Kia unveils PV7 electric van ahead of 2027 Europe launch
Kia has unveiled the PV7 electric van and plans to launch its Cargo and Passenger versions in Europe during the latter part of 2027.
- 71.5 kWh / 96.2 kWh
- 200 kW
- 420 Nm
- 1,200 kg
What Happened
Kia unveiled the PV7 at IAA Transportation 2026 as the second model in its all-electric Platform Beyond Vehicle lineup. The van will be offered in Cargo and Passenger versions, with Kia planning launches in Korea and Europe during the second half of 2027.
The PV7 uses Kia’s E-GMP.S architecture and comes with 71.5 kWh or 96.2 kWh nickel-manganese-cobalt battery packs. The Long Range Cargo version is targeted to exceed 460 kilometres under WLTP testing, while the drivetrain is rated at up to 200 kW and 420 Nm with front-wheel drive standard.
Cargo buyers can specify up to three Euro pallets, with maximum payload rated at 1,165 kilograms for the Long variant and 1,200 kilograms for the Compact. The Passenger version accommodates up to nine occupants globally, while the Korean-market configuration can seat 11.
Late 2027
Kia’s announced plan for PV7 Cargo and Passenger models
>460 kmWLTP electric range
Preliminary target subject to homologation
Why this matters
The PV7 extends Kia’s electric commercial-vehicle range into a larger format for logistics, fleet and passenger use. Its preliminary specifications include two battery sizes, an over-460-kilometre WLTP range target for the Long Range Cargo version and payload capacity of up to 1,200 kilograms for the Compact Cargo variant.
Terms in This Story
- PBV
- Platform Beyond Vehicle, Kia’s name for commercial and passenger vehicles built around configurable business use cases.
- V2L
- Vehicle-to-Load, which lets the vehicle supply electricity to tools, equipment and other devices.
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