Kia Timeline

Events

• 2026-07-23 - Partnership - Kia, KT and SUM target PV5 remote-driving service launch - Kia is responsible for vehicle development and integration, KT for communications infrastructure and SUM for the remote-driving system. The initial applications are planned for vehicle-sharing and mobile public-service use cases. The partners target… - source: en.edaily.co.kr
• 2026-04-09 - Market Signal - Kia sets a 2030 roadmap spanning PBVs, autonomous driving and robotics - Kia plans KRW 49 trillion of investment for 2026-2030, including KRW 21 trillion for future businesses. The roadmap targets first urban Level 2++ autonomous-driving rollout in early 2029. Atlas deployment is planned first at HMGMA in 2028 and at Kia AutoLand… - source: worldwide.kia.com
• 2026-03-16 - Partnership - Kia, Hyundai Motor and NVIDIA expand autonomous-driving partnership - The collaboration combines Hyundai Motor Group software-defined-vehicle capabilities with NVIDIA autonomous-driving technology. It targets scalable Level 2 and above systems across selected vehicles. The parties also plan to support Motional robotaxi services. - source: worldwide.kia.com
• 2025-07-23 - Production Milestone - Kia begins mass production of PV5 Passenger and Cargo Long - PV5 production uses Kia’s E-GMP.S electric platform and Flexible Body System for modular body configurations. The initial manufacturing run covers Passenger and Cargo Long models, with further configurations scheduled to follow. Kia designed the common front… - source: worldwide.kia.com