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PBV Electric Vans Vision

PBV VISION

Discover our range of electric vans, engineered around our PBV Concept. From electric light commercial vehicles (LCVs) to people carriers, Kia's PBV Concept offers advanced mobility and software solutions, for both business and personal use.

Building the best electric van for you

Our PBV electric Van Concept offers a range of 100% electric vans. We will have our full range of Kia PBV Electric Vans for sale from 2026, with more variants being phased in over the coming years.

The Future of Sustainable Mobility Solutions

Designed to better suit diverse customer needs, the Kia PBV Concept goes far beyond the existing conventions of modern commercial vehicles. Using commercial vehicle technology and advanced software solutions, our electric vans will offer different profiles, layouts and interiors, depending on your personal or business needs.

From light commercial vehicles (LCVs) designed to unlock new business opportunities to people carriers that offer flexible travel solutions, Kia's PBV Electric Van range will expand and revolutionise the concept of sustainable mobility.

Kia electric commercial vehicle being used as a pop-up shop, with an open boot and mobile clothes range.

Portable Storefront



Do you need your own portable pop-up store?

With enough space to stand up while working, our PBV Electric Van range lets you freely configure the storefront you want.

And, thanks to our Vehicle-to-Load capabilities, your Kia business van also acts as a mobile power bank for electrical devices on-site. This includes store lights, digital displays for your latest products and services, and more.
Kia electric van with low-step height being used for deliveries.

Cargo Delivery



Do efficiency and safety come as top priorities in your business?

Our vehicles' low step height helps minimise strain, and our suite of specialised software solutions helps you optimise your operations with reliable routing. This makes them ideal as electric cargo delivery vans.
Woman carrying a child hailing a ride in a large Kia people carrier car.

Electric Cab Ride-hailing Concept



Are you looking for a comfortable ride mode of transport?

Our PV5-R electric van Concept offers a spacious interior brimming with smart features - our vision for a future mobility solution. This makes the PV5-R ideal as a taxi van or vehicle, keeping customers comfortable and entertained on every step of their journey.
Future Business

Future Business



Kia will align its PBV business with Hyundai Motor Group's key future businesses of Robotics, AAM (Advanced Air Mobility) and Autonomous driving to ultimately implement them in smart cities.

In the case of Robotics, Kia will revolutionize manufacturing and logistics through Boston Dynamics Stretch and SPOT. AAM will bring smart cities closer to reality by realizing multi-modal services and mobility hub businesses with Supernal. In regards to Autonomous driving, Kia is working on a PV5-R with Motional, and in the near future plans to achieve level 4 autonomous driving with Motional's next-generation system.

Woman carrying a child hailing a ride in a large Kia people carrier car.

Electric Van Solutions



Kia is developing specialized software solutions to increase business efficiency and better transition to a fully electric and autonomous future.

Kia's In-Vehicle Infotainment solution recognizes the driver, their purpose and operational needs in real-time. It then loads the driver's profile, presets and preferences, and provides useful data.

In addition, Kia’s Fleet Management System solution optimises Electric Van operations while ensuring business stability. Vast amounts of data generated during Electric Van operation can be connected with the AI Cloud for efficient fleet management in real time. This provides customers with insights to maximise business operations such as preventive vehicle maintenance.

Finally, Kia will provide optimised EV charging solutions such as charging scheduling and charging stations. In the future, Kia will realise Total Energy Solution by building advanced charging infrastructure such as V2X (Vehicle-to-Everything).
Production System

Production System



Kia began construction on its PBV-dedicated Hwaseong EVO Plant in 2023. The plant will implement an innovative production process that combines a new cell method with the traditional conveyor system and will soon introduce Dynamic Hybrid technology to more flexibly respond to diverse customer needs.

The Kia PBV Electric Vans press reviews

WhatVan? on the Kia Electric Vans

Electric vans

"Kia has announced itself as a new name in the van world with the unveiling of a range of concept vehicles at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. Kia has ambitious plans to launch a range of electric vans in four sizes with multiple body types starting with the PV5, a medium-sized van."

Read more on WhatVan?

Parkers review of the Kia Electric Vans

electric vans

"The first of the Kia electric vans have appeared on public roads, albeit in heavily disguised form. Our photographers have caught the new PV5 testing alongside two likely competitors.

The PV5 small van is the first of the brand’s PBV electric vans that are planned to go on sale in Europe, with it due to arrive in early 2026. Global production will start at the end of 2025 to make this possible."

Read more on Parkers
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Frequently Asked Questions

Do you pay road tax on electric vans? Do you pay road tax on electric vans?

 

Currently, you do not pay road tax on fully electric vans, as zero-emission cars are exempt from vehicle excise duty (VED). However, this is set to change on April 1st 2025, after which electric van drivers will pay vehicle tax in the same way as ICE or diesel owners.

 

All imagery, video and model data is based on the concept models, for illustration purposes only and is subject to change.