Kia Expands All-Electric PBV Lineup With All-New PV7 Offering More Space at IAA Transportation 2026
- Kia Corporation announced the Kia PV7 at IAA Transportation 2026 in Hannover, Germany, launching the all-electric minivan in Cargo and Passenger variants as part of its Platform Beyond Vehicle lineup.
- Built on the PBV-dedicated E-GMP architecture, the PV7 employs a Flexible Body System to support diverse operational needs while integrating the Kia Business Solutions Portal and Fleet Management System for enhanced productivity.
- Charging at up to 350 kW, the PV7 reaches an 80% SoC in around 25 minutes, while the Pleos Connect system inside runs on Android Automotive OS with Gleo AI for advanced connectivity.
- The Long Range Cargo version delivers up to 460 km of range and 268 hp, while the Cargo model supports a payload of up to 1,200 kg and the Passenger variant offers seven- and nine-seat configurations.
- Kia plans to launch the minivan in South Korea and on the Old Continent next year, with the Australian version confirmed for the fourth quarter of 2027; President and CEO Sung Song called the PV7 the "next step in our journey toward personalized mobility.
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The Commercial Vehicles Show in Hanover has welcomed a significant expansion of its zero-emissions vehicle range as Kia has unveiled its second major series in its Platform Beyond Vehicle (PBV) family. Following the successful launch of the smaller PV5, the newly unveiled Kia PV7 emerges as a significantly larger and highly versatile light commercial vehicle, designed on a dedicated all-electric architecture known as E-GMP.S. Measuring over 5.3 …
Kia Expands All-Electric PBV Lineup With All-New PV7 Offering More Space at IAA Transportation 2026
The South Korean automaker is joining the IAA Transportation 2026 in Hannover, Germany, between September 15 and 20 with the all-new Kia PV7 minivan, part of its PBV (Platform Beyond Vehicle) program. The company has just announced, right on cue, the new PV7, their second model in the dedicated, (continue reading...)
Kia unveiled the PV7, its second dedicated all-electric platform beyond vehicle (PBV) model, at IAA Transportation 2026 in Hannover, Germany, Monday, expanding its electric commercial vehicle lineup with more cargo capacity and flexibility. The PV7 is available in Cargo and Passenger variants and is designed for a range of uses, including logistics, fleet operations, shuttle services and small and medium-sized businesses. Kia plans to launch the…
(Seoul = Yonhap News) Reporter Jang Ha-na = Kia's large electrified purpose-built vehicle (PBV), 'The Kia PV7' (hereinafter PV7), has been unveiled.
The purpose of commercial vehicles is to transport the maximum number of people and cargo in the minimum possible space. A rectangle that can be packed tightly without gaps—a ‘square box on wheels’—is the ultimate destination of this purposefulness. On the 14th (local time), Kia [showcased] the world's largest commercial vehicle motor show (IAA Transportation 2020) held in Hanover, Germany.
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Kia is preparing the next step in the commercial vehicle business: One year after the PV5, Koreans are now showing their big brother PV7 at the IAA in Hanover.
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