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The Kia PV5 Is The Modular, Electric Van Of The Future
- The Kia PV5 is an all-electric, configurable electric van, with various variants such as crew van, box van, refrigerated truck, and camper models in the pipeline.
- Powered by a 161-horsepower motor, the PV5 offers a maximum range of 248 miles on a single charge.
- Kia unveiled the production version of the PV5 at the 2025 EV Day, intending it as the first of many PBV (Platform Beyond Vehicle) trucks and vans.
- The PV5 will be based on the E-GMP.S platform, providing a modular design to personalize vehicles to different customer needs.
- The PV5 lineup includes Passenger, Cargo, and Chassis Cab versions, each offering customization options for customers.
- Kia uses the Flexible Body System to allow buyers to customize their PV5s, including options like crew cabs, drop sides, and freezer boxes.
- PV5's interior features physical buttons, touch screens, and familiar switchgear, with the ability for users to create customized spaces.
- The PV5 comes with a 161 horsepower motor and three battery options, providing a maximum range of 248 miles on the WLTP cycle.
- It will be initially launched in Korea and Europe in 2025, with possible expansion to other markets in 2026, but entering the US market faces challenges due to import duties.
- Kia's President and CEO did not rule out a U.S. variant of the PV5, hinting at potential future developments and a broader commercial EV lineup from Kia.
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