Police-ready PV5 and EV5 concept cars unveiled as Kia Corporation showcases patrol vehicles at Songdo security expo

[Financial News] Kia Corporation will showcase two police patrol car concept vehicles based on the PV5 and EV5 at a security industry exhibition. Following the deployment of an AI patrol car to the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency this year and training on electric vehicle operations, the company plans to expand its range of vehicles in line with the National Police Agency's shift to electrification.
On the 21st, Kia Corporation announced that it would participate in the 2026 International Security Industry Expo (KPEX 2026), being held for four days from the 21st through the 24th at Songdo Convensia in Incheon. The specialized security and safety exhibition is co-hosted by the National Police Agency and Incheon Metropolitan City, and co-organized by the Incheon Tourism Organization, Messe Esang and the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA). This year's theme is “A New Era of K-Policing Opened by Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Robotics.”
The PV5 patrol car concept was designed with a spacious interior to carry several people and police equipment. Kia Corporation says its low floor and sliding doors make it easier to get in and out and improve maneuverability at the scene.
The Kia EV5 patrol car concept has 965 liters of cargo space and features a luggage board to organize and carry security equipment and supplies. Kia Corporation said the two concepts present its vision for eco-friendly police vehicles based on electric vehicles and purpose-built vehicles (PBVs), and that it would continue to expand its mobility offerings tailored to police work.
Kia Corporation developed an AI patrol car in collaboration with the National Police Agency in the first half of this year. Based on the five-seat Kia PV5 Passenger, it was designed to detect hazards early and link ground and aerial patrols. Three 4K-class AI cameras and a drone station are mounted on the roof, while monitors are installed inside the vehicle and at the rear. It has been in operation with the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency's Metropolitan Crime Prevention Patrol Unit since July, and further deployment is under consideration based on the results of the trial.
Training in electric vehicle operations has also continued. Kia Corporation said that from June through August it taught personnel responsible for vehicles at the police agencies in Seoul, Busan and South Gyeongsang Province about electric vehicle structures, battery management and related topics. It plans to further expand training cooperation in line with the National Police Agency's electrification policy.
A Kia Corporation representative said, “At this expo, we aim to showcase the competitiveness of Kia's electrified mobility and its potential for use as police patrol vehicles,” adding, “Drawing on our diverse EV and PBV lineups, we will continue to develop vehicle solutions tailored to the needs of the police and the public sector.”
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