s seven-year/100,000-mile vehicle warranty and eight-year battery warranty apply. Pricing starts from GBP 27,645 (+VAT) for Cargo and GBP 32,995 OTR for Passenger. Deliveries will begin in Q4 2025, supported by Kia’s new PBV dealer network across the UK. (Kia UK on April 29, 2025 1/2/3)...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/30

Kia unveils new interior design details of its Concept EV2 On April 10, Kia hosted an exclusive installation during Milan Design Week titled “Transcend Journey,” reflecting the perspectives of designers involved in the development of the brand’s revolutionary new Platform Beyond Vehicle (PBV) and electric vehicle (EV) models. As part of the exhibit, Kia also announced new details about the interior design of its Concept EV2. Inspired by the...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/11

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

elraum, 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 Beyond Vehicle (PBV) technology. The Spielraum Studio, designed for entrepreneurs, is equipped with AI-based appliances, including a closet-type clothing styler, a sm...

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

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 showcase PBV concept vehicles at IAA Transportation 2024 in Germany On August 30, Kia announced that it will be showcasing its PBV (Platform Beyond Vehicles) concept vehicles, for the first time, at IAA Transportation 2024 in Hanover, Germany. Kia’s PBVs offer a unique approach to the LCV market and are designed for both B2B and private customers. The PBVs feature advanced software, over-the-air updates, superior dimensions and loading ...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/02

Hyundai Mobis develops airbags for PBVs Hyundai Mobis Ltd. announced two new airbags designed for purpose-built vehicles (PBVs). A door-installed airbag inflates vertically from bottom to top, unlike conventional curtain airbags that typically deploy from top to bottom. It inflates within 0.03 seconds during an accident, preventing passengers from being ejected from the window. PBVs often use sliding doors for rear passenger access, which might l...

News  Updated at: 2024/07/19

is located on the same site as Kia’s plant in Pesquería and manufactures plastic injection products like crash protectors, headlights, and taillights. KBI Dongkook Industrial is expected to significantly contribute to EV production in Mexico by manufacturing new car components for Kia's electric PBV platform. (Mexico Now on July 17, 2024)...

News  Updated at: 2024/07/19

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

ified vehicles accounting for up to 85% of European sales. It also intends to expand its charging network and introduce innovative technologies such as bi-directional charging (V2G, V2L, V2H) in Europe. The company is also leading the way in sustainable mobility with the design and development of a PBV range, making it a sustainable mobility solutions provider by 2024. The company also announced that all its future EVs will feature 10 essential s...

News  Updated at: 2024/06/04

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

s allocated KRW 35.3 trillion (USD 26.1 billion). The group will complete the construction of a new EV-dedicated plant in Ulsan by 2026, the Kia EVO Plant in Gwangmyeong in the second quarter of 2024, and another Kia EVO Plant in Hwaseong in the second half of 2025 to produce purpose-built vehicle (PBV) EVs to meet customer needs. Additionally, the group plans to build its new headquarters, the Global Business Center (GBC), in Gangnam District, s...

News  Updated at: 2024/04/04

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

South Korea’s Dayou A-Tech to supply EV seat assemblies to Kia Motors South Korea’s Dayou A-Tech Co., Ltd. announced that it has received an order for seat assemblies from Hyundai Transys Inc. The products will be used for one of Kia Corporation’s PBV (Platform Beyond Vehicle) models, the SW (project name), of which production will begin in 2025 at Kia’s Hwaseong Plant. The contract term and the order size are unpublicized. (From a press ...

News  Updated at: 2024/01/29