Take That, Cybertruck: Kia’s Electric Pickup Can Transform Into A Van
Kia is developing a two-in-one electric vehicle. Or three-in-one, four-in-one …
The Platform Beyond Vehicle is a new commercial lineup that was revealed at CES in Las Vegas and is scheduled to go on sale in 2025.
It features a fixed cab and various swappable bodies that can turn it into a pickup, cargo van or passenger vehicle as required. Magnets and locking units make this easy to do.
Kia is developing three sizes, which will also be integrated with a fleet management software system.
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A robotaxi using autonomous tech built on the platform is in the works.
Kia plans to start production in South Korea in 2025 at a factory with an initial capacity of 150,000 units per year and North American deliveries are expected to start in 2026.
Kia is currently building an electric vehicle factory in Georgia that’s set to begin production this spring and as it expands its EV footprint in the U.S.
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U.S. production of the Platform Beyond Vehicle has not been confirmed, but it would need to be made in the U.S. or North America in order to qualify for federal electric vehicle purchase tax credits.
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Full details regarding performance and specifications were not announced, but Kia describes the largest PV7 as having “impressive range.”
Kia’s first electric model to be built in the U.S. will be the EV9 three-row crossover that was recently named North American Utility Vehicle of the year.
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The Kia EV9 is offered in five trims at prices from around $55,000 to $75,000 with driving ranges from 230 miles to 304 miles per charge, depending on the configuration.
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