Kia PV5 Tech Day: Technology for Limitless Mobility - CleanTechnica

The Kia PV5, unveiled at Kia’s Tech Day in July 2025, represents the company’s first dedicated Platform Beyond Vehicle (PBV) and marks a strategic move toward flexible, sustainable mobility solutions. Built on Hyundai Motor Group’s new Electric-Global Modular Platform for Service (E-GMP.S), the PV5 employs a modular architecture that optimizes space, safety, and adaptability. Its Flexible Body System enables up to 16 different variants through a building-block approach, tailored specifically for business use with connected software, expandable accessories, and a professional conversion strategy. This platform aims to support scalable lineup expansion and is shaped by extensive customer input to maximize practicality and seamless conversions. Kia’s development process for the PV5 was notably customer-led, involving direct collaboration with over 120 global business clients from various sectors such as logistics, delivery, and utilities. This engagement influenced key design features like the removal of the front passenger seat to increase cargo space, stain-resistant materials, and a walk-through option