Kia PV5 Redefines Mobility By means of Versatile Design and Progressive Options at Kia EV Day

• Kia unveils full particulars of the PV5, the primary devoted mannequin in its Platform Past Car (PBV) enterprise technique
• Out there in Passenger, Cargo configurations from launch
• Pioneering mobility developments by product, manufacturing, and software program options
• Modular design delivers unprecedented adaptability, with fast and seamless interchanging of physique kinds
• Vary of as much as 400 km and 30-minute fast-charging functionality guarantee sensible efficiency for enterprise and leisure use
• Kia PV5 to be out there in Korean and European markets beginning within the second half of 2025, followed by launches in different markets sequentially

Kia Company unveiled its new PV5 on the 2025 Kia EV Day, held in Tarragona, Spain. The PV5, a mid-sized Automotive Derived Van (CDV), is the primary manufacturing mannequin to debut underneath Kia’s devoted Platform Past Car (PBV) international enterprise technique. It redefines house and mobility with modern modularization, providing unmatched flexibility.

The PV5 is obtainable in three physique kinds: Passenger, Cargo and Chassis Cab. Like all future Kia PBV fashions, the PV5 will leverage the model’s world-leading EV expertise to fulfil the varied wants of a broad buyer base by offering unprecedented flexibility and customization by modern modularization.

All Kia PBV fashions, together with the PV5, will likely be constructed on the model’s modern ‘E-GMP.S’ platform, a devoted battery-electric skateboard structure that enables for versatile mixtures of varied automobile our bodies.

“By integrating the clear effectivity of an electrical powertrain with the unprecedented flexibility of our new PBV structure and advancing our product, software program, and manufacturing improvements, the PV5 embodies our core values as a sustainable mobility options supplier,” stated Ho Sung Track, President and CEO at Kia.

“Trendy automobiles have develop into extremely complicated, however with the PV5, Kia has united a number of cutting-edge applied sciences towards the objective of simplifying customers’ mobility experiences. This removes complexity from their private transport wants and frees them to give attention to the pursuit of their ambitions and fulfilment of their passions.”

What are probably the most modern parts of Kia’s PBV mannequin?

Abstract:

• Kia’s E-GMP.S is tailor-made for PBVs, streamlining growth by standardized parts whereas permitting for versatile automobile designs.
• Kia goals to enhance buyer expertise and effectivity with a devoted PBV manufacturing facility (EVO Plant) and plans for a conversion heart, guaranteeing high-quality automobile manufacturing and complete help by warranties and predictive upkeep providers.
• Kia is increasing its software program ecosystem by opening information entry, enabling exterior partnerships, and fostering a scalable app ecosystem to boost connectivity and the consumer expertise.

Kia’s confidence in PBVs is anchored in three core areas of innovation: product, manufacturing, and software program.

The corporate’s Electrical-International Modular Platform for Service (E-GMP.S) is a PBV-dedicated platform and a primary for Hyundai Motor Group. This platform builds upon the prevailing strengths of Hyundai’s electrical automobile platform, E-GMP, whereas focusing particularly on assembly the real-world wants of PBV enterprise prospects. On the core of this innovation is the Built-in Modular Structure (IMA), which standardizes important parts resembling batteries and motors. This method streamlines automobile growth, reduces prices, and in the end enhances competitiveness within the market.

The E-GMP.S platform makes use of a skateboard idea, permitting for various higher physique designs to be built-in right into a flat base. This versatility empowers Kia to develop a variety of PBVs, catering to varied segments from small to massive fashions.

Moreover, Kia has developed the Versatile Physique System, an modern expertise that permits the modular meeting of physique parts, akin to assembling a puzzle. This functionality permits Kia to successfully deal with the varied wants of its prospects by offering normal fashions together with Passenger, Cargo, Chassis-Cab, WAV (Wheelchair Accessible Car), and Household. Moreover, it should characteristic conversion fashions together with the Crew, Drop Aspect, Field Van, Freezer Field, Prime (superior mannequin based mostly on Passenger), and Gentle Camper.

