Kia has introduced a wheelchair-accessible version of its PV5 electric van, developed in partnership with German vehicle conversion specialist AMF-Bruns.
The new model, called the PV5 WAV, is designed for accessible passenger transport and provides space for both a wheelchair user and an accompanying passenger in the rear cabin.
WAV stands for Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle.
The electric van uses a side-mounted boarding ramp that allows wheelchair users to enter directly from the curbside. Kia said the telescopic two-piece ramp system was designed to adapt to varying road and pavement conditions.
According to the company, the ramp reaches a maximum incline angle of 13.1 degrees, which can be reduced to 11 degrees when boarding from a 15-centimetre curb.
Inside the cabin, the PV5 WAV features a centrally positioned wheelchair area equipped with a securement system, along with dedicated seating for an attendant.
The vehicle supports both a 2-0-1 seating layout for wheelchair transport and a 2-0-3 configuration for conventional passenger use.
Kia said the model forms part of its “Made-In-Plant” conversion strategy, under which specialized vehicle variants are produced either directly on the company’s manufacturing lines or through its dedicated conversion facilities.
The automaker said the accessible van is intended for both private customers and commercial operators including taxi services and rehabilitation transport providers.
AMF-Bruns, headquartered in Apen, previously presented its own modified version of the PV5 with a rear-entry wheelchair ramp in late 2025.
The PV5 WAV is based on the battery-electric Kia PV5 Passenger, which has been available in Germany since November.
The base PV5 Passenger model starts at 38,290 euros ($43,000) in the German market.
The PV5 Passenger is the first passenger-focused vehicle introduced under Kia’s “Platform Beyond Vehicle” strategy, following the earlier launch of the PV5 Cargo commercial van.
The latest unveiling reflects growing efforts by automakers to expand accessibility-focused electric mobility solutions as demand increases for inclusive and specialized transport services.
