Kia Hosts Global PBV Conversion Partners Day to Strengthen PBV Ecosystem Collaboration - CleanTechnica

Kia Corporation hosted the 2025 Global PBV (Platform Beyond Vehicle) Conversion Partners Day from November 25–27, aiming to strengthen collaboration with global bodybuilders and expand its PBV ecosystem. The event, held across multiple locations in South Korea including the Hwaseong EVO Plant and PBV Experience Center, gathered about 120 participants from regions such as Korea, Europe, Japan, Africa, the Middle East, and Canada. Kia introduced its PBV Conversion Partnership program, which provides vehicle manufacturing data, certification information, and technical support to bodybuilders, enabling them to develop specialized PBV models with complete-vehicle quality. Ten Korean bodybuilders have already been designated as official partners, with plans to expand partnerships internationally, including about ten in Europe. During the event, Kia shared its PBV business strategy and operational plans, showcased the mass-production PV5 model—recently named the 2026 International Van of the Year—and presented various conversion-ready configurations like the Chassis Cab and Don