Kia PBV Concept Lineup | Manufacturer Image Kia just dropped one of the most exciting concepts of Consumer Electronics Show 2024 in Las Vegas — especially for those of us who loved building body ...

Kia’s PBV business will challenge rivals like Volkswagen with the ID.Buzz. Ford, GM, Rivian, and others are also advancing purpose-built electric vans. Kia’s first electric van, the PV5 ...

The PBV5, to be followed by the smaller PBV1 and large PBV 7, is a new lineup of electric vans set up for fleets, mobility uses, and even as robotaxis.

Kia’s first electric PBV, the PV5 Concept (Source: Kia) Although Ford, Stellantis, Renault, and Mercedes lead the market, the models are electric conversions based on ICE platforms.

Kia says the PBV is designed to be “solid [and] robust” — though that is sure to be a challenge given the nature of modular designs with their multiple points of possible failure.

In the near term, don't expect to hot-swap bodies. The PBV line will start with a more conventional PV5 offering, in regular van form factors: high roof, chassis cab, robotaxi (called PV5-R) and a ...

Kia Unveils the PV5 Ahead of 2025 Kia EV Day Marking the first entry in its new “Platform Beyond Vehicle” (PBV) strategy. Automotive Feb 20, 2025 Arthur Parkhouse ...

Kia is currently building a plant in South Korea’s Gyeonggi province to produce battery-powered PBVs, which it originally referred to as purpose-built vehicles, from 2026. The facility will have ...

Kia has announced it will redefine the term PBV as 'Platform Beyond Vehicle' and officially launch its global PBV business at CES 2024 in Las Vegas, USA. The brand is set to introduce its future ...