The Kia PV5 WKNDR concept is an electric van derived from the Kia PV5, one of a series of Platform Beyond Vehicle (PBV) concepts Kia unveiled at CES earlier this year. These concepts previewed a line of flexible electric vans for commercial use, but the PV5 WKNDR is aimed at recreation.

Kia came to SEMA with a reworked concept from CES, the PV5 WKNDR van. It was enough to make vanlifers forget about the new VW ID. Buzz, maybe even the Mercedes Sprinter. The Kia concept has a modular interior that makes 150 cubic feet of space downright livable and appealing,

Days after teasing a major reveal at the 2024 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show, Kia has unveiled two

Futuristic, adventurous, and ready for that infamous #vanlife hashtag—that is, if this PV5 WKNDR concept van were to become real.

Kia has introduced five new concepts at SEMA including ones based on the EV9 and PV5. The automaker also showed more realistic builds based on the Sportage, Sorento, and Telluride. The modifications vary by model,

And the EV9 is too low to the ground, with tires too slim for trail work. Well, the production version, anyway. This concept is quite different. The company unveiled the Kia EV9 ADVNTR concept at this year's SEMA show,

Kia unveils rugged EV9 ADVNTR and PV5 WKNDR concepts at SEMA, highlighting future electric vehicles built for adventure and adaptability.

The electric three-row SUV gets unique front and rear styling, a three-inch lift, and reinforced rocker panels that improve its off-road capability.

But the other is the PV5 WKNDR, a rugged off-road camper based on a forthcoming Kia electric van platform. The EV9 ADVNTR makes good use of the existing EV9's angular design, with new sections filled in with protective cladding.