Kia PBV Japan, Geotab, and Macnica have partnered to launch a fleet management system for the Kia PV5. This system provides centralized visualization and management of vehicle data, supporting efficient vehicle operations for fleet operators.

Kia PBV Japan Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director and President: Yasunari Tajima; hereinafter referred to as Kia PBV Japan), Geotab Inc. (Headquarters: Ontario, Canada; Founder and CEO: Neil Cawse; hereinafter referred to as Geotab), and Macnica (Headquarters: Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture; Representative Director and President: Kazumasa Hara; hereinafter referred to Macnica) are pleased to announce the launch of a fleet management system (FMS) for Kia PBV Japan's electric commercial vehicle "Kia PV5," utilizing Geotab's vehicle management device "GO device" and management platform "MyGeotab."

- Connect the Geotab "GO device" to the "Kia PV5" and link the driving data to the management platform "MyGeotab".
- Fleet administrators will be able to view vehicle location information and charging data, including battery level (SoC), across multiple vehicles on a single screen.
• The implementation, support, and customization of this service in Japan will be handled by Macnica, an authorized reseller of Geotab.

With its "PBV (Platform Beyond Vehicle)" series, starting with the PV5, Kia aims to provide mobility solutions that go beyond simply being a "car" as a means of transportation, but are integrated with software. This provision of FMS is part of Kia's efforts as a Software Defined Vehicle (SDV), which continuously evolves the functions and value of vehicles through software.

By connecting Geotab's vehicle management device, "GO Device," to the PV5, driving data, battery data, and other information are linked to "MyGeotab." Fleet administrators can centrally monitor and manage vehicle location information, operating status, and charging/energy data, including battery level (SoC), across multiple vehicles on a single web screen. In addition to these visualization functions, "MyGeotab" offers a wide range of features to support fleet operations, including driver assistance functions based on driving data.

Macnica, an authorized Geotab reseller, is responsible for the implementation, support, and customization of this service in Japan. Macnica In addition to selling and installing equipment, also provides support for developing custom solutions tailored to customers’ business needs and offers software licenses for customization to meet specific requirements. Working in collaboration with Kia PBV Japan, the company will promote the adoption of this service among corporate and fleet customers.

The PV5 is not just a commercial EV; we want it to be a mobility solution that supports the daily operations of fleet operators. Through collaboration with Kia PBV Japan, Geotab, and Macnica, we will deliver new value to our Japanese customers by making vehicle data more visible.