- Kia was the first of its planned spectrum of specially built vehicles to unveiled the PV5
- The PV5 is an electrical medium-sized van that Kia will offer in passenger and freight forms
- Availability and prices still have to be announced
Kia will offer a first look at his new PV5, an electric medium -sized van, during a special one Kia EV Day Presentation in Tarragona, Spain, on February 24th.
The event will also have the unveiling of the EV4 compact limousine and the hatch as well as the updates of Kia’s electrification strategy. Detailed information on the PV5 and the EV4 are expected to follow on February 27, including potential information on the availability of the USA.
The PV5 is the first in Kia’s planned list of specially built vehicles (PBVS)Developed to meet certain customer needs such as delivery transcers and shuttles. Kia has confirmed that both passenger and commercial versions of the PV5 will be available, whereby additional derivatives are possible through proper after-fighting. The car manufacturer even teased a robust PV5 concept that is suitable for overlanding at the Sema show 2024.
With regard to the design, the passenger PV5 A shows Individual cavity tailgate doorWhile the freight version for conventional split tail doors is decided and the additional windows are missing that are found on the passenger model. Kia also promised unprecedented flexibility and adaptation for its PBVs, with some models being even offered in CAB chassis form.
Kia PBV concepts
While Kia has not yet published complete specifications, a PV5 concept that contained 2024 CES used a modified version of HE-GMP platform of the Yundai Motor Group. As with KIAS EV3 Electric subcompact crossover, it contained a less expensive single engine and 400-volt configuration instead of the 800 volt setup with two engine that can be found in the EV6 and EV9.
The PV5 concept has about 183 inches with a wheelbase of almost 118 inches. The production version is expected to be similar in size. For comparison, the US SPEC Volkswagen Id.buzz, a likely PV5 rival, measures a 127.5-inch wheel stand of 195.3 inches long. For buyers who need even more space, Kia also presented that PV7 concept at CESA larger electrical van with a length of over 207 inches.
In addition to the PV5, Kia has confirmed plans for Start A PBV for taxiservicesBased on the Niro Compact Crossover. This step underlines the commitment of the KIA to expand its EV list in order to meet various mobility requirements.
