World premiere of the Kia PV5 Chassis Cab at SOLUTRANS 2025

• Kia’s first chassis cab, part of the PV5 portfolio, will celebrate its world premiere during Kia’s press conference at 11:30 AM on 18 November
• The GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title-holding PV5 Cargo Long and the PV5 Crew Van will be on display
• Kia will present the new Kia Business Solutions Ecosystem, a professional suite of connectivity and charging services

Kia will attend SOLUTRANS 2025, held from 18 to 22 November at EUREXPO Lyon, to mark the brand’s continued commitment to redefining the light commercial vehicle segment with its all-electric PBV (Platform Beyond Vehicle) line-up. The company will present its growing PBV portfolio and introduce new solutions tailored to business and fleet customers across Europe.

Visitors will discover the PV5 Crew and PV5 Cargo Long (L2H1) models. Alongside them, the exact PV5 Cargo Long unit that set the GUINNESS WORLD RECORD™ for “The greatest distance travelled by a light-duty battery-powered electric van with maximum payload on a single charge with 693.38 km (430.84 mi).” This record-breaking vehicle will make its first public appearance at the event. An additional highlight will be the unveiling of new PV5 Chassis Cab during the Kia press conference hosted by Kia Europe’s President & CEO of Kia Europe, Marc Hedrich and Chief Operating Officer, Sjoerd Knipping at 11:30 AM on Monday, 18 November.

The Kia Business Ecosystem

Kia will introduce the new Kia Business Ecosystem, a comprehensive, professional suite of digital and charging services designed to simplify fleet management and accelerate electrification for business customers. Key services include the Kia Business Portal, Kia’s Fleet Management System (FMS), Business Mode in the Kia App, and Kia Charge for Business.

“Our PBV strategy represents the next step in Kia’s transformation into a leading mobility solutions provider,” said Marc Hedrich, President & CEO of Kia Europe. “At SOLUTRANS 2025, we are proud to showcase how our versatile PBV line-up and the Kia Business Solutions Ecosystem enable customers to do business like never before.”

Kia press conference

Date: Monday, 18 November
Time: starting at 11:30 AM
Location: Kia stand Hall 5, Booth C 130