Some mysterious electricity starbased prototypes have been tracked with a large van add-on, suggesting a larger delivery truck is coming for Hyundai Motor Corporation.
One particular example was tracked at an electric vehicle (EV) charging station, with images published by auto spy.
The front end of the prototypes, including the interior, is very clearly shared with the regular Staria.
It is not clear whether these spy-camouflaged prototypes are Staria-based purpose-built vehicles (PBVs) for Hyundai or if they are Kia’s upcoming mid-size PBV with the mule Staria.
Regardless, one of the spy car prototypes has the words ‘PBV LAB EP.01’ written on the large flat tailgate, indicating that this is the first prototype.
EQUAL previous reportKia is about to open a dedicated factory for its upcoming PBVs in the second half of 2025.
Kia is currently working on four specialized vehicles that will use its new eS platform, which is a dedicated electric skateboard platform.
A total of four models have been introduced before, all of them with boxy bodies and short overhangs.
The first model to debut will be a mid-size sedan, codenamed SW, which will launch in 2025. It can not only serve as a delivery vehicle but also as a ride-hailing vehicle.
Small PBV looks close to a Picanto in size, while larger PBVs will be available for shuttle, mobile office and delivery applications.
Kia previously said its small and medium-sized PBVs would offer autonomous driving technology.
It plans to produce 150,000 PBV in its first full year of production, with the ability to increase volumes if demand arises.
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