Kia PV5 WKNDR Wins Silver Award at 2025 IDEA - CleanTechnica

The Kia PV5 WKNDR Concept has won a Silver Award in the Automotive & Transportation category at the prestigious 2025 International Design Excellence Awards (IDEA). This recognition underscores Kia’s innovative future design vision and its global competitiveness. The PV5 WKNDR is a fully self-sufficient adventure van inspired by Kia’s Purpose Built Vehicles (PBVs) lineup, featuring a highly modular and customizable interior. A notable innovation is the ‘Gear Head,’ an off-board storage solution that provides sheltered space for gear when parked and can transform into a mobile pantry, enhancing both functionality and outdoor lifestyle convenience. Equipped with solar panels and unique hydro turbine wheels, the PV5 WKNDR can recharge its batteries in remote, off-road environments, emphasizing sustainability and self-sufficiency. The interior uses eco-friendly materials such as Nike Grind flooring made from recycled sneakers, combining environmental responsibility with practical design. Kia’s Head of Global Design, Karim Habib, expressed that the IDEA award validates the company’s “