Starting with the PV5 Passenger, it features three-rows of seats and can seamlessly transition between personal and business use. Kia also noted they worked closely with Uber to a

PV5 Wkndr off-road electric camper van concept Mercedes-Benz plans to adopt a unified styling language across its entire lineup, meaning no more glaringly visual differences between combustion-engine vehicles and electric ones.

As the EV4 sedan and EV2 mini SUV round out Kia's electric offering, the brand confirms its PV5 Light Camper is inbound, and an even larger model is likely on the way.

The midsize PV5 is one of several flexible electric vans designed for various commercial applications that Kia calls its Platform Beyond Vehicles (PBV). They were previewed by concepts at the 2024 Consumer Electronics Show (CES), and much of the styling of those concepts seems to have carried over to the production PV5 variants.

Kia has officially entered a new vehicle segment, but whether or not these will make it to our shores is debatable.

With the PV5, Kia has declared its intention to compete with heavy hitters like the Volkswagen ID Buzz, Ford E-Transit, Mercedes eSprinter, and Ram ProMaster EV. There are very few electric vans on the market today, but that looks to be changing with these new entrants.

The Korean brand presented two new electric models and an electric study at the Kia EV Day. The design of the EV4 saloon and the PV5 van had already been

Kia PV5 electric van unveiled; comes in various body styles and debuts company''''s new PBV platform. Tap for more details.

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