Kia To Use Commercial Vehicle Show To Launch New Van Business
Kia has confirmed that it will use the Commercial Vehicle Show in late April to showcase its new electric van business.
Operating under the Professional Business Vans name in the UK, Kia will display the new PV5 fully electric van at the show with the Korean manufacturer also using the event to provide further insight into the future plans for its commercial vehicle business.
The new PV5 has been designed around a dedicated EV platform and will be available in a range of different body styles – including a panel van and a chassis cab.
There will also be a passenger version of the vehicle to cater for the taxi market.
The PV5 – alongside other vehicles in the PBV range – will benefit from Kia’s seven-year/100,000-mile warranty as standard in a move that provides security for those investing in their vehicles to deal with their business needs.
“This is an incredibly exciting time for Kia, as we build an entirely new commercial business to deliver world-class electric vans to UK customers,” Paul Philpott, president and CEO of Kia UK, said.
“Our first electric van, the PV5, arrives at an important time for the UK, amid an unprecedented transition towards electric power across both the car and van markets.
“Our strategy is to approach the market confidently but responsibly, launching in a phased and progressive manner to ensure each element of our commercial vehicle business is exacted with the same industry-leading standards we’re known for in the passenger car industry. This will cover dealer sales excellence, customer care, service and experience.
“Together with our industry-leading seven-year warranty that will apply to all our vans, we are confident that our new LCV range will help businesses across the country achieve their carbon reduction goals while importantly never compromising logistical requirements.”