up. The new Chassis-Cab Model is an electrified chassis-cab, consisting only of the chassis and cab, the framework of the vehicle. Various special purpose bodies can be mounted on the chassis according to the customer's business needs. According to Korean media, the ST1 is the Hyundai Group's first PBV (purpose-built vehicle) and will be produced at the Ulsan Plant and the Jeonju Plant, which specializes in commercial vehicles. In addition, Hyund...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/05/21

On-site coverage: Kia Launches PV5 Electric Van in the Japanese Market ・ Kia PBV Japan (Kia PBV Japan Corporation), a wholly owned subsidiary of Sojitz Corporation (Sojitz) that handles the import and sale of Kia brand vehicles in Japan, held a press conference on May 13 to commemorate the debut of the Kia brand in Japan, the first arrival of its PBV (Platform Beyond Vehicle) electric van lineup in Japan, and the opening of its first directly m...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/15

go, 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 (2021-),EV6 (2021-); PBV East (Plant 4) : PV5 (2025-); PBV West (Plant 5) : Plans to start mass-production in 2027, PV7 (2027-planning), PV9 (2029-planning); Engines; Plan...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/05/15

PV9 E-GMP.S PF A large van that is Kia's flagship PBV (Purpose-Built Vehicle)....

Model Launch Schedules  Updated at: 2026/04/16

PV1 E-GMP.S PF A small dedicated PBV (Purpose Built Vehicle) model. The concept model was exhibited at CES 2024 in Jan. 2024....

Model Launch Schedules  Updated at: 2026/04/16

PV9 E-GMP.S PF A large van that is Kia's flagship PBV (Purpose-Built Vehicle)....

Model Launch Schedules  Updated at: 2026/04/15

PV1 E-GMP.S PF A small dedicated PBV (Purpose Built Vehicle) model. The concept model was exhibited at CES 2024 in Jan. 2024....

Model Launch Schedules  Updated at: 2026/04/15

PV9 E-GMP.S PF A large van that is Kia's flagship PBV (Purpose-Built Vehicle)....

Model Launch Schedules  Updated at: 2026/04/15

PV1 E-GMP.S PF A small dedicated PBV (Purpose Built Vehicle) model. The concept model was exhibited at CES 2024 in Jan. 2024....

Model Launch Schedules  Updated at: 2026/04/15

u AutoParts inaugurates steering wheel factory in Santa Catarina, Mexico Kia introduces all-new Kia K3, built in Pesqueria, Mexico Production of Kia Rio ends and manufacturing of the K3 begins at Pesqueria plant in Mexico Kia presents roadmap to lead global electrification era through EVs, HEVs and PBVs Kia launching all-new 2025 K4 in U.S. in September Kia to install solar panels at Pesquería plant in Mexico Kia idles production in Pesqueria, M...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/04/14

global manufacturing operations. Kia aims to achieve annual battery electric vehicle (EV) sales of 1 million units and a 3.8 percent share of the global EV market by 2030, expanding its EV lineup from 11 models in 2026 to a total of 14 models by 2030, comprising 2 passenger vehicles, 9 SUVs, and 3 PBV models. Korea will serve as Kia’s global hub for EV development and production, manufacturing EVs across all vehicle segments for distribution t...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/13

up. The new Chassis-Cab Model is an electrified chassis-cab, consisting only of the chassis and cab, the framework of the vehicle. Various special purpose bodies can be mounted on the chassis according to the customer's business needs. According to Korean media, the ST1 is the Hyundai Group's first PBV (purpose-built vehicle) and will be produced at the Ulsan Plant and the Jeonju Plant, which specializes in commercial vehicles. In addition, Hyund...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/04/10

Donghee Auto Co., Ltd., Seosan Plant Morning (Picanto) (2004-), Ray (2011-), EV Ray (2011-2018, 2023-), Stonic MHV(2023-); PBV EV NiroPLUS (2022-2024) Donghee Auto Plant, producing Kia models, a joint venture between Donghee Industry and Kia. - Number of Employees: 175 (as of December,2024) - Production started in 2004. - Donghee Auto was established as a joint venture between an auto parts supplier Donghee Industrial Co., and Kia Motor in Dece...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/25

Geneva Show Kia announces all-new Stonic compact crossover in Europe Kia launches international environmental initiative RE100 in earnest with South Korea's largest PPA Kia Gwangmyeong plant ready to produce EV3 and EV4 Kia presents roadmap to lead global electrification era through EVs, HEVs and PBVs Hyundai Motor Group completes EVO Plant, its first dedicated EV plant Kia unveils EV4 models at 2025 Kia EV Day in Spain Kia delays EV4 indefinit...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/25

ependency on costly sensors like LiDAR and radar. Hyundai Motor and Kia also expect Vision Pulse to extend its utility across diverse sectors, including industrial mobility and disaster response. The two companies are also testing Vision Pulse technology in live industrial settings, such as the Kia PBV Conversion Center and Busan Port Authority. (Kia press release on January 30, 2026)...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/06

Hyundai WIA to expand integrated thermal management system business Hyundai WIA Corporation announced that it would expand its integrated thermal management system business. The company began producing integrated thermal management systems for electric vehicles (EVs) in July 2025 and is supplying them to Kia Corporation for the Kia PV5 purpose-built vehicle (PBV). The company plans to deliver the products for the Kia PV7 large-sized PBV, starting...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/17

r the future, such as improving product competitiveness, electrification, SDVs, hydrogen products, and basic technology development. Capital investments will focus on dedicated electric vehicle (EV) plants, manufacturing innovation, etc. In the second half of 2025, the EVO Plant, Kia's dedicated EV PBV plant at the Kia Hwaseong Plant, is expected to be completed and begin production. In addition, Hyundai Motor Company plans to mass-produce a larg...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/12/05

LG), production is scheduled to begin at the end of 2025.   On the other hand, Kia alone will aim to produce 1.26 million BEVs (BEV proportion 30%) by 2030. It began production of the Carens Clavis EV at its plant in India in July 2025. As part of its unique strategy, the company will focus on its PBV (Purpose Built Vehicle) business, which provides exclusive vehicles to customers.   In July 2023, a battery research center was established joint...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/12/01

Kia to showcase PBV line-up at SOLUTRANS 2025 On November 12, Kia announced its participation in SOLUTRANS 2025, where the company will showcase its expanding all-electric PBV line-up. A key highlight will be the unveiling of the new PV5 Chassis Cab during Kia’s press conference on November 18, led by Kia Europe’s President & CEO Marc Hedrich and COO Sjoerd Knipping. Visitors will also see the PV5 Crew and PV5 Cargo Long (L2H1) models, as wel...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/17

e the safety and efficiency of autonomous driving vehicles dramatically. (From a press release on September 15, 2025) 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 addi...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2025/11/13