Kia’s electric van is about to get a big brother: Here’s our first look at the PV7 [Images]
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- Kia's PV5 electric van captured 9% of Europe's light commercial electric vehicle (eLCV) sales in the first three months of 2026, exceeding early expectations
- Kia's PV7 prototype was spotted driving in public for the first time (via @MotorsJason/Namcha Cafe), shown in disguise but clearly larger than the midsize PV5
- Kia is launching the PV7 in 2027 as part of its Platform Beyond Vehicle (PBV) lineup, followed by an even larger PV9 in 2029
- The PV7 Concept measured 5,270 mm long, 2,065 mm wide, and 2,120 mm tall with a 3,390 mm wheelbase — closer in size to a standard (L2) Ford Transit
- Kia's PV5 comes in seven configurations: Passenger, Cargo, Chassis Cab, Crew, Open Bed (pickup-style), WAV, and a three-row seven-seater
- The PV5 Passenger is offered in Europe with 51.5 kWh (183-mile WLTP) and 71.2 kWh (256-mile WLTP) battery options, built on Hyundai Motor Group's E-GMP.S platform
Why it matters: Kia's PBV strategy is gaining traction in Europe's commercial EV market — the PV5 alone grabbed 9% of eLCV sales in Q1 2026, and the larger PV7 arriving in 2027 could push Kia into Ford Transit-sized territory where fleet buyers and passenger configurations compete head-on with established commercial van rivals.
