- Kia has revealed the PV5 as the primary of its deliberate vary of purpose-built autos
- The PV5 is an electrical midsize van that Kia will provide in passenger and cargo kinds
- Availability and pricing have but to be introduced
Kia is ready to supply a primary have a look at its new PV5, an electrical midsize van, throughout a particular Kia EV Day presentation in Tarragona, Spain, on February 24.
The occasion may even characteristic the revealing of the EV4 compact sedan and hatch, together with updates on Kia’s electrification technique. Full particulars on the PV5 and EV4 are anticipated to comply with on Feb. 27, together with potential data on U.S. availability.
The PV5 is the primary in Kia’s deliberate lineup of purpose-built autos (PBVs), designed to cater to particular buyer wants, resembling supply vans and shuttles. Kia has confirmed that each passenger and industrial variations of the PV5 will likely be out there, with further derivatives doable via correct upfitting. The automaker even teased a rugged PV5 idea suited to overlanding on the 2024 SEMA Present.
When it comes to design, the passenger PV5 incorporates a single lift-up tailgate door, whereas the cargo model opts for typical break up rear doorways and lacks the additional home windows discovered on the passenger mannequin. Kia has additionally promised unprecedented flexibility and customization for its PBVs, with some fashions even provided in cab-chassis kind.
Kia PBV Ideas
Whereas Kia has but to launch full specs, a PV5 idea unveiled at 2024 CES utilized a modified model of Hyundai Motor Group’s E-GMP platform. Like Kia’s EV3 electrical subcompact crossover, it featured a less-expensive single front-mounted motor and 400-volt configuration, reasonably than the dual-motor, 800-volt setup discovered within the EV6 and EV9.
The PV5 idea measured roughly 183 inches in size with a wheelbase of practically 118 inches. The manufacturing model is predicted to be comparable in measurement. For comparability, the U.S.-spec Volkswagen ID.Buzz, a probable PV5 rival, measures 195.3 inches lengthy with a 127.5-inch wheelbase. For patrons needing much more area, Kia additionally showcased the PV7 idea at CES, a bigger electrical van stretching over 207 inches in size.
Along with the PV5, Kia has confirmed plans to launch a PBV for taxi companies, based mostly on the Niro compact crossover. This transfer additional underscores Kia’s dedication to increasing its EV lineup to satisfy numerous mobility wants.
