The PV5, Kia’s electric van, comes in many “top hats” for everyday and business use. At the Busan International Mobility Show that opens on June 26, Kia will introduce three new derivatives, including a 7-seater.
Kia prepares new PV5 variants and more for BIMOS
After it went on sale in Europe, the UK, and South Korea last year, the PV5 quickly earned praise from journalists and buyers for its real-world efficiency, flexible interior, and modern technology.
It was unanimously chosen as the 2026 International Van of the Year, becoming the first Korean vehicle to win the award.
The PV5 is available in three main body types: Passenger, Cargo, and Chassis cab body types, but that’s just the start.
Kia’s electric van is based on Hyundai’s E-GMP.S architecture, which unlocks “limitless possibilities” for new variants. The platform uses modular brackets and a flexible body system to simplify development and enable new forms.
The system features an Integrated Modular Architecture (IMA) consisting of modules, or “building blocks” that include core components such as the battery, motor, and underbody structures.
While the front cabin and first-row seating are standardized across all PV5 variants, the rear-end modules, quarter glass, and roof height can be swapped out like puzzle pieces.
The flexibility enables up to 16 PV5 variants, most of which will be on display at the 2026 Busan International Mobility Show (BIMOS), running from June 26 to July 5.
Kia will showcase the full flexibility its electric van offers, with three new variants: the PV5 Passenger 7-seater (2-2-3), Passenger Prime, and Cargo High Roof.
Several new collaboration models will also be on display, including an ice cream truck, an AI patrol car, a mobile bank, a school bus, and more.
Kia launched the PV5 Passenger 7-seater in the UK earlier this month, introducing a new 2-2-3 seating configuration. The 7-seater has “best-in-class” legroom of up to 1,732 mm, headroom (up to 1,075 mm), and shoulder room (up to 1,732 mm).
The PV5 Passenger Prime is an upscale, higher-end variant designed for personal or business use, such as ride-hailing.
Kia plans to launch several conversion models as well, including crew, drop side, box van, freezer box, and even a light camper variant.
The PV5 is the first model from Kia’s Platform Beyond Vehicle (PBV) business. Next year, Kia will launch the larger PV7, which was recently captured testing for the first time (watch the video here).
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