Kia latest mobility platform
19th January 2026
Kia has formally unveiled the PV5, its first dedicated Platform Beyond Vehicle (PBV) model, marking a major step in the brand’s shift toward modular, software-defined electric mobility for both business and personal use.
The model embodies Kia’s commitment to developing sustainable business and personal mobility solutions.
The PV5 will launch first in Korea before rolling out across Europe and other global markets, with Kia Australia confirming the PV5 Cargo will arrive locally in Q2–Q3 2026. The model made its first public appearance in Australia at Mobility Live in Sydney in October last year ahead of local suspension tuning.
Built on Hyundai Motor Group’s new E-GMP.S electric PBV platform, the PV5 is offered in Passenger, Cargo and Chassis Cab configurations and has been engineered to support up to 16 different variants through Kia’s Flexible Body System. This modular approach allows body styles, roof heights and rear sections to be mixed and matched to suit a wide range of commercial and lifestyle applications.
Kia says the PV5 was developed through an intensive customer-led process involving more than 120 business users worldwide, including ride-hailing company Uber. That feedback directly influenced features such as a removable front passenger seat for extra cargo space, stain-resistant interior materials, and walk-through cabin layouts on high-roof models.
The PV5 is designed to cover everything from airport shuttles and delivery fleets to camping, mobile offices and on-site service vehicles. To support this versatility, it offers Vehicle-to-Load capability of up to 3.68 kW, allowing tools, computers or outdoor equipment to be powered directly from the vehicle’s battery.
Battery options range from 43.3 kWh to 71.2 kWh, delivering up to 416 km of WLTP driving range, while 10–80 per cent fast charging in around 30 minutes ensures the vehicle is practical for both commercial operators and private owners.
Inside, a PBV-specific infotainment system based on Android Automotive provides fleet management tools, third-party apps and control of conversion features, reinforcing Kia’s goal of creating a connected, software-driven mobility ecosystem.
The PV5 is the first step in Kia’s broader PBV strategy, which includes the larger PV7 in 2027 and PV9 in 2029, as the company targets 250,000 PBV sales globally by 2030.