By way of product options, Kia incorporates the superior electrification capabilities beforehand seen in its EVs into its PBVs, maximizing productiveness and operational effectivity. Moreover, Kia enhances the automobile possession expertise with sturdy warranties for each normal and transformed fashions, alongside modern predictive upkeep providers that leverage automobile information to considerably scale back downtime.

To optimize manufacturing, Kia has established a devoted PBV plant generally known as the ‘EVO Plant.’ This plant employs a versatile and environment friendly manufacturing course of, using each conveyor and cell-based programs. Furthermore, Kia plans to determine a conversion heart for custom-made automobile manufacturing, geared toward saving prospects money and time whereas minimizing waste. This heart will present high-quality transformed automobiles absolutely backed by Kia’s guarantee.

Moreover, based mostly on suggestions from numerous enterprise prospects within the international market, Kia will proceed to create new worth by the PBV enterprise platform by collaborating with main international conversion companions resembling BraunAbility and software program companions like 42dot and Samsung Electronics.

Kia has built-in an Android Automotive Working System (AAOS)-based in-vehicle infotainment (IVI) system in its PBV automobiles to supply a wider vary of app providers and enhance usability for enterprise companions.

To supply a seamless buyer expertise, Kia is specializing in the built-in supply of automobiles and options that improve enterprise effectivity—a bonus that conventional gentle industrial automobiles (LCVs) have struggled to realize. Kia can also be establishing partnerships with numerous shoppers and corporations to solidify its PBV enterprise platform. A notable collaboration with Samsung Electronics extends Samsung’s IoT platform, SmartThings Professional, to Kia PBVs, thereby providing enterprise prospects a linked expertise that bridges their automobiles to the broader office IoT ecosystem.

What are the important thing variations between every model of the Kia PV5?

Abstract:

• The PV5 Passenger incorporates a three-row seat configuration, which may be optimized for baggage or tenting situations and has been developed with ride-hailing use instances in thoughts.
• The PV5 Cargo (Excessive Roof) gives as much as 5.1 m³ of capability, with normal, lengthy, and high-roof variations out there. An non-obligatory L-track mounting system supplies unprecedented flexibility, whereas V2L performance improves effectivity.
• The PV5 Chassis Cab is provided as an unfinished automobile, with a shared cabin, which makes use of the entrance part of the PV5 Cargo. It has been developed to help a various vary of conversion configurations, from Drop Aspect to Freezer Field fashions.

PV5 Passenger

The PV5 Passenger is supplied with the newest comfort options, permitting it to transition seamlessly between private and enterprise use.

These embody passenger-level facilities, a spacious inside and cargo space, a lift-up tailgate, and fold-and-dive seating choices. The automobile’s open-source platform is designed to facilitate the set up and use of varied equipment, considerably enhancing passenger comfort.

The PV5 Passenger’s inside relies on a three-row seat configuration which gives quite a few utilization potentialities. In its 2-3-0 structure, for instance, the primary and second rows are used for seating, and the third row is utilized as a spacious baggage space, complemented by a backside baggage tray and facet storage trays for optimum house utilization. 

On this set-up, the second-row seats’ reclining and folding capabilities, paired with a flat board, create a really perfect setup for a weekend tenting journey. Within the 1-2-3 seat structure, the house to the correct of the driving force can function a multi-storage and baggage space.

All through the event of its PBV enterprise, Kia has collaborated with international companions to make sure the PV5 is as relevant to their use instances as potential. For instance, collaboration with Uber from the early phases of PV5 growth noticed explicit consideration paid to the ache factors of Uber customers. In consequence, the PV5 will be capable of serve a number of use instances for riders and needs to be eligible for a number of Uber product classes. Moreover, Kia plans to interact in collaborative discussions to assist drivers and fleet companions to study extra concerning the automobiles.

