Kia's Electric Vans With Swappable Bodies Are Finally Real

Kia's Electric Vans With Swappable Bodies Are Finally Real

The Kia PV5 is exactly the kind of EV we need more of. Thanks to modular construction, it can be a tall-roof cargo van, a camper, or anything in between.

Kia reveals 7 new PV5 electric van variants — From camper to pickup truck

Kia plans to introduce a series of new models based on the PV5. During its PV5 Tech Day event on...

Kia PV5 Tech Day: Technology for Limitless Mobility - CleanTechnica

Kia PV5 utilizes Hyundai Motor Group’s new Platform Beyond Vehicle (PBV) architecture, the Electric-Global Modular Platform for Service (E-GMP.S), to optimize space and safety Flexible Body System enables up to 16 variants through a building-block modular approach Tailored for business with connected software, expandable accessories, and a professional conversion strategy ... [continued] The post Kia PV5 Tech Day: Technology for Limitless Mobili…

Kia details the PV5's 16 modular variants

Kia held the PV5 Tech Day in Gwangmyeong, South Korea, where it detailed the specific technology and modular assembly behind its first commercial vehicle, the PV5. Thanks to a customer-led approach, up to 16 variants of the mid-sized van are available, ranging from basic cargo versions to wheelchair-accessible vehicles. The Kia PV5 was launched earlier this summer in both basic Cargo and five-seat Passenger variants. But Kia’s first commercial ‘…

Kia PV5 Tech Day: Technology for Limitless Mobility

Kia PV5 utilizes Hyundai Motor Group’s new Platform Beyond Vehicle (PBV) architecture, the Electric-Global Modular Platform for Service (E-GMP.S), to optimize space and safetyFlexible Body System enables up to 16 variants through a building-block modular approachTailored for business with connected software, expandable accessories, and a professional conversion strategy enabling scalable lineup expansionShaped by real customer input to deliver m…