seoul: Kia Corp. said Thursday it has signed a tentative agreement with DHL Korea Ltd. to supply its PV5 mid-sized electric cargo vehicles to the logistics firm from 2026. Under the memorandum of understanding signed Wednesday, Kia will begin supplying the PV5, the first in the company's electric purpose-built vehicle (PBV) lineup, to DHL Korea starting in 2026. According to Yonhap News Agency, PBVs are Kia's next-generation electric vehicles built on dedicated platforms that can be customized to meet various user needs. Kia also plans to develop customized PBV models tailored to DHL's logistics operations and vehicle requirements after analyzing their specific needs. The companies anticipate the partnership to accelerate the adoption of eco-friendly vehicles in the logistics sector and contribute to establishing a sustainable global logistics ecosystem. Kia said it aims to leverage this collaboration to explore further opportunities in markets in Asia and Europe. The companies also plan to expand the partn ership with the release of larger PBV models.