PV5 Cargo

The PV5 Cargo gives an in depth stage of buyer selection with three specs: Customary, Lengthy, and Excessive-roof, with the Excessive-roof additionally out there in a Stroll-By means of model, making it the optimum selection for these in want of automobiles to boost enterprise effectivity. It gives a most cargo house of 5.1 m³, offering aggressive cargo capability in contrast with conventional CDVs (Automotive Derived Vans), and is able to accommodating two Euro pallets. With a low cargo room step peak of simply 419mm, the PV5 Cargo moreover minimizes the burden of loading and unloading items.

The Customary and Lengthy specs are designed with a typical two-seat passenger structure, with a three-seat structure non-obligatory. The Excessive Roof specification consists of an extra roof console as normal. Within the two-seat structure, there’s a distinctive Stroll-By means of specification supplied as an choice that incorporates a sinking passenger seat and partition with a sliding door, offering simpler entry to the cargo space.

Kia’s designers have additionally taken a recent, industry-transforming method to the PV5 Cargo’s spacious load space. The non-obligatory L-track mounting system supplies an unprecedented stage of flexibility, just like the versatile storage platform within the PV5 Passenger. This technique may be put in all through the cargo space, with two rows on both sides of the cargo space, two rows alongside the headlining, and one row on the partition wall (out there completely within the Stroll-By means of variant). The tracks accommodate sliding tie-down rings that may be positioned in numerous areas to safe cargo successfully.

The V2L performance inside the cargo space supplies handy energy entry, bettering work effectivity, whereas Kia’s sturdy information assortment and evaluation capabilities comprehensively improve the productiveness of PV5 prospects’ fleets.

This data-driven method permits predictive upkeep, reduces accident charges and restore prices, and ensures faster accident decision and automobile servicing, minimizing downtime. Kia collaborates with fleet administration service suppliers to boost the working expertise for PV5 prospects by producing high-quality information, which is made out there in API format for improved automobile management and enterprise outcomes.

PV5 Chassis Cab

The PV5 Chassis Cab has been developed to help a various vary of conversion configurations. Designed to challenge a seamless, constant visible circulation alongside its size by particulars like a chamfered physique, the Chassis Cab is provided as an incomplete automobile, with a shared cabin which makes use of the entrance part of the PV5 Cargo.

To the rear, a flat construction with facet collision safety for the battery and extra mounting brackets for cargo physique installations (deck, field, and so on.) permits for optimum customization. Enhanced scalability for exterior gadgets can also be supplied.

Envisaged use instances for the PV5 Chassis Cab vary from the Drop Aspect to Freezer Field fashions, with the automobile’s 4,525mm size permitting room for a variety of {custom} modifications.

What extra variants of the Kia PV5 can be found?

Abstract:

• A number of additional iterations of the PV5 will likely be made out there, each by Kia immediately and through partnerships with international conversion corporations.
• Two of the primary extra variants would be the PV5 Crew, which options numerous cargo securing choices, resembling lashing factors and L-tracks, and the PV5 Wheelchair Accessible Car (WAV), which improves mobility for disabled customers.

Demonstrating the flexibleness supplied by the PV5 and Kia’s E-GMP.S platform, the automobile may be additional tailor-made for particular use instances.

The PV5 Crew is a flagship conversion mannequin developed by Kia. It options numerous cargo securing choices resembling lashing factors and L-tracks, providing conversion specs beforehand out there solely by exterior modifications, now immediately supplied and assured by Kia.

Moreover, the Drop Aspect, Field Van, and Freezer Field variants are set to launch, with plans to repeatedly increase the conversion lineup to incorporate tenting automobiles and premium choices for personal prospects.

Kia has additionally developed the PV5 WAV to deal with the ache factors of people who use wheelchairs, their households, and caregivers, in addition to drivers.

To enhance accessibility, a ‘facet entry’ characteristic has been created with common design rules in thoughts, permitting each basic passengers and wheelchair customers to board the automobile by the identical facet entry level. This ensures equitable entry for all people, enhancing inclusivity and comfort. This method not solely facilitates easy accessibility from the curb but additionally improves security and excessive sturdiness, with a quick-use ramp that helps a load of as much as 300 kg. The PV5 WAV additionally incorporates a user-friendly, common wheelchair belt fastening system and permits for ahead visibility by second-row seating entry. Comfort is enhanced for accompanying passengers with a third-row tip-up seat design that facilitates straightforward boarding for each the wheelchair consumer and their companion.

