• 27 Sep, 2026

Kia's All-Electric PV5 Secures Industry's Most Prestigious LCV Award

Kia's All-Electric PV5 Secures Industry's Most Prestigious LCV Award

  • 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, operational efficiency, advanced safety and strong environmental performance

LYON, France, Nov. 20, 2025 -- Kia Corporation's all-electric PV5 has been awarded the '2026 International Van of the Year' (IVOTY), becoming the first Korean vehicle — and Asia's first electric van — to receive the industry's highest global honor. The recognition, presented at SOLUTRANS 2025 in Lyon, France, follows a unanimous vote by 26 leading commercial vehicle journalists worldwide.

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