US EditionKia's PV5 wins the '2026 International Van of the Year'
The Kia PV5 earned the 2026 International Van of the Year award for usability, efficiency, and safety, chosen unanimously by 26 commercial vehicle journalists.
- On Nov. 19, 2025, at SOLUTRANS 2025 in Lyon, Kia Corporation's all-electric PV5 was named the 2026 International Van of the Year by a unanimous vote of 26 commercial vehicle journalists.
- The IVOTY jury highlighted usability and safety in its assessment, citing proven operational efficiency and contributions to advancing the light commercial vehicle segment.
- Engineering details such as EV-specific protections and new manufacturing methods underpinned the entry, with the PV5 as Kia's first Platform Beyond Vehicle impressing over six other contenders.
- The award represents a historic first for a Korean model and an Asian electric van, marking Kia's global EV awards roster and setting a new benchmark in the LCV sector.
- Debuted at CES in January 2024, the PV5 underscores Kia's commercial-EV strategy, reinforcing the firm's drive to lead smart, sustainable mobility for businesses worldwide.
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Kia's PV5 wins the '2026 International Van of the Year'
LYON, France, Nov. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Kia Corporation today announced that its all-electric PV5 has been named the '2026 International Van of the Year' (IVOTY), marking a historic first for both the brand and a Korean manufacturer. The award…
Kia’s PV5 Wins the "2026 International Van of the Year"
Support CleanTechnica’s work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. A debut and a win: Kia’s first fully electric van, the PV5, claims the industry’s most prestigious LCV awardUnanimously chosen by 26 leading commercial vehicle journalists worldwideAsia’s first electric van and the first Korean model to win the International Van of the YearRecognized for its [...]
Kia’s PV5 Wins the “2026 International Van of the Year”
A debut and a win: Kia's first fully electric van, the PV5, claims the industry's most prestigious LCV award Unanimously chosen by 26 leading commercial vehicle journalists worldwide Asia's first electric van and the first Korean model to win the International Van of the Year Recognized for its technological innovation, ... [continued] The post Kia's PV5 Wins the "2026 International Van of the Year" appeared first on CleanTechnica.
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