Kia has revealed the PV7, a purpose-built electric vehicle aimed at cargo work and longer-distance business use, with a targeted all-electric range of more than 460km, or roughly 286 miles.
The model premiered on Monday 14 September 2026, with Kia’s UK page time-stamping the reveal at 09:50 BST. It was shown at IAA Transportation in Hannover, a trade event focused on commercial vehicles.
Kia said the PV7 uses a dedicated 800-volt electric-vehicle platform and is targeting a 10% to 80% rapid-charge time in the mid-20-minute range.
Both the range and charging figures are targets. Kia says the quoted range is measured using the standardised EU WLTP procedure, while real-world results can be affected by use, speed, temperature, terrain and electrical loads.
The vehicle’s rear door is designed to open to about 270 degrees. Kia says the low loading height is intended to reduce the effort involved in repeated loading and unloading, making those features relevant to its proposed cargo and business applications.
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The PV7 is also planned to offer vehicle-to-load capability, allowing external devices and workplace equipment to draw power from the vehicle. Kia refers to vehicle-to-grid capability as well, although it says availability will vary by market.
The model expands Kia’s Platform Beyond Vehicle programme, which combines commercial-vehicle applications with connected software and fleet-oriented services. Kia had previously identified the PV7 as the second dedicated electric PBV after the PV5, as part of a line-up expansion scheduled for 2027.
The company’s UK page cautions that specifications, equipment, colours, software behaviour and timing may differ from the global-specification vehicle shown. Kia has not published UK pricing or test-drive availability.
The range, charging performance and equipment described at the reveal should therefore not be treated as final UK homologated specifications. The premiere confirms Kia’s product direction and the vehicle’s intended commercial role, but it does not establish UK ordering arrangements or a confirmed local launch specification.
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