Kia’s electric van lineup is getting more interesting with reveal of PV7

Kia presented the PV7 at IAA Transportation as the latest member of its Platform Beyond Vehicle (PBV) family of electric vans. Built on the E-GMP.S PBV architecture, the PV7 continues Kia’s focus on flat-floor layouts designed to simplify loading and configure the interior for different uses. Kia offers the PV7 in two body types: a passenger-focused version and a cargo-oriented variant, and the model is roughly two feet longer than the PV5 that preceded it.

Powertrain options include a 71.5 kWh battery and a larger 96.2 kWh pack. Kia says the Cargo Long-Range version will deliver 460 km on the WLTP cycle (about 286 miles), and the van uses an 800-volt electrical architecture that supports 350 kW DC fast charging, allowing 10–80 percent charging in under 25 minutes. The PV7 also supports vehicle-to-load functionality for powering external devices and runs Kia’s Pleos Connect infotainment system, which is Android Automotive-based and incorporates Gleo AI voice controls.

Kia’s designers kept the PV7 visually distinctive while remaining practical: a two-tone front end with a dark upper section that wraps around the windshield, a tall, flat roof for interior volume, a low front bumper with protective cladding, and squarish multi-spoke wheels on both variants. Those choices aim to balance a modern appearance with the utilitarian traits buyers expect from vans.

Kia plans to launch the PV7 in Europe and Korea in the second half of 2027, with additional markets and conversion models to follow. A PV7 prototype has reportedly been spotted testing in the United States, though Kia has not confirmed U.S. availability. The PV7 continues the PBV program Kia introduced at CES 2024, which envisions a flexible vehicle architecture with interchangeable rear modules while the driver cab remains fixed.