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Kia PV5 WAV mobility use case and launch

Overview

Hyundai Motor Group has demonstrated the practical applications of the Kia PV5 WAV (Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle) through its ‘Green Trip’ social contribution project. A video titled ‘The Moving Room’ showcased a trip taken by Kim On-yu, a man who had been hospitalized for 23 years, allowing him to travel to the seaside with his family. The vehicle’s Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) technology enabled the operation of essential medical equipment, such as oxygen generators, during the journey.

Kia has transitioned the PV5 WAV from a demonstration model to a production vehicle using a ‘Made-In-Plant’ strategy, where accessible versions are developed and manufactured directly within Kia’s own facilities rather than through third-party conversions. This electric minibus is designed for both private and commercial use and is available through standard dealerships.

Technical specifications include a two-stage telescopic side ramp integrated into a subfloor, which allows for direct boarding from sidewalks with an adjustable incline. The interior configuration accommodates a wheelchair in the second-row space while providing seating for an accompanying person and a third row. The vehicle offers two battery options—51.5 kWh and 71.2 kWh—providing a driving range of up to 391 kilometers.

Entities

Kia · Hyundai Motor Group · Kim On-yu

Timeline

  1. 18 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Kia launches PV5 WAV electric wheelchair-accessible minibus

    Kia has launched the PV5 WAV, an electric mini-bus factory-built for wheelchair accessibility, featuring a specialized telescopic side ramp and integrated mobility solutions.

  2. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Kia PV5 WAV enables travel for mobility-impaired users

    Kia's PV5 WAV electric vehicle enabled a family trip for a long-term hospital patient, showcasing its specialized wheelchair accessibility and medical device power support features.

  3. about 2 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    Kia PV5 WAV Enables First Family Trip for Disabled Man After 23 Years

    Kia’s PV5 WAV, equipped with side‑door wheelchair access and V2L power, enabled disabled Kim On‑yu’s first family trip in 23 years, showcased in Hyundai Motor Group’s “The Moving Room” video.

Sources

cursorinfo.co.il · english.hani.co.kr · m.hani.co.kr · motor.es · omnibus.news

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