Kia EV7 revealed as an upcoming midsize electric SUV — SkimNews
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- Kia revealed plans to produce the EV7, a midsize electric SUV, at its Gwangju factory in South Korea, filling the gap between the EV6 and the three-row EV9.
- Kia reported 291,219 vehicle sales last month, a 10.3% increase from October 2025, marking its eighth consecutive month of year-over-year growth.
- Kia will use its fifth-generation batteries in upcoming EVs, offering up to 15% higher energy density, and a new EV platform that boosts battery capacity by up to 40% and motor output by 9%.
- Kia confirmed the EV7 will likely adopt an 800V electrical architecture for faster charging, unlike the 400V system used in the current EV5 midsize SUV.
- Kia outlined production plans for redesigned models, including the 2028 Carnival Hybrid and a hydrogen-powered Carnival by 2029, at its Gwangmyeong and Hwaseong factories.
Why it matters: Kia’s EV7 launch accelerates its direct competition with Tesla and Hyundai in the midsize electric SUV segment, leveraging a new high-capacity platform and 800V charging to improve cost and performance. With EVs set to make up two-thirds of its European sales by 2030, Kia strengthens its position in the global EV race using concrete product and production milestones already in motion.
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