Kia PBV Japan's Vision: Addressing Japanese Societal Challenges with Mobility and Proposing New Lifestyles
Kia PBV Japan Co., Ltd. will launch the "PV5," the first model in the "PBV (Platform Beyond Vehicle)" EV van series based on a dedicated EV platform developed by Kia Corporation, in Japan this spring. The PV5 features a flat, low-floor structure, a customizable spacious interior, high quietness, a large-capacity battery, advanced driver-assistance systems, and high collision safety performance. Through PBV, the company proposes solutions to Japanese societal challenges such as carbon neutrality, aging population, rural depopulation, and disaster preparedness, as well as new lifestyles like work-life balance and outdoor activities. Prior to the launch, the "Kia Customer Center" and "Kia Roadside Assistance" have been established.
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Kia PBV Japan Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President & CEO: Yasunari Tajima; hereinafter "Kia PBV Japan") will launch the "PV5," the first model in the "PBV (Platform Beyond Vehicle)" EV van series based on a dedicated EV platform developed by Kia Corporation (Headquarters: Seoul, Korea; President & CEO: Ho Sung Song), in Japan this spring.
The PV5 features a flat, low-floor structure that facilitates easy boarding and alighting for passengers and loading/unloading of cargo, a spacious interior with excellent customizability, high quietness unique to EVs, and a large-capacity battery. Furthermore, it is equipped with advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) and high collision safety performance, achieving comprehensive comfort and safety. Kia PBV Japan's dream is to leverage these features to develop PBV into a mobility solution for various challenges faced by Japanese society and businesses—such as responding to carbon neutrality, aging population, rural depopulation, and disaster preparedness and response.
Moreover, it is also our dream to contribute to the realization of richer lifestyles by proposing the utilization of PBV, a unique multi-purpose EV mobility in Japan, in scenes such as work-life balance and outdoor activities.
Prior to the launch of the PV5, as a point of contact with customers to bring dreams closer to reality, we have opened the "Kia Customer Center" today and completed preparations for the operation of "Kia Roadside Assistance." For questions regarding the PV5 or in the event of trouble, please contact the following window:
0120-88-1121 (Common for Customer Center / Roadside Assistance)
・Kia Customer Center: Daily 9:00-18:00 (including weekends and holidays)
Handles various inquiries regarding purchases before and after.
・Kia Roadside Assistance: 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
Provides on-site support or vehicle transport service in case of emergency*
* Please refer to the separately defined terms of use for details on usage conditions.
PBV is not just a car. It is an open platform that can be customized to the user's needs and evolves with the user. Kia PBV Japan hereby declares its commitment to contributing to the future of Japan through PBV, from solving societal challenges to realizing new lifestyles.
FAQ
What is the name of the EV van series that Kia PBV Japan will launch in Japan?
It is called "PBV (Platform Beyond Vehicle)."
What are the main features of the PV5?
It features a flat, low-floor structure, a customizable spacious interior, high quietness and a large-capacity battery, advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), and high collision safety performance.