• Motability Operations and Kia sign MOU to enhance accessible mobility and advance electrification of Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles
• Kia PV5 and its WAV variant will be introduced in the UK under the Motability Scheme in first half of 2026, followed by the launch of PV5 WAV later in the year
• Strategic partnership to boost Kia PBV’s quality, marketability, and production efficiency enhancing the ability to convert vehicles for wheelchair access
• The parties will explore smart charging solutions and energy management technologies, including Vehicle-to-Home and Vehicle-to-Grid systems

Kia Corporation (Kia) and Motability Operations Limited, the company which runs the Motability Scheme in the UK, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), reaffirming their mutual commitment towards electrification and enhancing personal mobility through care for the environment.

The key objective of this collaboration is to bring to market an affordable, fully electric, side-entry Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle (WAV), while advancing inclusive mobility through Kia’s Platform Beyond Vehicle (PBV) lineup to meet the accessibility and electrification needs of all individuals.