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Kia PBV?
What can you do?

Accessible and convenient
for all, right?

So, it's really this easy to go
anywhere I want?

Can you even turn into my own
pop-up store?

So, you're better at loading cargo
and know better routes?

I'm guessing you can't just magically
turn into something totally different…right?

Kia PBV.
An all-set answer to all your mobility needs.
The Kia Concept PV5 People mover & Mobile workshop
<b>The Kia Concept PV5</b> is Kia's first dedicated PBV, scheduled to be released in 2025, and is being developed as a mid model considering the scalability of various businesses such as urban passenger and cargo transportation. Customers can choose a configuration that suits their needs and preferences, based on three body types: Basic (Passenger), Van (Delivery), and Chassis Cab. Kia also plans to develop a Robotaxi model using autonomous driving technology.
The Kia Concept PV5 is Kia's first dedicated PBV, scheduled to be released in 2025, and is being developed as a mid model considering the scalability of various businesses such as urban passenger and cargo transportation. Customers can choose a configuration that suits their needs and preferences, based on three body types: Basic (Passenger), Van (Delivery), and Chassis Cab. Kia also plans to develop a Robotaxi model using autonomous driving technology.
Development concept
Development concept
The Kia Concept PV5 Basic (Passenger) provides expandability and a sense of spaciousness so that everyone can get on board and move in comfortably. Equipped with wide double doors and class-leading cargo space thanks to the Kia PBV's electric platform, it takes into account the transportation of not only passengers but also their precious cargo and luggage.
Special features
Special features
The Kia Concept PV5 Basic (Passenger) is available in a variety of seat configurations. Customers are provided with the vehicle that best suits their purpose of use, Seat ergonomics and cushioning is also continuously innovated to improve driver and passenger comfort. The passenger seats can be folded for additional storage space, while the futuristic design and engineering make Kia’s PBV the right choice for both businesses and individuals.
Main domain
Main domain
The Kia Concept PV5 Basic (Passenger) is a perfect solution for urban passenger transportation such as taxis, ride hailing/sharing, and vehicles for people with disabilities. We confidently recommend it to customers in such businesses looking for a new electric vehicle solution. If you are interested, please contact us and we will respond to your every need.
Development concept
Development concept
The Kia Concept PV5 Van is designed to be optimized for cargo transport. Thanks to its advantages of a low ground clearance and flat platform, we have maximized interior space so that even an adult can comfortably stand upright.
Special features
Special features
You can choose a vehicle that suits your work and payload needs among three different-sized models (Standard, Long, and High Roof). Through collaboration with conversion partners, the vehicles can be converted into various forms (racked, refrigerated, etc.). And the low ground clearance based on the Kia PBV's electric platform contributes to improved safety and efficiency for drivers and passengers.
Main domain
Main domain
The Kia Concept PV5 Van is suitable for various service industries, including transportation of small-and medium-sized cargo and utilities. If you're in this business and are looking for a new vehicle, we confidently recommend The Kia Concept PV5 Van. If you are interested, please contact us and we will respond to your every need.
Development concept
Development concept
The Kia Concept PV5 Chassis Cab emphasizes possibilities and usefulness in a flexible utility vehicle. The Chassis Cab model has only chassis rails and a cab, with no additional components such as a cargo container. Customers can convert the rear of the vehicle to suit their business and lifestyle needs, and Kia plans to provide a range of high-quality conversions through collaborations with dedicated conversion partners.
Main domain
Main domain
The Kia Concept PV5 Chassis Cab is suitable for anyone who wants to maximize business utility through conversion. It is also great for individuals who want to customize the vehicle to fit their lifestyle. If you are interested, please contact us and we will respond to your every need.
Development concept
Development concept
To prepare for the future era of autonomous driving, Hyundai Motor Group established Motional, a joint venture for autonomous driving technology, with Aptiv. We are also developing a Robotaxi business using The Kia Concept PV5 with the goal of launching globally in late 2020s.
Main domain
Main domain
The Kia Concept PV5-R (Robotaxi) will lead a paradigm shift in the global mobility industry by utilizing Motional's level 4 autonomous driving technology. We confidently recommend it to customers in the taxi and ride-hailing industry, considering utilizing unmanned vehicles in the future.
  • Development concept
    Development concept
    The Kia Concept PV5 Basic (Passenger) provides expandability and a sense of spaciousness so that everyone can get on board and move in comfortably. Equipped with wide double doors and class-leading cargo space thanks to the Kia PBV's electric platform, it takes into account the transportation of not only passengers but also their precious cargo and luggage.
    Special features
    Special features
    The Kia Concept PV5 Basic (Passenger) is available in a variety of seat configurations. Customers are provided with the vehicle that best suits their purpose of use, Seat ergonomics and cushioning is also continuously innovated to improve driver and passenger comfort. The passenger seats can be folded for additional storage space, while the futuristic design and engineering make Kia’s PBV the right choice for both businesses and individuals.
    Main domain
    Main domain
    The Kia Concept PV5 Basic (Passenger) is a perfect solution for urban passenger transportation such as taxis, ride hailing/sharing, and vehicles for people with disabilities. We confidently recommend it to customers in such businesses looking for a new electric vehicle solution. If you are interested, please contact us and we will respond to your every need.
  • Van
    Development concept
    Development concept
    The Kia Concept PV5 Van is designed to be optimized for cargo transport. Thanks to its advantages of a low ground clearance and flat platform, we have maximized interior space so that even an adult can comfortably stand upright.
    Special features
    Special features
