Kia's PV5 becomes a mobile clinic in Indonesia

Instead of patients going to the hospital, the hospital comes to them. Kia's purpose-built vehicle, the PV5, has been converted into a mobile clinic equipped with a patient bed and electrocardiogram testing equipment, and will begin serving a smart city near Jakarta, Indonesia, by the end of this year.

Hyundai Motor Group announced Friday that it unveiled the PV5 Healthcare pilot model — a medically converted version of the PV5 Cargo Long — at the 2026 Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show, which ran from July 30 to Aug. 9.

The vehicle's interior features a foldable patient bed, a medical chair and an electrocardiogram device, configured to allow patients to receive consultations and basic health checkups inside the vehicle.

The electric vehicle's vehicle-to-load (V2L) function also plays a key role. By drawing power from the vehicle's battery and supplying it externally, the PV5 Healthcare can operate medical devices even in locations without a dedicated power supply.

Hyundai Motor Group plans to begin a real-world service trial in BSD City, near Jakarta, by the end of this year. Local urban developer Sinar Mas Land and Eka Hospital will participate in the pilot.

BSD City's residential and commercial facilities are spread across a wide area, while medical facilities are concentrated in specific zones, making hospital access difficult for residents without cars. The pilot will test a model in which the medical vehicle travels to residential neighborhoods rather than requiring patients to travel to it.

The PV5 Healthcare vehicle will circulate through high-traffic locations — including residential complexes, shopping malls and sports centers — to provide medical consultations and health checkup services.

Responsibilities among the partners are clearly divided. Hyundai Motor Group will supply the vehicles and manage service operations, while Sinar Mas Land will support the infrastructure needed for the service — including residential complexes and community facilities within BSD City. Eka Hospital will provide medical staff and equipment and handle the actual clinical services.

The project also marks an expansion of Kia's PBV use cases into the healthcare sector, building on the PV5 platform. At the Busan Mobility Show in June, Kia showcased a range of specialized PV5-based models, including an AI patrol vehicle, a mobile pet store and a mobile bank. The company has also been broadening the lineup with derivative models such as the PV5 Cargo High Roof and a seven-seat passenger variant.

Through this pilot, Hyundai Motor Group aims to assess how effectively a mobile medical service can operate in a real urban environment. The group is also considering developing the concept into a broader smart city service model — integrating residential, transportation and healthcare infrastructure — and expanding it to other ASEAN countries.

Jeong Ho-geun, executive vice president and head of Hyundai Motor Group's Future Strategy Division, said Indonesia holds a strategically vital position in the ASEAN market. "As a smart mobility solutions company, we will actively pursue smart city projects in the ASEAN market through collaboration with local partners," he said.

Rina Setiawati, CEO of Eka Hospital Group, expressed gratitude to Hyundai Motor Group for its contributions to Indonesia's automotive industry and healthcare development. "I expect this collaboration to serve as a catalyst for delivering tangible benefits to the people of Indonesia," she said.