Kia is disrupting the light commercial vehicle (LCV) market with its exciting Platform Beyond Vehicle (PBV) range, offering new opportunities for business owners. To provide best-in-class fleet management for PBVs, Kia Connect has partnered with Geotab. This strategic collaboration will integrate a range of data solutions, enhanced in-vehicle technology, innovative systems, route optimization, and safe driving features, aiming to enhance operational efficiency, safety, and profitability.
“We aim to enhance every aspect of the customer experience through advanced connectivity, as Kia PBVs will be the most technologically advanced LCVs available,” said Marc Hedrich, President of Kia in Europe. “This includes flexible data solutions that allow easy integration into multi-brand fleets without additional hardware.”
Geotab, a global leader in connected transportation and asset management solutions, will provide a white-label fleet management platform, a fleet manager app, a driver app, and in-vehicle infotainment integration for Kia PBVs. The partnership will also include advanced EV routing capabilities, automated charging stop recommendations, Digital Key 2.0, and seamless integration of Kia Charge services, such as charging contracts and billing management.
This comprehensive solution will allow fleet managers to integrate other branded vehicles into the platform and provide a complete overview of their operations. Real-time data access will streamline operations, reduce downtime, and optimize maintenance needs.
This system is customizable to suit each fleet’s specific needs, providing flexibility to tailor how insights are delivered to drivers and fleet managers. The partnership aims to support fleet managers in daily operations and strategic fleet management, especially as vehicle uptime directly impacts profitability.
Kia PBVs are part of the brand’s Plan S strategy, which includes expanding the line-up of electric vehicles. The brand has developed an innovative BEV platform specifically for PBVs, providing adaptability to different wheelbase lengths and a wide range of vehicle sizes, body types, and conversions.
Kia promises its customers a revolutionary business experience supported by a seven-year/150,000 km warranty. The company has invested over €3 billion and built a dedicated plant in Korea to support PBV production, with a planned capacity of 150,000 units per year gradually increasing to 300,000 units globally.
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