Developed with 16 different variants in mind, the Kia PV5 is one of the brand’s most versatile models to date.
At the 2026 Busan Mobility Show, we examined multiple new versions of the all-electric PV5 along with their potential applications, including examples configured as a mobile bank and a mobile bike transport vehicle.
Mobile Bank
The mobile bank unit, as its name suggests, demonstrates the Kia PV5’s adaptability for an office on wheels, particularly banking service providers. Kia developed this example under a collaboration with a homegrown special-purpose vehicle partner, KC Motors.
The PV5 Mobile Bank is based on the new Cargo High Roof version, which brings a 295 mm increase in interior height compared to the South Korean-spec Cargo Long version (called L2/H1 in the UK).
As an option, customers will be able to specify it with a walk-through space that allows them to move between the driver’s seat and the workspace.
The rear compartment of the Mobile Bank unit is tall enough for an adult to stand and move around inside, and it has been converted into a compact service area with a work desk, chairs, shelving, and a sliding window in the partition.
Kia has also fitted an additional battery to support commercial use. These modifications make the PV5 suitable for financial institutions and public agencies looking to offer mobile services.
In the UK, Kia has confirmed plans to launch the Cargo High Roof as the ‘L2/H2’ version with a 71.2 kWh battery pack in Q4 2026. The company expects it to deliver a WLTP range of more than 370 km (230 miles).
The UK-spec configuration offers a 311 mm higher cargo area measuring 1,815 mm in height, along with a length and width of 2,255 mm and 1,565 mm, respectively. It has 5.2 m3 of cargo space and a payload capacity of up to 630 kg.
Mobile Bike Service Van
As for the mobile bike service van, Kia partnered with Boga, a South Korean special-purpose vehicle partner, using the Cargo version as the base. The company also collaborated with Ducati Korea on the project, with the display vehicle promoting the Ducati Streetfighter V2 S.
The highlight of this customised PV5 is a slide-out rail that allows a motorcycle to be loaded and secured. The rear compartment also features shelves for helmets, boots, riding gear, and tools, while the rear doors have dedicated storage panels for smaller equipment.
In the UK, the regular Cargo version, called ‘L1/H1,’ is planned to be launched this month. Its cargo area measures 2,055 mm in length, 1,565 mm in width, and 1,520 mm in height and has 4.0 m3 of cargo space. Kia states a maximum payload capacity of up to 800 kg for this configuration.
The company will present customers a choice of 51.5 kWh and 71.2 kWh battery packs, which deliver a WLTP range of 177 miles and 243 miles, respectively. Prices start at GBP 27,355 for the standard-range variant and GBP 29,855 for the long-range variant.
The two applications featured in the story are not available for sale, though that could change in 2027, in South Korea.
Trained as an automobile engineer, I’ve been following the global car market since 2005. Over the past 17 years, I’ve been involved in online automotive analysis and publishing, traveling the world to drive, evaluate, and experience new cars and technologies.
