Commercial vehicles Kia: learn more about warranty and charging options

Kia commercial vehicles from 2025

Kia will launch the first versions of all-electric light commercial vehicles in the summer of 2025, based on an all-new multi-purpose electric platform.
At Hannover, Kia will show the PV5 concept, PV5 People Mover concept, PV5 High Roof concept and PV7 concept on display.
Kia’s PBVs are based on four pillars: Drive, Charge, Connect and Work.
Kia will present news on all pillars during the IAA Hannover.

Kia Platform Beyond Vehicle: Drive

Kia has developed a Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) platform that can be adapted to different wheelbase lengths to easily achieve a wide range of vehicle sizes and body styles.
At IAA Hannover, Kia announced that each PBV comes with a seven-year or 150,000-mile warranty.
PBV drivers can also enjoy the user experience of the multitasking cockpit, which is supported by AI and includes a large number of storage compartments.
Further, the cockpit can also be easily converted into a mobile workspace when the vehicle is stationary.

Kia Platform Beyond Vehicle: Charge

Kia PBVs can use the Kia Charge network that provides access to more than 790,000 charging points in 28 European countries.
This includes the IONITY network with more than 4,100 charging points in 24 European countries.
A PBV can charge from 10% to 80% in less than 30 minutes, for example during a lunch break or visit to a customer.
Kia’s PBVs can charge 22 kW AC for better optimization and lower costs.
They can fast charge up to 150 kW DC.

Kia Plug & Charge guarantees a streamlined charging process where charging is initiated by simply plugging in the charging cable.
The Kia EV Route Planner can find the next available charging station and guide the vehicle directly to it.

Also V2L compatible

Kia’s PBVs are also V2L compatible, allowing them to act as mobile power sources for appliances, tools, cooling units, emergency equipment and more.
Customers can also exchange energy with the grid via V2G technology to optimize the vehicle’s Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and contribute to solving grid congestion.

Kia Platform Beyond Vehicle: Connect

At IAA Hannover, Kia also announced that it is joining forces with Geotab and 42dot to drive the future of fleet management.
This strategic partnership will enable the integration of a range of data solutions to optimize operations.
Geotab is known for connected transportation and asset management solutions and 42dot is the software arm of Hyundai Motor Group.

As fully connected vehicles, Kia’s PBVs also have a range of features to maximize convenience.
This includes dedicated Android OS-based technology, an AI-powered voice assistant, a predictive maintenance feature, smart route planner and a customized fleet management system.
The Digital Key 2.0 provides remote and shared access to the vehicle, while wireless updates ensure that the latest features and technologies are always available.

The live data generated by PBVs can be used to analyze driving patterns and identify problems remotely, making fleets more efficiently manageable than ever before.
Access to the range of Android apps allows customers to add the apps they want to the vehicle.
Kia will also eventually offer a number of thoughtful customer solutions through Kia Connect that are optimized to enhance the user experience for specific business needs.

Kia Platform Beyond Vehicle: Work

PBVs are adaptable vehicles on several fronts that become available in different variants, sizes and conversions.
They offer plenty of cargo volume and significant cargo height.
Kia is already working with numerous partners, including pan-European converters, to develop individualized PBVs for specific needs, such as refrigerated freight transport or wheelchair-accessible mobility.

Kia also announced at IAA Hannover a partnership with the Petit Forestier Group, a global company specializing in conditioned transport.
The partnership marks a major step forward in making the world of refrigerated transport more sustainable.
Kia already works with brands such as Uber and has signed initial deals with Coupang and CJ Logistics, Kakao Mobility and Dubai Taxi Corporation.

PBVs offer high cargo volume and good loading height, allowing customers to transport more goods, maximize productivity and thus save time.
Kia will establish a dedicated dealer network for B2B customers, with appropriately sized workshops, an experienced sales team, extended business hours and expert personnel specially trained for the B2B market.
Kia will also offer business financing in this market to ensure very competitive total cost of ownership.

Special factory for Kia PBVs

Kia began building a dedicated PBV plant in Korea last year, part of an investment of more than 3 billion euros.
An advanced production system will enable flexible production, with more customization of different product types.
The initial PBV production capacity of 150,000 units per year is going to grow gradually and globally to 300,000 units.