Kia announced on the 9th that it will begin contracts for the Kia PV5, its first electric purpose-built vehicle (PBV), starting on the 10th.
On the day before the contract began, Kia released specifications and pricing for the PV5. It is a mid-sized PBV built on the dedicated electric platform 'E-GMP.S', developed for personal activities such as mobility and leisure, as well as commercial purposes like logistics.
Kia defined the PV5 as 'a platform beyond a vehicle' during its development. It features a flat floor and ample interior and cargo space. Kia designed the PV5's base body to allow for various modules tailored to customer needs, enabling continuous releases of diverse derivative models.
Developed under the definition of 'a platform beyond a vehicle,' the PV5 features a flat floor and spacious interior and cargo space. The vehicle is designed to carry various modules tailored to customer demands on the base body and platform, allowing for continuous releases of derivative models in the future.
The PV5 will first launch in a passenger model, which can adjust seating arrangements according to customer needs, and a cargo model with selectable load capacity for commercial purposes. The PV5 passenger model is a PBV capable of leisure activities such as camping and picnics, in addition to mobility.
This vehicle offers ample interior space based on a wheelbase of 2,995 mm. The first release will have a 5-seat configuration. The 2-3-0 trim, which uses the first and second rows for two or three seats, can expand trunk capacity to a maximum of 2,310 liters.
The design also features a low-floor layout for the elderly and disabled, with the second-row footrest lowered to 399 mm. The sliding door opening width has been increased to a level of 775 mm to accommodate wheelchairs. The PV5 passenger model is equipped with an electric motor delivering a maximum output of 120 kW and a peak torque of 250 Nm, with a battery capacity of 71.2 kWh, ensuring a driving range of 358 km on a single charge.
The PV5 cargo model, designed for commercial purposes, features a wide cargo space with a low loading height. It is available in compact, long, and high-roof trims based on load capacity. The long trim of the PV5 cargo measures 4,695 mm in length, allowing it to carry a maximum of 4,420 liters of cargo. The trunk opening width also reaches up to 1,343 mm.
Additionally, the lowest point of the trunk opening (loading height) has been lowered to 419 mm to facilitate loading and unloading, and it features dual rear doors that can be adjusted to open at angles of 95 degrees and 180 degrees. Moreover, 'L-track mounting' for various accessories such as lighting, nets, and securing devices has been applied to the cargo space.
The PV5 cargo will operate with a long-range model equipped with a 71.2 kWh battery and a standard model featuring a 51.5 kWh battery. The driving range on a single charge for both models is up to 377 km.
Regardless of the model, many PBV-specific specialized features are equipped in the PV5. Kia has enabled the use of the Android Automotive operating system-based PBV-specific infotainment system and an app market for third-party applications in the Hyundai Motor Group for the first time.
In addition, electrification features such as 'i-Pedal 3.0' and 'smart regenerative braking 3.0' are also applied as standard.
Kia expects that factoring in electric vehicle tax benefits, both the passenger and cargo models will be purchasable starting from the mid-30 million won range and the mid-20 million won range, respectively.