EQUIPGear Patrol · 1h ago
Kia’s Crowd-Favorite Van Just Got a Whole Lot More Versatile
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Kia has introduced an open-ended chassis cab version of its PV5 electric modular vehicle. This new configuration enhances platform versatility, specifically targeting the commercial market and customized camper conversions.
- 01Kia launched a chassis cab variant of the PV5 electric van to increase modularity
- 02The new open-ended architecture enables diverse third-party body builds and camper conversions
- 03This release positions Kia to compete directly with Volkswagen's ID. Buzz in the EV market
- 04The platform focuses on high versatility for both commercial and recreational vehicle applications
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Korea's ID. Buzz challenger has spawned a new open-ended version that'll allow even cooler camper conversions.