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Kia Corporation has officially unveiled its latest innovation, the PV5, at the 2025 Kia EV Day held in Tarragona, Spain. The mid-sized Car Derived Van (CDV) marks the first production model introduced under Kia’s dedicated Platform Beyond Vehicle (PBV) global business strategy, redefining space and mobility with advanced modularization.
Designed to offer unparalleled flexibility, the PV5 is available in three distinct body styles: Passenger, Cargo, and Chassis Cab. As part of Kia’s PBV lineup, the model leverages the company’s cutting-edge electric vehicle (EV) technology, catering to a diverse range of customer needs through its innovative modular design and customization options.
Built on Kia’s state-of-the-art ‘E-GMP.S’ platform, a dedicated battery-electric skateboard architecture, the PV5 allows for seamless integration of different vehicle bodies, ensuring adaptability for various mobility solutions.
Speaking at the launch event, Ho Sung Song, President and CEO of Kia, highlighted the company’s commitment to sustainable mobility solutions. “By integrating the clean efficiency of an electric powertrain with the unprecedented flexibility of our new PBV architecture and advancing our product, software, and manufacturing innovations, the PV5 embodies our core values as a sustainable mobility solutions provider.”
He further emphasized the importance of simplifying mobility experiences through innovation. “Modern vehicles have become incredibly complex, but with the PV5, Kia has united multiple cutting-edge technologies toward the goal of simplifying users’ mobility experiences. This removes complexity from their personal transport needs and frees them to focus on the pursuit of their ambitions and fulfilment of their passions.”
With the introduction of the PV5, Kia is set to revolutionize the automotive industry by merging sustainable mobility with innovative modular design, paving the way for a new era of electric commercial and personal transportation.
