Quite a lot of mysterious electrical Staria-based prototypes have been spied with an enormous field van add-on, indicating an upcoming, bigger supply van for the Hyundai Motor Group.
One explicit instance was spied at an electrical automobile (EV) charging station, with photos revealed by Autospy.
The entrance finish of the prototypes, together with the inside, may be very clearly shared with the common Staria.
It’s unclear if these spied camouflaged prototypes are a Staria-based purpose-built automobile (PBV) for Hyundai, or if they’re Kia’s upcoming mid-sized PBV with a Staria mule physique.
Regardless, one of many spied van prototypes has ‘PBV LAB EP.01’ written on the big flat tailgate, suggesting it’s a primary prototype.
As beforehand reported, Kia is ready to open a devoted manufacturing facility for its upcoming PBVs within the second half of 2025.
Kia is presently engaged on 4 devoted automobiles that can use its new eS platform, which is a devoted electrical skateboard platform.
A complete of 4 fashions have been beforehand teased, with all of them that includes boxy our bodies and quick overhangs.
The primary to launch might be a mid-sized mannequin, codenamed SW, that’s due in 2025. It is going to be in a position to serve not solely as a supply automobile, but in addition one for ride-hailing.
The small PBV seems to be near a Picanto in measurement, whereas a bigger PBV might be obtainable for shuttle, cellular workplace and supply purposes.
Kia has beforehand mentioned its small and medium PBVs will supply autonomous driving expertise.
It plans to provide 150,000 PBVs within the first full yr of manufacturing, with the potential to extend quantity ought to there be demand.
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