“If only the hospital room could move like this”… 23-year-awaited Donghae trip in Kia PV5

Kim Oonyou, who has been living in a hospital for the past 23 years due to respiratory assistance equipment, will once again be able to travel the East Sea, just like she did with her family as a child. Her journey is now possible thanks to the versatile electric car from Kia, the PV5 WAV (Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle). Just last month, on the 19th, the family of Kim Oonyou released a video titled "The Moving Room" showcasing the 23-year journey, which garnered 1.058 million views within three weeks.

The company stated that the PV5 WAV demonstrates how personalized mobility vehicles can extend an individual's daily life and possibilities.

The PV5 WAV is equipped with V2L (Vehicle to Load) functionality, enabling it to provide power for various medical devices like oxygen generators during vehicle movement. Unlike previous models where the wheelchair was lowered to the trunk, the PV5 WAV features side sliding doors for safe boarding and disembarking. A wheelchair ramp is also built into the floor, capable of supporting up to 300kg, allowing even electric wheelchairs to be accommodated.

Kim Oonyou's dream was to once again feel the open sea, and her travel journey has been shared with a community of 923 supportive comments, with 705 of them proposing innovative uses for the PV5 WAV. These ideas span healthcare (34.3% for mobile clinics), education (28.9% for mobile libraries), travel (14% for wheelchair-friendly campers), daily life (8.2% for pop-up stores), pet care (7.4% for organic dog services), and emergency situations (7.1%).

Kim Oonyou expressed her gratitude, stating that the support received was both surprising and appreciated. She hopes that more people will be empowered to explore new experiences as a result of her journey. This trip was made possible through Kia's social contribution program, 'Green Travel', which has been supporting over 110,000 traffic-impaired travelers since 2012.