2026 Kia PV5 electric van is coming, making Vans cool again
The LCV will be built using the same e-CCPM platform as the bus go through Chris Chilton January 9, 2025 11:50 Kia's electric PV5 has been spied testing in Germany and will be launched later this year. The van will be available in different cab, roof and body configurations. A passenger van is also being developed to compete with the non-cargo version of the Volkswagen ID.Buzz. Kia is definitely not backing down from electric vehicles, and the Korean automaker thinks electric vehicles are needed for more than just SUVs. These spy photos show that the company is developing the PV5 van to give the likes of the Volkswagen ID.Buzz Cargo a hard time. Built around Kia's e-CCPM (Electric Complete Chassis Platform Module) architecture, the PV5 is the production LCV version of the electric van concept launched 12 months ago. Like Volkswagen's ID.Buzz, it will be available in passenger and commercial models, but the PV5 will offer more configurations than Volkswagen's…
Kia embraces outdoor living with rugged EV9 and PV5 electric vehicles
Kia's SEMA lineup includes a range of off-road-focused models November 5, 2024 15:25 Kia unveiled five new concept cars at SEMA, including concepts based on the EV9 and PV5. The automaker also showed off more realistic builds based on the Sportage, Sorento and Telluride. Modifications vary by model, but most have lift tires, wrap tires, and off-road tires. The SEMA show is taking place in Las Vegas, and Kia is using the event to unveil a slew of new concepts. While there are five in total, the focus is clearly on electric vehicles. First up is the EV9 Advntr, which envisions an off-road-focused three-row electric crossover. It features a 3-inch (76mm) lift and a sturdy front panel with prominent recovery hooks. More: 2026 Kia EV9 GT to debut in January, has 'massive power' and 4-second 0-60 mph time The changes continue forward where we can see heavy-duty rocker panels and a custom roof rack with integrated light bars. Highlights also…
Kia PV5 EV spy photos exposed, passenger and cargo van with novel design
Thanks to Kia's swappable upper body modules, the electric mid-size van can be modified to suit the owner's needs. September 25, 2024 10:50 Kia PV5 prototypes have been spotted in both LCV and passenger van guises. The highlight of the all-electric model is the replaceable upper body module. The midsize van is expected to debut soon and go on sale in early 2025. (Updated September 25: This story has been updated with new spy photos and information) Earlier this year, Kia showed off concepts for its upcoming purpose-built vehicles, including the PV5, which is set to debut in the first quarter of 2025. Development of the mid-size van continues, with our spy photographers spotting camouflaged prototypes in both commercial and passenger van guises. The Kia PV5 has a boxy exterior with familiar proportions - typical of light commercial vehicles - but a closer look reveals some unique styling features. These include a large greenhouse, gloss black panels, thick plastic cladding,…
2026 Kia PV5: Everything we know about this electric van
Seoul is seeking a share of the commercial vehicle market by developing trucks and vans in a modular approach go through Josh Burns 1 hour ago The PV5's design blends futuristic looks with practical functionality for enhanced usability. The mid-size van will compete against the likes of the Transit and ID.Buzz in a crowded market. Kia's lineup will eventually expand to include the smaller PV1 and larger PV7 electric vans. Kia, best known for its intriguing range of electric vehicles and SUVs, is preparing to broaden its horizons in the passenger car and light commercial van segments with a purpose-built model it calls a Platform Beyond Vehicle, or PBV. It’s a major step for the brand towards a versatile and electrified future. At the 2024 Consumer Electronics Show, Kia previewed its electric van strategy with three concepts: the PV1, PV5, and PV7. First off the assembly line is the mid-size PV5, which will go into production in South Korea in…
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