The PV5 WAV mannequin is designed to offer not only a automobile for enterprise functions but additionally to supply enhanced mobility freedom for people with bodily disabilities.

Kia goals to offer additional optimized PBV merchandise by its conversion enterprise framework, tailor-made to fulfill various buyer wants. Moreover, the corporate plans to increase its PBV enterprise by partnerships with international conversion corporations, growing a variety of conversion fashions based mostly on collaboration and certification programs.

What are the battery and powertrain choices for the Kia PV5?

Abstract:

• A selection of 51.5 kWh or 71.2 kWh battery for all variations, with an extra 43.3 kWh choice for the PV5 Cargo
• 120 kW entrance motor producing 250 Nm of torque
• Specification-dependent vary of as much as 400km, with a fast-charging time of half-hour

All variations of the Kia PV5 are powered by a selection of 51.5 kWh or 71.2 kWh NCM battery, with an extra 43.3 kWh LFP battery choice for the PV5 Cargo. This drives a 120 kW entrance motor producing 250 Nm of torque.

The PV5 incorporates a ‘cell-to-pack’ battery system, which eliminates the necessity for modules by immediately integrating the cells into the battery pack, leading to improved power effectivity.

When geared up with the 71.2 kWh battery, the PV5 Passenger achieves a variety of as much as 400 km_^[1]. The Kia PV5 gives a fast-charging time from 10% to 80% of half-hour_^[2].

What’s the Kia PV5’s design philosophy?

The PV5’s up to date design is impressed by Kia’s award-winning ‘Opposites United’ design philosophy. Transcending the styling of conventional logistics automobiles, it gives a recent aesthetic that emphasizes flexibility and customization by modularization.

The PV5 combines a smooth higher physique with a sturdy, technical decrease part. Signature technical lighting integrates seamlessly with the automobile’s A-pillar, crowning a clear profile which speaks to how Kia’s PBV expertise redefines house and mobility. Black geometric wheel arch claddings and rocker panels relay an ultra-capable, go-anywhere character, whereas the sturdy decrease bumper corners are interchangeable, serving each aesthetic and protecting capabilities.

The PV5’s design additionally performs a key position in automobile security, with explicit consideration paid to

improved ahead and facet visibility by optimized cowl factors and beltline heights.

What improvements does the Kia PV5 supply in coloration, supplies, and end?

Abstract:

• Vibrant colours inside and outside are paired with sturdy, easy-to-clean, sustainable supplies.
• Kia has additionally utilized modern eco-friendly supplies, together with TPO, as a sturdy and easy-to-clean flooring various to PVC.

With the PV5, Kia goals to innovate in each space, together with by the usage of coloration, supplies, and finishes.

Kia’s design workforce has included vibrant colours each inside and outside, paired with sturdy, easy-to-clean, sustainable supplies that not solely improve performance but additionally considerably enhance the consumer and passenger expertise.

The inside finishes of all three PV5 fashions showcase a palette of daring colours impressed by nature, together with Deep Navy, Dove Grey, Espresso Brown, Terracotta Brown, and Iceberg Inexperienced.

The PV5 Passenger additionally introduces 4 thrilling new exterior colours: Tender Mint Gloss, Lakehouse Grey Gloss, Frost Blue Gloss and, completely for Korean market conversion fashions, Metal Grey Matte.

Kia has additionally utilized modern eco-friendly supplies, together with thermoplastic olefin (TPO), for the primary time, which serves as a sturdy and easy-to-clean flooring various to polyvinyl chloride (PVC). Seat cowl choices additionally embody Bio Polyurethane (PU).

What are the standout options of the Kia PV5’s inside?