    You can choose a vehicle that suits your work and payload needs among three different-sized models (Standard, Long, and High Roof). Through collaboration with conversion partners, the vehicles can be converted into various forms (racked, refrigerated, etc.). And the low ground clearance based on the Kia PBV's electric platform contributes to improved safety and efficiency for drivers and passengers.
    Main domain
    Main domain
    The Kia Concept PV5 Van is suitable for various service industries, including transportation of small-and medium-sized cargo and utilities. If you're in this business and are looking for a new vehicle, we confidently recommend The Kia Concept PV5 Van. If you are interested, please contact us and we will respond to your every need.
  • Development concept
    Development concept
    The Kia Concept PV5 Chassis Cab emphasizes possibilities and usefulness in a flexible utility vehicle. The Chassis Cab model has only chassis rails and a cab, with no additional components such as a cargo container. Customers can convert the rear of the vehicle to suit their business and lifestyle needs, and Kia plans to provide a range of high-quality conversions through collaborations with dedicated conversion partners.
    Main domain
    Main domain
    The Kia Concept PV5 Chassis Cab is suitable for anyone who wants to maximize business utility through conversion. It is also great for individuals who want to customize the vehicle to fit their lifestyle. If you are interested, please contact us and we will respond to your every need.
  • Development concept
    Development concept
    To prepare for the future era of autonomous driving, Hyundai Motor Group established Motional, a joint venture for autonomous driving technology, with Aptiv. We are also developing a Robotaxi business using The Kia Concept PV5 with the goal of launching globally in late 2020s.
    Main domain
    Main domain
    The Kia Concept PV5-R (Robotaxi) will lead a paradigm shift in the global mobility industry by utilizing Motional's level 4 autonomous driving technology. We confidently recommend it to customers in the taxi and ride-hailing industry, considering utilizing unmanned vehicles in the future.
The Kia Concept PV7 Cargo delivery & Multi van
<b>The Kia Concept PV7</b> is Kia's second PBV and boasts the largest cargo space in the lineup. In addition to inheriting the features of The Kia PV5, The Kia PV7 will be even more optimized for our customers’ businesses thanks to advanced software-based solutions and services.
The Kia Concept PV7 is Kia's second PBV and boasts the largest cargo space in the lineup. In addition to inheriting the features of The Kia PV5, The Kia PV7 will be even more optimized for our customers’ businesses thanks to advanced software-based solutions and services.
Development concept
Development concept
The Kia Concept PV7 features a spacious interior that can transport a large number of passengers and over-sized cargo. Various body types and seat/space configurations are possible depending on the purpose of use, equipped with driving/safety convenience specifications optimized for each customer's business.
Main domain
Main domain
The Kia Concept PV7 is suitable for large logistics/distribution companies, contract drivers, multi-seat shuttles, ride-hailing, and small business owners, as it is based on spaciousness, low ground clearance, and significant torque/power. If you are interested, please contact us and we will respond to your every need.
  • Development concept
    The Kia Concept PV7 features a spacious interior that can transport a large number of passengers and over-sized cargo. Various body types and seat/space configurations are possible depending on the purpose of use, equipped with driving/safety convenience specifications optimized for each customer's business.
  • Main domain
    The Kia Concept PV7 is suitable for large logistics/distribution companies, contract drivers, multi-seat shuttles, ride-hailing, and small business owners, as it is based on spaciousness, low ground clearance, and significant torque/power. If you are interested, please contact us and we will respond to your every need.
The Kia Concept PV1 Urban-optimized mobility
<b>The Kia Concept PV1</b> is Kia's small PBV planned to be developed to respond to mobility needs due to the spread of ultra-urbanization, e-commerce, and the gig economy. It reflects the needs of customers who want to freely select various vehicle size within a single brand according to their business needs.
The Kia Concept PV1 is Kia's small PBV planned to be developed to respond to mobility needs due to the spread of ultra-urbanization, e-commerce, and the gig economy. It reflects the needs of customers who want to freely select various vehicle size within a single brand according to their business needs.
Development concept
Development concept
The Kia Concept PV1 targets a compact size for delivery and car sharing in the city center, with new technologies to provide agile mobility in tight spaces. The Kia Concept PV1's agility and The Kia Concept PV7's generous cargo capacity will work in synergy to optimize last-mile delivery solutions.
  • Development concept
    The Kia Concept PV1 targets a compact size for delivery and car sharing in the city center, with new technologies to provide agile mobility in tight spaces. The Kia Concept PV1's agility and The Kia Concept PV7's generous cargo capacity will work in synergy to optimize last-mile delivery solutions.
PBV Use case for every inspiration
  • Pop-up store
    Pop-up store
    Do you need your own portable store?
    With wide space and low ground clearance that allows you to stand up while working, you can freely configure the store you want, and you can also use electric power by taking advantage of V2L (Vehicle to Load), the strength of EVs.
  • Cargo delivery
    Cargo delivery
    Do you want to deliver cargo efficiently and safely? The low ground clearance reduces the impact on the body when loading and unloading, while specialized software solutions suggest the optimal driving route.
  • WAV
    WAV

    (Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle)

    Have you had any difficulties using existing means of transportation?
    We plan to equip our PBVs with specialized specifications, as well as develop a specialized taxi model, for convenient use by the transportation vulnerable.
  • Ride-hailing
    Ride-hailing
    Do you need a vehicle to get somewhere in a hurry?
    Do you want to travel comfortably without the stress of driving?
    A spacious interior that can accommodate both passengers and cargo and a variety of driving conveniences provide the best driving experience for both drivers and passengers.