Kia Begins Orders for Brand's First PBV 'PV5 Passenger and Cargo'

Contracts Begin on the 10th
With Tax Benefits and Subsidies Applied
Passenger Model Expected in the 30 Million Won Range, Cargo Model in the 20 Million Won Range

On June 9, Kia announced that it has unveiled the specifications and pricing for the PV5, its first-ever purpose-built electric vehicle (PBV), and has begun accepting orders.

The Kia PV5, for which orders will begin on June 10, is a mid-size PBV developed to meet a wide range of customer needs, based on the dedicated PBV electric platform 'E-GMP.S (Electric-Global Modular Platform for Service)'. Kia presents this model as a new-concept vehicle that integrates both hardware and software solutions to support optimal business environments.

The PV5 features modular major body components such as the roof, doors, and tailgate, allowing it to be released in a variety of versions. For this initial launch, Kia is introducing the 'Passenger' model with various seat arrangements and the 'Cargo' model with adjustable cargo capacity.

Kia PV5 Cargo (left in photo) and Passenger. Provided by Kia

The PV5 Passenger can be used for a variety of purposes, ranging from mobility services to a family vehicle, thanks to its spacious interior and flexible seat configurations. Depending on the number of occupants and intended use, customers can choose from various seat arrangements in the first, second, and third rows.

In particular, the newly released '5-seater 2-3-0 model' features reclining and 'fold & dive' functions for the second-row seats, allowing flexible use depending on the purpose. The trunk capacity starts at 1,330 liters and can be expanded up to 2,310 liters when the second-row seats are not in use.

The PV5 Passenger is available as a single long-range model equipped with an electric motor delivering a maximum output of 120 kW and maximum torque of 250 Nm, along with a 71.2 kWh battery. It offers an energy efficiency of 4.5 km/kWh and a maximum driving range of 358 km on a single charge. Fast charging from 10% to 80% battery capacity takes approximately 30 minutes.

Kia PV5 Passenger. Provided by Kia

Kia PV5 Passenger Interior. Provided by Kia

The PV5 Cargo model is optimized for various business environments, offering a spacious cargo area, low loading height, and excellent space utilization. Depending on cargo capacity, it is available in Compact, Long, and High Roof variants.

For the Long model, which has a total vehicle length of 4,695 mm, the cargo space measures up to 2,255 mm in length, 1,565 mm in width, and 1,520 mm in height, allowing for a maximum load volume of 4,420 liters. The trunk opening width reaches up to 1,343 mm, making it easy to load standard-sized pallets used in Korea.

The PV5 Cargo is available in a long-range model with a 71.2 kWh battery and a standard model with a 51.5 kWh battery, each offering a maximum driving range of 377 km per charge. Both the long-range and standard models can be fast-charged from 10% to 80% battery capacity in approximately 30 minutes.

Kia PV5 Cargo. Provided by Kia

Kia PV5 Cargo Interior. Provided by Kia

Kia has equipped the PV5 with a wide range of PBV-exclusive features to deliver an innovative vehicle experience. The PV5 comes with a large 12.9-inch display in a 16:9 ratio, and, for the first time among Hyundai Motor Group vehicles, features a PBV-dedicated infotainment system based on the Android Automotive Operating System (AAOS) and an 'App Market' that allows installation of various third-party applications, enhancing software scalability.

Kia is also introducing the 'Pleos Fleet' vehicle management solution, jointly developed with Hyundai Motor Group and 42dot, for the first time with the PV5.

Pleos Fleet utilizes real-time vehicle telematics technology to efficiently manage multiple vehicles without the need for additional devices, enabling integrated management of vehicle status, driver analysis, and remote control. It is expected to improve overall business performance and reduce operating costs across various sectors such as logistics, transportation, taxi, and service industries.

The PV5 is priced at 47.09 million won for the Passenger Basic model and 50 million won for the Passenger Plus model. For the Cargo model, the Standard Basic is priced at 42 million won, and the Long Range Basic at 44.7 million won.

When factoring in electric vehicle tax benefits and government or local subsidies, the Passenger model is expected to be available for purchase in the upper 30 million won range depending on the region, while the Cargo model is expected to be available from the upper 20 million won range.

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