• Kia enters the Japanese market with the PV5, targeting the fast-growing EV van demand driven by Japan’s carbon neutrality goals, and expanding its PBV business into a strategically important market
• Kia strengthens its position as a leading global EV brand with the PV5 Cargo Long-range model, offering an industry-leading driving range of up to 528 km
• ‘Kia PBV Japan’, established through a partnership with Sojitz Group, plans to launch 8 dealers and 100 service centers nationwide in its first year, with further expansion ahead, while collaborating with local charging partners to build a comprehensive charging network.
• Kia brand space highlights its ‘10 material solutions’, reflecting the brand’s vision as a Sustainable Mobility Solutions Provider

Kia Corporation is making its entry into the Japanese automotive market by participating in the Japan Mobility Show 2025. At the event, held in Tokyo from October 29 to November 9, Kia will unveil its first PBV (Platform Beyond Vehicle) model, the PV5, marking a significant milestone in the brand’s global expansion strategy.

Kia’s participation in the Japan Mobility Show marks a bold new chapter for its PBV business, following the global unveiling of its PBV at the 2025 Kia EV Day. With sales already underway in Korea and Europe, Kia now sets its sights on Japan as the next strategic market for expansion.