Overview
- Kia officially unveiled the PV7 at the IAA Transportation show in Hanover, presenting Cargo and Passenger versions that include a nine‑seat global passenger layout and cargo Long, Compact and High‑Roof body options.
- The PV7 rides on the dedicated E‑GMP.S PBV architecture, uses an 800‑volt electrical system and is offered with 71.5 kWh or 96.2 kWh NCM batteries and a front motor rated at about 200 kW and 420 Nm; an all‑wheel‑drive variant is planned after launch.
- Kia quotes a Long Range Cargo WLTP target of more than 460 km and says the 800‑volt system can charge 10–80% in the mid‑20‑minute range on a 350 kW DC charger, but those range and charging figures remain provisional pending homologation.
- Practical features aimed at fleets include up to 6.1 m3 (Long) or 8.0 m3 (High Roof) cargo volume, payload up to about 1,200 kg, dual charging ports (front AC/DC and optional rear AC), vehicle‑to‑load outlets and Pleos Connect fleet software with over‑the‑air updates and Gleo AI.
- Kia will build the PV7 at its Hwaseong EVO PBV plant, plans about 23 PV7 derivatives over time and expects the model to help meet aggressive PBV sales targets through 2030, with wider market rollouts and a larger PV9 scheduled for 2029.