Kia’s electric SUV and van are getting a new job as police cars — SkimNews
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- Kia showcased the EV5 and PV5 police patrol vehicle concepts at the 2026 International Public Security Industry Exhibition in South Korea, outfitted with sirens, emergency lights, and police badging.
- Kia designed the EV5 patrol SUV to offer up to 965 liters of cargo space and included a luggage board for storing police equipment, positioning it as a practical electric patrol option.
- Kia developed the PV5 AI Patrol Vehicle with the Korean National Police Agency, equipping it with three 4K AI cameras that detect weapons and emergencies like collapses.
- Kia integrated a roof-mounted drone landing pad and charging station on the PV5 AI Patrol Vehicle, enabling aerial surveillance with thermal imaging and 90X zoom for license plate and suspect tracking.
- Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency’s Wide Area Prevention Patrol Division has operated Kia’s AI Patrol Cars since July of the previous year, using the PV5-based model for active duty.
Why it matters: Kia’s entry into the electric police vehicle market with AI and drone capabilities shifts the competitive landscape for public safety tech, giving municipalities a new alternative to Tesla Model Y and Ford Mach-E patrol units while accelerating adoption of integrated surveillance systems in urban policing.
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