The Kia PV7 has gone on testing in Europe. The electric van is much larger than the PV5.
Kia revealed the first photos of the PV7 a few days ago, and now the larger electric van was spotted undergoing road tests in Europe. Its official debut is scheduled for September 14, 2026, at the IAA Transportation 2026 in Hanover.
For the van market, this is no small matter. The PV5 is already selling very well, so the PV7 aims to enter a segment where Ford and Renault do not currently hold a strong position.
The PV5 has already delivered results; now Kia aims higher
Kia has made a strong entry into the electric commercial vehicle market. The PV5 was the best-selling small electric van in Europe in the first half of 2026, accounting for over 50 percent of sales in its segment in five countries. In the overall European C-segment electric van market, it accounts for 37 percent of sales.
This explains why Koreans don’t wait long for the next model. The PV7 is simply a larger version addressing the same needs—transporting goods and people—but with significantly more space.
The vehicle has been seen on public roads in Europe with a test trailer. Just from its proportions, it’s clear this isn’t a slightly enlarged PV5 but a true step up in size.
KIA is preparing its next move in its commercial electric vehicle offensive.
The new PV7 has appeared for the first time in spy photos and appears set to become the “big PV5,” right in a market where Ford and Renault have much to defend.
Its launch is very near. pic.twitter.com/iHkncWBasD
— Motor.es (@motorpuntoes) September 3, 2026
Battery over 70 kWh and at least 350 km WLTP range
PV7 will be built on the same E-GMP.S platform as PV5. Kia is preparing several body styles, including Passenger and Cargo, so the model is intended for both businesses and private customers.
The cabin is expected to feature the same setup as the PV5, namely a 12.9-inch infotainment screen and PBV software based on Hyundai’s Pleos system.
According to Motor.es, the electric van will have an NMC battery with a capacity of over 70 kWh. The claimed range is at least 350 km WLTP. On paper, this seems reasonable, but for a vehicle of this type under load, the actual performance will naturally depend heavily on the version, payload, and speed.
For comparison, the Kia PV5 Passenger is available with 51.5 kWh and 71.2 kWh batteries. The smaller battery offers up to 295 km WLTP range, while the larger one provides up to 412 km WLTP range.
Dimensions show the scale of the difference
The PV7 concept shown at CES 2024 measured 5270 mm in length, 2065 mm in width, and 2120 mm in height. Its wheelbase was 3390 mm.
In contrast, the PV5 Passenger appears significantly more modest. It has a length of 4695 mm, width of 1895 mm, height of 1915 mm, and a wheelbase of 2995 mm.
The difference is substantial not only in photos. There’s an extra 575 mm in length and a longer wheelbase by 395 mm. In short, the PV7 is designed for areas where more serious logistics are required, not just urban last-mile delivery.
If Kia doesn’t set the price too high, it could become one of the most interesting electric vans of 2026. What do you think? Will the PV7 compete more with the Ford E-Transit or electric Renault models?
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