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Kia PV5 awarded ‘2026 International Van of the Year’
Kia’s all-electric PV5 has been named the ‘2026 International Van of the Year’ (IVOTY), marking a historic first victory for both Kia and a Korean manufacturer.
Kia unveils PV5 Chassis Cab at SOLUTRANS 2025
Kia has revealed the PV5 Chassis Cab at SOLUTRANS 2025 in Lyon, France, Europe’s leading trade show for innovations in the commercial vehicle industry.
Kia and Motability Operations Partner to Deliver Inclusive Electric Mobility
Kia UK and Motability Operations Limited, the company which runs the Motability Scheme in the UK, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding, reaffirming their mutual commitment towards electrification and enhancing personal mobility through care for the environment.
Kia Establishes Major PBV Manufacturing Plant in Korea
Kia is establishing a PBV Conversion Centre to co-develop specialized PBV variants with partners, starting with the PV5 (e.g., open-bed trucks, box vans). This centre aims to "foster a collaborative PBV ecosystem" for global expansion.
Hyundai opens new European test facility to lead development of next-gen technology
Hyundai Motor Group has opened a new €150m facility at the Hyundai Motor Europe Technical Center (HMETC) in Rüsselsheim am Main, Germany, marking a major milestone in its commitment to European innovation and engineering excellence.
The Kia PV5 Cargo sets a Guinness World Record
The Kia PV5 Cargo has officially entered the Guinness World Records for achieving: “The greatest distance travelled by a light-duty battery-powered electric van with maximum payload on a single charge is 693.38km (430.84 miles)”.
Kia Charge now offers access to one million charging points Europe
Kia has reached a major milestone with its Kia Charge service, now giving customers access to one million charging points across 27 European countries.
Wallbox Brings Bidirectional EV Chargers to U.S. Homes
EV charging and energy management solutions provider Wallbox announced the successful completion of the first U.S. residential installations of its Quasar 2 bidirectional charger.
The New Kia EV5 Delivers Practicality for Everyone
The Kia EV5 introduces exceptional versatility to Kia’s SUV line-up, delivering a fully electric solution tailored to meet the diverse needs of today’s buyers.
Kia to publicly trial cell-level battery passport technology
Kia Europe is conducting the first public trial of a battery passport at a cellular level as a preliminary research. This breakthrough ensures transparency of EV battery health by providing live detailed data for each battery cell.
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