Seoul: Kia Corp., South Korea’s second-largest carmaker, announced that its first dedicated electric light commercial vehicle (eLCV), the PV5 Cargo, has achieved a Guinness World Records title for driving range. The PV5 Cargo managed to travel 693.38 kilometers on a single charge while carrying its maximum payload of 665 kilograms, as stated by the company in a press release.
According to Yonhap News Agency, the PV5 Cargo is the inaugural model in Kia’s Purpose-Built Vehicle (PBV) lineup. It is constructed on the Hyundai Motor Group’s Electric-Global Modular Platform for Service (E-GMP-S) architecture, which includes a modular “building block” design. This approach allows for various configurations, including cargo, passenger, chassis cab, and wheelchair-accessible vehicle, to cater to a wide range of commercial and personal uses.
Kim Sang-dae, executive vice president and head of the PBV Division at Kia, stated that the PV5 Cargo combines long-range capability with real-world practicality. Kia’s PBVs are engineered to provide businesses and individuals with smarter, more sustainable mobility solutions, enhancing everyday productivity.