Kia PV5 WKNDR Concept Wins Top Red Dot Award as Kia Dominates with 5 Design Trophies

Kia is once again making headlines—not just for making great cars, but for redefining electric vehicle design. The Korean automaker recently swept the Red Dot Award: Design Concept 2025 competition with five wins, and leading the pack was the Kia PV5 WKNDR Concept, which claimed the prestigious “Best of the Best” title.

This isn’t your average electric car. The PV5 WKNDR is an electric adventure van that ditches the daily commute in favor of weekend getaways and off-grid exploration. Built on Kia’s modular Platform Beyond Vehicle (PBV) architecture, this EV is a signpost for where Kia sees the future of electric mobility: flexible, customizable, and lifestyle-oriented.

With its rugged design, configurable mobile kitchen setup, solar panels, and even a hydro turbine for off-grid power generation, the PV5 WKNDR isn’t just a concept—it’s a lifestyle on wheels.

But the PV5 WKNDR wasn’t the only Kia to shine:

Kia Concept PV1: A tiny, ultra-compact EV aimed at last-mile delivery, built for zipping through crowded urban centers.

Kia Concept PV5: The base model for the WKNDR, this mid-sized van is already in production with options for passenger or logistics use, featuring modular workspaces like the “Driver’s Desk.”

Kia Concept PV7: The largest of the lineup, it’s a roomy electric van with a flat floor and mobile office configurations, perfect for delivery fleets and small businesses.

Kia Concept EV2: A B-segment compact electric SUV with pillar-less doors and a highly adaptable cabin designed to meet everyday consumer needs.

All these designs reflect Kia’s bold design philosophy called "Opposites United", blending technology with nature, and functionality with emotion. This strategy seems to be winning over not just consumers, but international design judges as well.

While some of these concepts are still futuristic, they point toward a clear trend: electric vehicles that fit your lifestyle, not the other way around. From urban delivery pods to solar-powered weekend vans, Kia is showing that the EV future can be practical and adventurous.

As Kia keeps stacking design awards, it’s also mapping out a more sustainable, personalized, and exciting electric future.