Automotive
Kia previews larger PV7 electric van ahead of official September debut
The automaker is expanding its commercial EV lineup with a larger model scheduled for a full reveal at IAA Transportation 2026 in Germany.
The short version
- Kia is preparing to officially unveil its PV7 electric van on September 14 at the IAA Transportation event in Hanover, Germany.
- The vehicle builds on the smaller PV5 platform to provide larger Cargo and Passenger configurations for commercial and personal buyers.
- Full technical specifications and finalized driving ranges will be confirmed at the formal launch.
Key facts
- The Kia PV7 was spotted undergoing public road testing in Europe ahead of its scheduled full reveal on September 14 at IAA Transportation 2026 in Hanover, Germany.[Electrek]
- The PV7 is built on the same E-GMP.S platform as the smaller PV5 and will be manufactured in multiple body styles, including Cargo and Passenger variants.[Electrek]
- Kia's existing PV5 accounted for 37% of Europe's C-segment electric van sales in the first half of 2026.[Electrek]
What remains uncertain
- Official battery specifications and WLTP range ratings remain unconfirmed by Kia, though reports cite an NMC pack exceeding 70 kWh targeting at least 350 km of range.[Electrek]
Sources
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