CleanTechnica•22 days ago
Kia PV5 Wins Another Huge Van of the Year Award
Key Takeaway
The rapid rise of award-winning electric commercial vehicles like the Kia PV5 underscores the imminent and substantial growth in demand for EV charging infrastructure and grid capacity from commercial fleets.
AI Summary
- •Kia's PV5 electric van, part of its PBV platform, has won the "2026 International Van of the Year" award, signaling strong industry validation for electric commercial vehicles.
- •This recognition highlights an accelerating market shift towards commercial fleet electrification, which will significantly increase demand for charging infrastructure and grid capacity.
- •Developers and large power consumers should anticipate rising electricity loads from commercial fleets and identify opportunities in providing robust charging solutions and grid integration services.
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Article Content
Kia seems to be on a roll with its PBV platform, and especially the PV5. The PV5 recently won a couple of awards that we’ve highlighted here. It won the “2026 International Van of the Year,” receiving the award at the IVOTY Award Gala in France and becoming the first ... [continued] The post Kia PV5 Wins Another Huge Van of the Year Award appeared first on CleanTechnica .