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Kia PV7 Electric Van Debut With 9 Seats, 96.2 kWh Battery

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Kia has unveiled the PV7 electric van in cargo and passenger forms, with an 800V system, up to 9 seats in Europe and a 96.2 kWh battery.

Kia has unveiled the PV7, a large electric van that will be sold in both passenger and cargo forms across several markets, including Korea and Europe. The vehicle expands the company's push into the light commercial vehicle segment and follows the smaller PV5, which arrived in 2025. Kia says it will roll out as many as 23 variants of the PV7 over the coming years.

The PV7 is built on the E-GMP.S architecture, the same service-focused platform that underpins the PV5. This structure is designed specifically for commercial use and differs from the standard E-GMP platform used in Kia's passenger cars. The van will come in standard and long wheelbase versions, though the company has so far detailed only the long wheelbase model.

Size and payload

The long wheelbase PV7 measures 5,350 mm in length, 1,995 mm in width and 1,990 mm in height, with a 3,500 mm wheelbase. That makes it considerably bigger than the long wheelbase PV5, which stands at 4,670 mm long with a 3,000 mm wheelbase.

Cargo capacity reflects the larger footprint. The long wheelbase Cargo version with a standard roof offers 6.1 cubic metres of load space, rising to 8.0 cubic metres in the high-roof configuration. Payload is rated at 1,200 kg for the standard version and 1,165 kg for the long wheelbase model. By comparison, the PV5 carries between 605 kg and 800 kg. Kia has not disclosed the gross vehicle weight.

The Passenger variant is aimed at personnel transport, shuttle and tourist services, rental fleets and family use. In Europe it will be available with up to nine seats, while the Korean market will offer up to 11. Buyers will be able to choose from several seating layouts, some with removable seats.

Charging and range

Unlike the PV5, which uses a 400-volt system, the PV7 adopts an 800-volt architecture. The main advantage is faster charging, which Kia describes as critical for commercial operators. Using a 350 kW charger, the van can go from 10 percent to 80 percent in about 25 minutes.

The PV7 also carries front and rear charging ports. The front port supports both DC and AC charging, while the rear port handles AC only. Kia says the twin-port layout is meant to ease charging in tight spaces where access to a single point might be difficult.

At launch the van will be front-wheel drive, with an all-wheel drive version to follow. The FWD model produces 200 kW, equivalent to 272 PS, along with 420 Nm of torque. Two battery packs will be offered, a 71.5 kWh unit and a 96.2 kWh unit. Fitted with the larger battery, the Cargo version has a WLTP range of around 460 km.

Technology and fleet tools

Inside, the PV7 uses Kia's Pleos Connect infotainment system, which supports over-the-air updates, an open app marketplace and the Gleo AI voice assistant. The cabin includes a 12.9-inch display and a 14.6-inch unit.

For commercial buyers, Kia is bundling a dedicated Business Solutions package. It adds predictive diagnostics, a fleet management system and a dashboard that draws on connected vehicle data.

The wide model range is made possible by Kia's Flexible Body System, a modular body design that allows the van to be reconfigured for different jobs. The planned 23 variants include three Cargo models covering standard, long and high-roof bodies, two Passenger versions, a Chassis Cab and a range of other customised builds.

The PV7 sits between the PV5 and a still-larger model, the PV9, which Kia has scheduled for launch in 2029 as the next step in building out its commercial vehicle lineup.

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