Kia Unveils World’s First Large Electric PBV 'PV7'… "To Shake Up the Commercial Vehicle Market"

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On the 14th, Kia made its world premiere of the large electric PBV 'The Kia PV7' at IAA Transportation 2026, the world's largest commercial vehicle exhibition held in Hanover, Germany.

The PV7 is Kia’s second dedicated electric PBV following the PV5. Built on the dedicated E-GMP.S platform, it features a large-capacity battery, a high-efficiency electric drive system, and an 800V charging system.

Its dimensions are overall length 5,350mm, overall width 1,995mm, overall height 1,990mm, wheelbase 3,500mm, and it applies the next-generation body technology 'Flexible Body System' to enable specification expansion. The battery options include a 71.5kWh standard and a 96.2kWh long-range NCM battery. The long-range model can travel more than 460km on a single charge under European WLTP standards. It supports ultra-fast charging up to 350kW, allowing a charge from 10% to 80% in the mid-20-minute range, and features dual charging ports on the front and side-rear as well as V2L support. The front-wheel motor delivers a maximum output of 200kW and a peak torque of 420Nm.

The interior is equipped with a 14.6-inch display and a high-performance mobile workstation environment. The cargo model features a 550mm loading height, a full-open twin-swing tailgate, and a high-load driving mode, with a long-model cargo capacity of 6.1㎥. The passenger model seats up to 11 people, and the seven-seater version applies 'Long Rail Easy Remove Seats'. It is equipped with 'Pleos Connect' based on Android Automotive, generative AI 'Gleo AI', and 'Pleos Fleet'to enhance work efficiency. The bumpers and wheel arches are designed for quick replacement, and the vehicle includes advanced driver assistance features such as forward collision-avoidance assist.

Kia plans to first launch the PV7 Passenger Long and Cargo Long models in Korea and Europe in the second half of 2027, followed by a sequential rollout of 23 derivative and conversion models for the global market. Additionally, at the Hanover Messe, Kia will operate a 1,531㎡ booth to display a total of 10 PBV LINE vehicles, including three PV7s and seven PV5s, and will host a Partners Day event inviting global specialty vehicle manufacturers.

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