Kia Offers a Free and Equal Mobility Experience with PV5 WAV

Interactive Programs Held in Celebration of the Day of Persons with Disabilities

Kia announced on the 21st that it participated in the "2026 Beyond Limits Festival" held on the 18th at the Culture Storage Base in Mapo-gu, Seoul, to commemorate the Day of Persons with Disabilities (April 20), and conducted an interactive program linked with "The Kia PV5 WAV (Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle)."

Kia announced on the 21st that it participated in the '2026 Crossing the Line Festival' held on the 18th at the Culture Depot in Mapo-gu, Seoul, to commemorate the Day of Persons with Disabilities (April 20), and conducted an interactive program linked to the Kia PV5 WAV (Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle). Kia

The PV5 WAV is a vehicle developed to provide convenient and safe mobility for wheelchair users. It is the first electric vehicle in Korea to adopt a side-entry system, which enhances boarding convenience and safety compared to existing specially equipped vehicles.

At this festival, Kia set up its own booth under the theme of "Borderless Mobility Experience" and showcased the PV5 WAV model. Visitors were given the opportunity to board the PV5 WAV and experience its real-world usability and convenience.

Additionally, on the 20th, Kia held an interactive program called "Moving Canvas - Wheelku (Wheelchair Decorating) with PV5 WAV" at its first PBV-specialized hub, the "PBV Experience Center" in Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi Province. Nine users of manual and powered wheelchairs selected by lottery, along with their companions, participated in the event.

A test drive program for the PV5 WAV was also operated on the dedicated outdoor track at the PBV Experience Center. Participants experienced every step firsthand—from boarding the wheelchair and riding as a passenger to driving—naturally appreciating the convenience, spacious layout, and driving safety of the PV5 WAV.

Participants of the "Moving Canvas - Wheelchair Decorating with PV5 WAV" event pose for a commemorative photo at the PBV Experience Center in Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi-do on the 20th. Kia

Sangdae Kim, Vice President of the PBV Business Division, stated, "The PV5 WAV is a vehicle that embodies Kia's commitment to providing a freer and more equal mobility experience for all users, and it symbolically represents the 'mobility for all' that Kia PBV aspires to achieve." He added, "We will continue to realize the value of mobility that breaks down the boundaries of daily life and experiences that were once restricted."

Meanwhile, Kia is carrying out various activities linked with the PV5 WAV to substantially enhance mobility for those with transportation challenges. Based on a partnership signed with Seoul City in March, Kia provides special purchase subsidies for the PV5 WAV to social welfare facilities and Seoul citizens with family members with disabilities. It also offers free installation of companion electric vehicle chargers to PV5 WAV buyers. Furthermore, by adding the PV5 WAV model to its social contribution initiative, "Chorok Travel," Kia is improving mobility and boarding convenience for those with transportation difficulties and expanding the joys of barrier-free travel.

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