Archive · 16 Sep 2026
Kia PV7 Electric Van Revealed Ahead Of 2027 Launch
Kia has shown a new electric van called the PV7.
It is bigger than Kia's PV5 electric van.
People can buy it as a Passenger van or a Cargo van.
The Passenger version can carry up to nine people in most places, and up to 11 people in South Korea.
The Cargo version can carry as much as 1,200 kilograms.
Its battery can provide a claimed range of up to 460 kilometers.
Kia says it can charge from 10% to 80% in the mid-20-minute range with a powerful charger.
The PV7 will arrive in South Korea and Europe in the second half of 2027.
An all-wheel-drive version will come after the first launch.
Kia has revealed the PV7, its second electric van after the PV5.
The PV7 will launch in South Korea and Europe in the second half of 2027.
Passenger versions will seat up to nine in most markets, with an 11-seat South Korean version.
The van offers up to 460 kilometers of claimed WLTP range and a later all-wheel-drive option.
The Cargo version can carry up to 1,200 kilograms and will be offered in several body configurations.
- Who
- Kia.
- What
- The company revealed the PV7 electric van in Passenger and Cargo versions.
- When
- Kia announced it worldwide on 16 September; launches are planned for the second half of 2027.
- Where
- The PV7 will launch in South Korea and Europe.
- Why
- Kia is expanding its electric-van lineup with a larger model following the PV5.
- Powertrain
- A front-mounted electric motor produces 268 horsepower.
- Claimed range
- Up to 460 kilometers under the WLTP standard.
- Charging
- The battery can charge from 10% to 80% in the mid-20-minute range using a 350kW DC fast charger.
- Passenger capacity
- Up to nine seats in most markets, with an 11-seat version indicated for South Korea.
- Cargo capacity
- The Cargo version can carry up to 1,200 kilograms.
- Dimensions
- The PV7 is 5,350mm long, 1,995mm wide, 1,990mm high and has a 3,500mm wheelbase.
- Technology
- It has a 14.6-inch infotainment screen running Kia's Pleos Connect system, based on Android Automotive OS.