Kia PV5 WAV (Wheelchair Accessable Vehicle) Conversion

https://motabilityireland.com Witness a massive milestone for inclusive electric transport with our first look at the all-new Kia PV5 Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle (WAV). Filmed live at Motability Ireland in Ashbourne, County Meath, this represents the very first ground-up electric vehicle wheelchair conversion in Ireland. Built on Kia’s innovative flat PBV (Purpose-Built Vehicle) platform, the PV5 effectively addresses the range anxiety of traditional conversions, promising a massive real-world range of up to 400 km. Discover how this low-floor chassis layout makes loading effortless and why it's a monumental game-changer for the Irish taxi, commercial, and private family markets. Video Chapters [00:00] Intro: Ireland’s First Electric Kia PV5 WAV Conversion [00:11] Interview: Johnny from Motability Ireland on Range Breakthroughs [01:42] Low-Floor Engineering & Platform Integration Advantages [02:18] Future Layouts: Upcoming 6-Seat & 4-Seat WAV Configurations [03:26] Deep Dive: Testing the Power Tailgate & Key Fob Control [03:45] Mechanical Demo: Operating the 100kg Flat-Folding Ramp [04:02] Safety Restraints: Power Front Tie-Downs & Roloback Protection [04:35] Securing the Chair: Rear Tie-Down Tensioning & Clicks [05:03] Passenger Safety: Full Three-Point Adjustable Seat Belt Demo [05:41] Cabin Seating Flexibility: 5 Seats + Wheelchair Configuration [05:58] Side-Ramp Market Insights & Alternative Conversion Methods [06:50] Specialized Mobility Tech: Hoists, Swivel Seats & Adaptive Controls [07:34] Pricing Breakdown: Grants, VRT/VAT Relief & Final Value Verdict Top Features of the Kia PV5 WAV Conversion Monumental Range Breakthrough: Unlike historic combustion-van electric conversions that struggled to maintain a 200 km range due to added component weight, the PV5 WAV delivers a massive, practical real-world range of up to 400 km per charge [00:33]. Dedicated Ground-Up Platform: Built on Kia's specialised flat electric architecture, the conversion doesn't have to navigate structural blockades like traditional exhausts or drive shafts [02:54]. This allows for a completely flush, single-level interior floor [02:40]. Low-Floor, Short-Ramp Design: Features an integrated 100 kg flat-folding rear ramp [03:52]. Because the chassis naturally sits low to the ground, it creates a much gentler, easier climbing incline for a wheelchair user [01:45]. Seatbelt-Style Rollback Protection: The front tie-downs are wired into an active electric clutch system [04:07]. If you need to stop halfway up the ramp, the belts automatically lock tightly to prevent the wheelchair from rolling backward [04:29]. Full Passenger Seating Flexibility: The smart spatial conversion allows you to keep an uncompromised five-seat layout plus the dedicated wheelchair user position simultaneously [05:33], with six-seat variations arriving later this year [01:58]. Total Three-Point Safety: Secures the occupant with a comprehensive, fully adjustable three-point safety belt suite [05:22], paired with dual-sided ratchet click tensioners to guarantee the chair remains perfectly anchored during transport [04:54]. Are you considering an accessible electric vehicle for a family member or commercial transport fleet? Head over to Nevo.ie to compare options, or explore Motability Ireland to coordinate a private viewing. Please subscribe to my channel, hit the like button and leave a comment. I review all types of electric vehicles and remember, if you think an EV is for you, leave it to me and I'll review. Thanks for watching. Nevo's Website - https://www.nevo.ie/ Nevo's Twitter - https://twitter.com/nevoireland Nevo's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nevoireland/ Nevo's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/nevo-co Derek's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/reilly.derek Derek's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/derekreilly/ #electriccar #kia #pv5wav