Alongside its first purpose-built SUV that Kia aims to launch by 2025, the company has officially established a purpose-built vehicle (PBV) business structure, with a dedicated lineup of vehicles for various commercial needs. The company aims to develop a solution that can manage data, software and charging for the PBVs.<\/p>\n

Kia said it believes the PBV unit will be one of its key future businesses. As such, it is building a dedicated factory in Hwaseong, which will build medium-sized vehicles for a variety of vehicles and will be unveiled in 2025. The PBVs will be based on a \u201cflat skateboard-type platform, allowing the size and shape to be adjusted according\u201d to a business partner\u2019s purpose and needs.<\/p>\n

Kia will gradually expand its PBV lineup to include a robotaxi, a small vehicle for delivering goods or food, and a large vehicle that can \u201creplace public transportation or be used as a mobile office,\u201d the company said.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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