Abstract:

• A modular inside permits PV5 customers to create bespoke configurations that improve each work and leisure time.
• The cabin’s geometric design ensures environment friendly house utilization with a flexible and versatile storage tray platform, providing a number of adjustable storage zones.
• Different user-friendly options embody cup holders within the ground console, a coat hook on the help deal with, and baggage nets for simple storage.

The PV5’s inside makes use of an open-box idea that gives versatile house and gives an modern vary of good storage options. This design maximizes effectivity by using house with minimal configurations.

All three variants characteristic a driver zone optimized to fulfill the operator’s wants. The cabin’s geometric design ensures environment friendly house utilization, whereas the ultra-low beltline supplies optimum visibility, complemented by storage areas at each the highest and backside of the crash pad. Simplified vertical and horizontal graphics create a minimalist atmosphere, whereas the management structure permits the driving force to focus fully on the street.

Serving as a clean canvas, the PV5 permits customers to create bespoke configurations and options that improve each work and leisure time. Modular choices and custom-designed merchandise may be optimized to additional enhance usability.

Particularly, Kia has launched ‘Kia AddGear’ for the PV5, enabling prospects to customise the automobile’s inside with modular equipment that resemble tailor-made furnishings. This modern system permits for simple addition or modification of parts even after the automobile buy, enhancing the possession expertise.

By means of versatile and versatile AddGear storage zones inside the cabin, Kia introduces a brand new dimension in customizable storage, with a number of storage areas inside the particular person trays. Within the Passenger mannequin, trays are strategically positioned on the left facet of the driving force’s seat, on the rear of the ground console, on the third seat row help deal with, and on the bags space trim.

Within the Passenger mannequin (2-3-0 configuration), storage compartments are strategically situated in a number of areas: the crashpad, glovebox, ground console, driver’s and passenger’s seat zones, and all through the second and third rows, together with the decrease baggage ground and baggage trim.

The second-row cabin features a footrest and handy USB ports for passengers, situated on the edges of the driving force’s seat again cushion. A heated seat characteristic is built-in into the edges of the second-row seat covers, whereas a rear pocket has been added to the driving force’s seat for improved group. Clients can select between a set or sliding glass window within the second-row door trim to boost openness.

Different user-friendly options embody cup holders within the ground console, a coat hook on the help deal with, and baggage nets for simple storage.

What are the expertise and connectivity options of the Kia PV5?

Abstract:

• The PV5 incorporates a 7-inch instrument cluster and a 12.9-inch navigation display screen.
• Android Automotive OS-based infotainment system and app market allow the usage of business-specific functions.
• Over-the-air (OTA) updates guarantee customers at all times expertise the newest specification.
• Car-to-Load (V2L) functionality additional expands the chances for electrical automobile prospects.

The PV5 options a big show unusual in different LCVs, together with a 7-inch instrument cluster and a 12.9-inch navigation display screen, in addition to Digital Key 2.0 expertise (NFC+BLE+UWB) for enhanced automobile entry.

The Android Automotive OS-based IVI (In-Car Infotainment) system and app market allow the usage of business-specific functions.

Over-the-Air (OTA) updates for energy electronics, battery administration programs, and different controllers present an expertise of utilizing a automobile with the newest specs for its whole life cycle, from buy by to disposal.

The Car-to-Load (V2L) functionality additional expands the chances for electrical automobile prospects, enhancing the flexibility of car utilization.

When and the place will the Kia PV5 go on sale?

Gross sales of the PV5 fashions will start in Korea and Europe within the second half of this yr, adopted by launches in different markets in 2026. Conversion fashions are set to begin manufacturing sequentially between 2025 and 2026. Pre-orders are anticipated to start within the first half of this yr for Korean and European markets.

What’s the full specification of the Kia PV5?

※ Specs proven above are based mostly on Kia’s inside measurement requirements.

※ Specs could differ by nation of launch.

Editor’s notice: The statistics supplied are based mostly on preliminary information and replicate the meant targets as of Kia EV Day. These figures are topic to alter based mostly on precise testing outcomes and different related components. Product specs, options, and availability could fluctuate by area and nation.