Kia EV7 planned? New electric SUV could come in 2029
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Reports suggest Kia is planning another all-battery electric SUV that could be launched under the model name EV7. According to a report by South Korea’s Yonhap news agency, company executives and union representatives have agreed to produce a new electric SUV with the internal project name “NV.”
The vehicle is described as an electric mid-size SUV and is associated with the name EV7. Production is scheduled to begin in 2029 at Kia’s plant in Gwangju, South Korea. A factory currently used by Kia for producing the Bongo light commercial vehicle, among others, will be restructured for this purpose. According to a report by South Korean broadcaster KBC, the new E-SUV will be manufactured there alongside the Bongo.
The technical specifications for the planned EV7 have not been released yet. Information on vehicle dimensions, battery size, power output, range, and charging speed is lacking, as is confirmation of the vehicle platform used. Its exact position within the model lineup remains unclear as well. Kia already offers several electric SUV and crossover models such as the EV5, EV6, and EV9, but their varying body designs and size categories do not allow for reliable insights into the technical features of the EV7.
The plans are linked to Kia’s announced expansion of its electric vehicle lineup. The manufacturer has unveiled plans this year to introduce a total of 14 battery-electric models by 2030, including nine SUV models, two passenger car models, and three electric commercial vehicle models. Meanwhile, the South Korean company aims to sell one million electric vehicles globally by 2030. For Europe, the manufacturer targets a 66 percent electric vehicle share in its total sales by 2030, along with further expansion of its electric model portfolio.
It has not yet been confirmed whether the planned Kia EV7 will be available in Germany and other European markets. Kia has not released any information regarding an European launch date, prices, trim levels, or regional production plans for this model. The known details so far pertain to planned manufacturing in South Korea and the associated factory plans. A specific date for the official launch of the EV7 has also not been announced.
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