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Who Supplies Whom  Updated at: 2025/10/24

Hyundai and Kia’s Electrification Strategy and Korean Market Trends GlobalData's 5-year forecast: Expanding EV production, diversifying export destinations Summary GlobalData Production Forecast: Korea’s light vehicle production to remain at around 3.7 million units by 2030 Electrification goals of the Korean government Hyundai-Kia's electrification strategy Hyundai-Kia Motor Group GM Korea Renault Korea (formerly Renault Samsung) KG Mobility...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/10/23

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Who Supplies Whom  Updated at: 2025/10/23

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, Hwaseong Plant (AutoLand Hwaseong) Plant 1: K3 (2012-2024, Forte successor, Overseas name: Forte), Sorento, Sorento HV (2020-), Sorento PHV (2020-), Mohave (Borrego, 2008-2024), TASMAN (2025-); Plant 2: Niro HEV (2016-), Niro PHV (2017-), Niro EV (e-Niro) (2018-), EV6 (2022-), Seltos (2026-planning); Plant 3: K5 (Optima/Lotze <2005-2010> / Magentis <2000-2005>) (2010-), K5 Hybrid (500h, 2011-), K5 PHEV (2016-2018), K8 (2021-), K8 Hybrid (20...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/10/22

Kia, Gwangmyeong Plant (AutoLand Gwangmyeong) Plant 1 : Kia K9 (2012-, Quoris/K900), Carnival (Grand Carnival/Sedona), Carnival HV (2023-), EV9 (2023-); EVO Plant ((formerly Plant2) : EV3 (2024-), EV4 (2025-), EV7 (planning) ; Pride (Rio) (1987-2023), Stonic (2017-2023), Stonic MHV(2020-2023), Stinger (2017-2023); Engines; Plant of Kia, Hyundai Group, Former name: Sohari Plant -The second plant was converted into the EVO Plant, dedicated to elec...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/10/22

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Who Supplies Whom  Updated at: 2025/10/08

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

PV5 E-GMP.S PF Mid-size dedicated PBV (Purpose Built Vehicle). It was displayed at the Kia EV Day held in Spain in Feb. 2025. A 3-row seat Passenger, Cargo for delivery and cargo transport, and chassis cab, etc are available. It has a range of 297km and 416km for the Cargo, 295km and 412km for the Cargo. Kia also plans to develop the PV5-R robotaxi using Level 4 autonomous driving technology....

Model Launch Schedules  Updated at: 2025/10/06

Kia Motors Mexico, Pesqueria Plant Kia Forte (Cerato) Sedan (2016-2024), Rio (2017-2023), K4 sedan (2024-), K4 hatchback (2025-), K3 (2023-); Hyundai Accent (2017-2022), Tucson (ix35) (2024-); Passenger car assembly plant, Operations started in May 2016 -Year opened: 2016 -Investment announced since 2016: USD 3.1 billion by Kia and suppliers -Employees as of September 2025: 2,500 Kia idles production in Pesqueria, Mexico due to lack of semiconduc...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/10/02

Hyundai WIA Corporation (Formerly WIA Corporation) Korea Jae-wook Jung (CEO) -An auto parts manufacturer in the Hyundai/Kia Automotive Group. It is the only Korean auto parts manufacturer that produces engines. -The company's business is divided into the following two categories Business Segment Products Sales % (2024) Sales % (2023) Automotive parts Modules - Modules and module parts 88.7% 34.2% Modules parts - 4WD parts- Constant velocit...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2025/09/25

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

PV5 E-GMP.S PF Mid-size dedicated PBV (Purpose Built Vehicle). Its codename is SW. It was displayed at the Kia EV Day held in Spain in Feb. 2025. Its orders were started in Jun. 2025. A 3-/4-door Cargo and 5-seat Passenger/Taxi are available. It has a range of 280km, 271km, and 377km for the Cargo, 358km for the Passenger/Taxi. Kia also plans to develop the PV5-R robotaxi using Level 4 autonomous driving technology....

Model Launch Schedules  Updated at: 2025/07/14

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