Kia PV7 electric van unveiled ahead of local arrival

Kia has officially revealed the PV7 electric van and confirmed it will come to Australia in the fourth quarter of 2027. Sitting above the recently launched PV5 Cargo, the larger PV7 has been designed for delivery, fleet and passenger duties, offering more load space, greater payload capacity and a longer driving range.

The PV7 is the second model in Kia's growing Platform Beyond Vehicle (PBV) range and follows the smaller PV5, which arrived in Australia earlier this year.

First previewed last week through a series of teaser images, the production PV7 sticks closely to the design shown then, with its upright one-box shape, large glasshouse and squared-off proportions.

Under the skin is Kia's dedicated E-GMP.S electric vehicle platform. Buyers will be able to choose between 71.5kWh and 96.2kWh battery packs, while the front-wheel-drive powertrain produces up to 200kW and 420Nm.

Kia claims the long-range Cargo variant can travel more than 460km on the WLTP cycle and says the van can charge from 10 to 80 per cent in the mid-20-minute range when connected to a 350kW DC fast charger.

Cargo models are aimed at delivery and fleet operators, with cargo capacity ranging from 6.1m³ to 8.0m³ depending on configuration. Payload capacity reaches 1200kg, while the long-wheelbase version can accommodate up to three Euro pallets.

Passenger models are expected to appeal to shuttle operators and large families, with seating for up to nine occupants in global markets. Flexible seating arrangements and removable second-row seats allow the cabin layout to be tailored to different uses.

Inside, the PV7 features a pair of screens measuring 12.9 inches and 14.6 inches, while vehicle-to-load (V2L) capability allows tools, appliances and other equipment to be powered directly from the battery.

Safety equipment includes seven airbags, adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assist, highway driving assist and surround-view cameras.

Local specifications are still to be confirmed, though Kia Australia says the PV7 will undergo the brand's local ride and handling programme ahead of its showroom arrival.

The PV7 gives Kia a larger and more capable electric van to sit above the PV5, broadening its push into the commercial vehicle market.

Australian pricing and model grades are yet to be announced, but with a local launch now locked in for late 2027, more details should emerge closer to arrival.

Kia also plans to introduce an even larger PV9 as part of its expanding electric van line-up.

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