NEXEN TIRE Supplies OE Tires for Kia’s First PBV PV5
– The high-efficiency, high-performance ‘N’Blue S’ selected for Kia’s global PBV strategy model
– Strengthening brand recognition through partnership with a global automaker and a competitive quality edge
SEOUL, South Korea, Sept 08, 2025 – NEXEN TIRE, a leading global tire manufacturer, announced that the company will supply its high-efficiency, high-performance summer tire, the N’Blue S (215/65R16 102H), as original equipment (OE) for Kia’s new purpose-built vehicle (PBV), the Kia PV5.
The PV5 is a global PBV strategy model developed on the advanced Electric-Global Modular Platform (E-GMP), and offers flexible hardware and software expansion that can be adapted to a variety of uses from family car to camping and business vehicle. With this versatility, it is expected to become a key model for urban logistics and the mobility industry.
With this supply, NEXEN TIRE has demonstrated its advanced tire technology optimized for electric vehicle-based commercial mobility. The N’Blue S is designed for eco-friendly, high-performance vehicles. It minimizes rolling resistance to meet stricter carbon emissions regulations in Europe. The tire is fitted on a range of European-style vehicles from various automakers, and is recognized for its quality and strong market presence.
With N’Blue S, NEXEN TIRE introduced its Sidewall Aero Dynamic technology, which reduces pass-by noise and improves fuel efficiency, for the first time. This innovation helps meet stringent European environmental regulations on noise and fuel economy. Notably, the tire features a simplified groove design that enhances high-speed water drainage and provides stronger wet traction compared to its predecessor. As a result, the N’Blue S provides stable braking performance and excellent durability, even in repetitive urban driving conditions, maximizing the efficiency of commercial electric vehicles.
NEXEN TIRE has solidified its capability to supply OE tires in the global market based on more than eight decades of accumulated technology and expertise. The company has supplied OE tires to major automakers in Europe and the United States, beginning with one of Europe’s premium brands in 2016, and has established itself as a trusted tire supplier for leading global automakers in a relatively short time. NEXEN TIRE has forged a solid partnership with Kia by supplying OE tires for its electric vehicle lineup, including the EV3, EV4, EV6, and EV9, as well as global strategic models such as the PV5 and Tasman.
“The supply of OE tires for the Kia PV5 demonstrates our technological competitiveness in the future mobility market, driven by electrification and personalization,” said John Bosco (Hyeon Suk) Kim, CEO of NEXEN TIRE. “We will continue to strengthen our partnerships with global automakers to contribute to the expansion of the future mobility ecosystem.”