Kia Corporation, the renowned South Korean automobile manufacturer headquartered in Seoul, is all set to revolutionize the electric vehicle (EV) market with the launch of its first dedicated electric van sometime next year. The Korean brand’s first dedicated electric van will be based on its innovative Platform Beyond Vehicle (PBV), a revolutionary platform that integrates advanced software with purpose-built EVs. As the first-of-its-kind, the PBV has the potential to redefine mobility solutions, offering bespoke interiors and a flexible design.

As per Kia’s claims, the innovative PBS represents total mobility solutions, fusing fit-for-purpose battery-powered, eco-friendly vehicles with high-tech software. The manufacturer believes that the new EVs will pave way for new businesses and lifestyles.

When asked for a comment, Kia President & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Ho Sung Song expressed the company’s excitement about demonstrating their keenness to lead the global PBV market.

Pierre-Martin Bos, PBV director of Kia’s European business, added, “We go further than existing solutions because we have a dedicated EV platform.”

Kia’s PBVs, built on a flexible EV-dedicated platform, redefine the concept of space with customizable interiors. The company has plans to launch a number of small and large electric vans, including the PV1, PV5, and PV7.

Kia’s PBVs, built on a flexible EV-dedicated platform, redefine the concept of space with customizable interiors. The company has plans to launch a number of small and large electric vans, including the PV1, PV5, and PV7.

The PV5, a medium-sized battery-powered van designed for the purposes of delivery and ride-sharing, will be the first electric van to be launched. It is expected to hit the market as soon as next year. It may be noted here that the PV5 is a sibling to the ST1 – the first electric van of the Hyundai brand that was unveiled in the month of March this year. However, the Kia electric van boasts a more futuristic, up-to-date design.

Kia’s bold entry into the electric van segment of the highly-competitive EV market, underscored by its innovative PBV platform, positions the brand as a formidable contender in the evolving landscape of electric mobility. With the planned launch of the PV5 next year, the Korean manufacturer aims to set a new benchmark for electric vans. As the market shifts to electric solutions, Kia aims to leverage advanced technologies and new flexible designs to offer innovative EVs featuring superior functionality, range and affordability.