Kia unveils its new PV7 battery-powered LCV at IAAJust AutoGlobalDataTue, September 15, 2026 at 11:44 AM UTCAdd us on GoogleKia unveils its new PV7 battery-powered LCV at IAASouth Korean automaker Kia Corporation has unveiled its newly developed PV7 battery-powered van and minibus range at the at IAA Transportation show in Hannover, Germany. This is the second model in Kia's dedicated battery-powered commercial vehicle line-up, based on the company's Platform Beyond Vehicle (PBV) and E-GMP.S architecture, following the launch of the smaller PV5 model last year.Kia said that the PV7, with its strong electric drivetrain performance, flexible interior space, and connected technologies, is available in Cargo and Passenger variants and was designed to support a wide range of business and mobility applications. It is scheduled to be launched in South Korea and Europe in 2027.The PV7 will be available with a choice of 71.5 kWh and 96.2 kWh nickel cobalt manganese (NCM) battery packs, powering an electric powertrain with an output of up to 200 kW and 420 Nm of torque. The vehicle will initially be available with front-wheel drive (FWD), with an all-wheel-drive (AWD) variant to be added later. The Long Range Cargo variant has a range of over 460 km.AdvertisementAdvertisementThe PV7's 800V architecture allows the battery to be charged from 10% to 80% in around 25 minutes using a 350 kW DC fast charger. It can be equipped with two charging ports, including a standard front AC/DC charging port and an optional rear-side AC charging port, "providing greater flexibility across a wider range of parking and charging environments."The PV7 features the Pleos Connect platform, based on the Android Automotive operating system, delivering a "smartphone-like in-vehicle experience through connected navigation, flexible screen layouts, an open app marketplace featuring first- and third-party business applications, and over-the-air updates." It also incorporates the Gleo AI AI-powered voice assistant.Sangdae Kim, the head of Kia's PBV Business Division, said in a statement: "The PV7 has been developed to give customers the flexibility to adapt as needs evolve. As a business-tailored tool engineered to deliver best-in-class EV performance, data-driven solutions, and total service excellence, it will enable customers to improve work efficiency, enhance productivity, and create greater value throughout the business lifecycle.""Kia unveils its new PV7 battery-powered LCV at IAA" was originally created and published by Just Auto, a GlobalData owned brand.