Kia Makes Regular Vans Feel Outdated With New Pv7

Kia has introduced the all-new PV7 at the IAA Transportation 2026 in Hannover, Germany. Positioned as the big brother of the Kia PV5, the electric van brings increased cargo volume, a heavier payload, and a more advanced 800V architecture.

Design-wise, the production PV7 is an evolution of the 2024 concept, sharing styling cues with the PV5. The van features split LED headlights on its short nose, a wraparound greenhouse, sculpted fenders, sliding rear doors, and a generous amount of protective cladding around the bodywork. According to Kia, the plastic bits prone to damage are replaceable to simplify repairs and reduce downtime.

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Inside, the modern dashboard looks nothing like your typical workhorse. The digital cockpit comprises a 9.9-inch instrument cluster and a 14.6-inch touchscreen running the Android-based Pleos Connect infotainment system and incorporating the Gleo AI voice assistant. Occupants are also treated with ambient lighting, plenty of storage compartments and physical buttons on the two-spoke steering wheel and under the central display.

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The standard PV7 measures 5,350 mm (210.6 in) long and has a 3,500 mm (137.8 in) wheelbase. Those figures make it 655 mm (25.8 in) longer than the PV5, although it remains smaller than large vans like the Ford E-Transit. Still, Kia will roll out Long and High Roof versions in the future, bringing greater cargo-carrying capabilities. Overall, the PV7 lineup will eventually include no less than 23 variants.

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The automaker showed the three-seater Cargo and nine-seater Passenger variants of the PV7. The latter adds rear windows and a regular tailgate instead of barn doors.

The Cargo Long has a volume of 6.1 cubic meters (215.4 cubic feet), while the Cargo High Roof can handle 8 cubic meters (282.5 cubic feet). Maximum payload is rated at 1,200 kg (2,646 lbs) for the PV7 Compact, while longer items can slide under the passenger seat thanks to a load-through partition.

Kia PV7 Cargo

For shuttle and fleet operations, the PV7 Passenger offers 7-seat, 9-seat, and 11-seat configurations arranged in three or four rows. The three-row seven-seater adopts Kia’s Long-rail Easy Remove seat system, allowing rear seats to slide or be completely removed. It also has rear climate controls and USB-C charging ports. In terms of safety, the van gets seven airbags and a comprehensive ADAS suite.

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The PV7 rides on the EV-dedicated E-GMP.S platform, but instead of the PV5‘s 400-volt system, it gets an 800-volt architecture. It is powered by a single front-mounted electric motor producing up to 268 hp (200 kW / 272 PS) and 420 Nm (310 lb-ft) of torque.

Kia PV7 Passenger

Buyers will get the choice between a 71.5 kWh battery or a larger 96.2 kWh unit. The latter offers a WLTP range of over 460 km (286 miles) for the PV7 Cargo. More importantly, the battery can charge from 10-80% in around 25 minutes when plugged into a 350 kW DC fast charger and supports V2L functionality. The PV7 is also the first Kia to come equipped with dual charging ports, including a front AC/DC port and an optional rear-side AC port.

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The Kia PV7 will roll out in Korea and Europe in the second half of 2027, followed by other global markets. The company has also confirmed that the even larger PV9 will follow in 2029, further expanding its LCV lineup.

Kia PV7 Cargo