Kia and Geotab Partner to Deliver Smarter Electric Van Fleet Management

Kia has partnered with Geotab to introduce a data-driven van fleet management system (FMS) designed to support businesses across the UK. As part of Kia’s Platform Beyond Vehicle (PBV) initiative and expanding light commercial vehicle (LCV) range, this advanced FMS is tailored for all-electric vans without requiring any additional hardware.

Through this strategic collaboration with Geotab, a global leader in connected transportation and asset management, Kia offers businesses powerful data solutions to maximize fleet productivity, enhance safety and compliance, and simplify the transition to electric vans. This partnership ensures fleets are smarter, more efficient, and ready for the future of sustainable mobility.



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What Is a Van Fleet Management System and How Does It Work?


A van fleet management system is a smart digital solution that enables businesses to monitor, manage, and optimize their vehicles in real time. Kia’s system connects PBVs, drivers, and fleet managers through integrated data services, providing real-time tracking and in-vehicle app displays for seamless control.

Fleet managers can access detailed insights such as vehicle location, battery status, energy usage, and driver behaviour (including speeding or hard braking). The system requires no additional hardware and includes app-based tools to support better route planning, communication, and efficiency on the road.

With customizable data dashboards and compatibility across mixed-brand fleets, Kia’s Van Fleet Management System simplifies compliance, reduces operational costs, and helps businesses make smarter, data-driven decisions—whether managing a few vehicles or an entire fleet.​

Spot Risks Smarter, Drive Safer


Monitor key driver safety metrics—including speeding, harsh braking, and sharp cornering—in real time with Kia PBV. Generate driver-specific.

Reports to enhance training, reduce accidents, and lower insurance costs, keeping your van fleet safer, more efficient, and fully compliant on the road.

Effortless Compliance with Kia PBV


Access real-time vehicle insights including detailed driver performance logs to streamline fleet inspections and ensure full compliance.

With everything you need in one system, managing your fleet becomes safer, easier, and more efficient.

Maximize Uptime and Efficiency 

with Kia PBV


Kia’s PBV ecosystem empowers businesses with fully connected electric vans. From real-time charging guidance to integrated FMS and driver apps, every system works together to streamline operations.

Advanced data-driven solutions optimize fleet performance, minimize total cost of operation, and maximize vehicle uptime. With Kia PBV, your fleet becomes more efficient, profitable, and ready for the transition to electric mobility.



Smooth Transition to Smarter Fleet Management


Kia’s PBV Fleet Management System helps you add electric vans to your existing fleet effortlessly. With real-time insights into vehicle performance, battery health, and driver activity, you can cut downtime, boost productivity, and stay ahead of the zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) mandate—all without new hardware.

Fleet management specifically for

you & your business

Whether managing a few vans or a large mixed-brand fleet, an intelligent fleet management system helps businesses make smarter decisions, increase productivity, and future-proof their operations in an evolving mobility landscape.

Kia PBV Awards & Press Reviews 

IVOTY Report: Kia’s Vision for Electric Vans

Kia’s ambitions for light commercial vehicles (LCVs) go beyond a single model. A full range of electric vans featuring driverless technology and swappable bodies marks just the beginning of Kia’s bold plans to transform commercial mobility.

Kia PV5 Van Wins Prestigious UK ‘One to Watch’ Award Ahead of Launch


Ahead of its official production-design reveal and next year’s launch, the Kia PV5 electric van has been honoured with the ‘One to Watch’ Award at the What Van? Awards, highlighting its innovation and potential in the UK market.

The Kia Electric Vans: PV5 Leads the Charge


According to Car Magazine Online, Kia has begun testing its first electric van, the PV5, on public roads, marking the brand’s entry into the European commercial vehicle market. Part of Kia’s Platform Beyond Vehicle (PBV) initiative, the PV5 is set to launch in 2026 with advanced technology features tailored for modern businesses.

Kia unveiled five concept vehicles at CES 2024 in Las Vegas, including the PV1, PV5, and PV7, showcasing the brand’s vision for versatile electric vans. Built on an adapted E-GMP platform from the EV6, these vans will feature modular assembly and swappable technology, offering flexibility and innovation for the next generation of commercial vehicles.

Kia’s First Electric Van Spotted on Roads Ahead of 2026 Launch


The first Kia electric vans have been spotted testing on public roads, albeit in heavily camouflaged form. The PV5 small van is set to be the first of Kia’s commercial vans to go on sale in Europe, with a planned launch in early 2026. Global production is scheduled to begin at the end of 2025 to meet this timeline.

The vans were initially unveiled at CES 2024 in Las Vegas, where Kia showcased concept versions of three different electric commercial vehicles in multiple configurations, signalling the brand’s strong commitment to its upcoming commercial vehicle range.