autonomy_drone전자신문 IT (ETNews)· 5/25/2026, 7:00:00 AM★ 8.0
Hyundai Motor Group Begins Development of Kia PBV Autonomous Robo-Taxi
Hyundai Motor Group has initiated the development of its first electric purpose-built vehicle (PBV)-based robo-taxi for Kia. This marks a strategic move to supply customer-tailored robo-taxis using Kia's PBV models, following the success of the Hyundai iOnik 5. The Hyundai Motor Group's Advanced Vehicle Platform (AVP) division has started developing the PV5 Dev Kit, the first PBV model for Kia, which is a dedicated kit equipped with a communication controller compatible with various communication methods and essential for implementing autonomous driving technology.
💡 AI analysis: Hyundai Motor Group's initiation of developing a robocar based on Kia's PBV signals a strengthening of its technological edge in autonomous driving and a potential shift in investor sentiment toward growth prospects tied to autonomous technology integration.