Kia Plans Huge Production Volumes of PBV Vehicles, Opens Production Hub - CleanTechnica

Kia is making a significant investment of KRW 4 trillion ($2.74 billion) to establish a large-scale production hub dedicated to purpose-built vehicles (PBVs), focusing on commercial electric vehicles. The new facility, named EVO Plant, spans approximately 297,000 square meters and will have an annual production capacity of 250,000 vehicles. EVO Plant East, recently completed, will produce 100,000 units of the mid-size PV5 model annually, including passenger, cargo, chassis cab, and wheelchair-accessible variants. EVO Plant West, currently under construction, will focus on larger PBV models like the PV7, with a capacity of 150,000 units per year. Together, these plants will serve as Kia’s global production center for PBVs, highlighting the company’s commitment to electrification and sustainable mobility. The EVO Plant incorporates advanced manufacturing technologies emphasizing automation, sustainability, and a human-centric work environment. Features include smart logistics with automated guided vehicles, low-carbon dry paint