Kia PV7 All-Electric Panel Van Unveiled: 9-Seater / 8 m³ Cargo Capacity, Launching H2 2027

At the 2026 IAA Transportation show in Hanover, Germany, Kia unveiled its all-new all-electric panel van — the PV7. As the second commercial battery-electric vehicle under Kia's Platform Beyond Vehicle (PBV) initiative, the PV7 sits above the already-in-production PV5 and targets dual use cases: flexible commercial operations and multi-passenger mobility.

The PV7 is built on the same E-GMP.S dedicated EV platform as the PV5, featuring a flat-floor interior with variable cabin height and highly modular layout options. Kia states the vehicle will spawn up to 23 distinct configurations via interchangeable roof modules — covering passenger transport, cargo delivery, chassis-cab variants, and numerous customized bodywork applications.

The new model offers two nickel-cobalt-manganese (NCM) lithium-ion battery packs: 71.5 kWh and 96.2 kWh. The long-wheelbase cargo variant delivers over 460 km of WLTP range. Front-wheel drive is standard across the lineup; all-wheel drive versions are planned for later introduction. The electric powertrain delivers up to 200 kW (268 hp) maximum output and 420 N·m peak torque.

Leveraging an 800 V high-voltage architecture, the PV7 supports 350 kW DC fast charging — recharging from 10% to 80% in approximately 25 minutes. It also retains V2L (vehicle-to-load) functionality, enabling power supply to outdoor equipment, construction tools, or camping appliances.

The PV7 measures 5,350 mm in length, 1,995 mm in width, and 1,990 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 3,500 mm — significantly larger than both the PV5 (4,695 mm long) and the long-wheelbase Volkswagen ID. Buzz (4,962 mm long). Cargo variants come in standard- and high-roof configurations, offering cargo volumes of 6.1 m³ and up to 8 m³ respectively. The long-wheelbase version has a maximum payload of 1,165 kg; the short-wheelbase version reaches 1,200 kg and includes a dedicated heavy-duty driving mode.

The passenger variant targets shuttle services, leasing fleets, and large-family mobility. Globally, it supports a 9-seat layout (expandable to 11 seats in the Korean domestic market), with 7- and 9-seat configurations available. The 9-seat version optionally omits or adds a fourth-row seat. The 7-seat variant features long-travel, easily removable seats for rapid cabin reconfiguration.

Kia plans to launch the PV7 passenger and cargo variants first in Korea and Europe in the second half of 2027, followed by gradual rollout to other regions and derivative models. Pricing has not yet been announced, but given the PV5's starting price of ₩41–45.9 million in Korea (~US$30,300–34,000) and €38,390 in Germany (~US$44,200), the PV7 is expected to carry a premium over current offerings.