Kia debuts the PV5 WAV, a wheelchair-ready electric van<p>Kia has <a data-i13n="elm:context_link;elmt:doNotAffiliate;cpos:1;pos:1" class="no-affiliate-link" href="
https://www.kianewscenter.com/news/all/introducing-kia-pv5-wav--a-new-era-of-wheelchair-accessible-electric-vehicles/s/1195653c-051b-4c8d-8430-cc67b56f78b5">introduced[/url] a wheelchair-accessible vehicle (WAV) iteration of its first electric van. The PV5 WAV offers several accessibility features, such as a side-entry system so a wheelchair user can board the van from the sidewalk, and a quick-use entry ramp rated for 300kg (661 lbs). It's equipped with a tip-up seat in the third row so other riders can assist a wheelchair passenger from the side. The PV5 WAV also has a wheelchair-specific belt fastening system.</p>
<p>The brand collaborated with Motability Operations on the debut of the PV5 WAV. Motability Operations is a long-term partner of the UK's vehicle leasing plan that helps people with disabilities to have an accessible mode of transportation.</p>
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<p>"By integrating cutting-edge Platform Beyond Vehicle (PBV) technology with thoughtful design, we are paving the way for a future where everyone can enjoy the benefits of sustainable mobility, and our partnership with Motability Operations is a testament to our commitment to making this vision a reality," Sangdae Kim, executive vice president and head of Kia's PBV Division, said. The PBV tech has been the foundation for a few of Kia's new vehicle announcements over the past year, including at <a data-i13n="cpos:2;pos:1" href="
https://www.engadget.com/kia-announced-a-fleet-of-cute-modular-vans-at-ces-2024-004005807.html">
CES 2024[/url].</p>
<p>The standard model of the PV5, Kia's first electric van, recently began <a data-i13n="cpos:3;pos:1" href="
https://electrek.co/2025/04/30/kia-pv5-electric-van-pre-orders-start-under-45000/">
pre-orders[/url] in the UK. Kia hasn't shared pricing information yet about the WAV model, but the non-WAV version retails starting at £32,995 (about $44,000).</p>This article originally appeared on Engadget at
https://www.engadget.com/transportation/evs/kia-debuts-the-pv5-wav-a-wheelchair-ready-electric-van-200554987.html?src=rssSource:
Kia debuts the PV5 WAV, a wheelchair-ready electric van
