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Kia Unveils PV7 Electric Passenger and Cargo Vans, Following PV5 Into Canada
Kia's new all-electric PV7 van debuted in Germany as the larger sibling to the PV5 cargo van that's already on Canadian roads. Here's what we know about specs, batteries and whether Canada is on the launch list.
Kia has unveiled its all-electric PV7 passenger and cargo vans at the IAA Transportation show in Germany, giving the automaker a second entry in its dedicated electric van lineup. The PV7 follows the smaller PV5, which is already available in Canada as a cargo van starting at $46,995. Whether the larger PV7 will join it here is still unconfirmed, but the architecture and timing make it a likely candidate.
The PV7 sits on Kia's PBV platform — short for Platform Beyond Vehicle — a dedicated electric architecture designed to be scaled across multiple body styles and sizes. At the German reveal, Kia showed both cargo and passenger versions, the latter configured as a people mover rather than a work van. That passenger variant is roughly 340 millimetres longer than the three-row Kia EV9 electric SUV and 195 millimetres longer than the Carnival minivan, suggesting interior space that could rival a conventional family hauler.
Battery and powertrain details
Kia is offering two battery options for the PV7: a 71.5-kWh pack and a 96.2-kWh pack, both using nickel-cobalt-manganese chemistry. Launch models will be front-wheel drive, producing up to 268 horsepower and 310 lb-ft of torque, with all-wheel drive expected later. Those figures put the PV7 in the same performance bracket as most family EVs, but with the cargo capacity and packaging of a commercial van.
Global markets will also see mobility-conversion and chassis-cab variants, which matters for Canadian fleet buyers and upfitters. The PV5 already offers those configurations, and Kia has positioned the PBV family as a platform for last-mile delivery, shuttle services and small-business fleets — segments where Canadian operators are actively swapping diesel for electric.
What it means for Canada
Kia has not named Canada as a launch market for the PV7. The van debuts in Korea and Europe in 2027, with other regions to be announced later. Still, the pattern is familiar: Kia's EV portfolio has arrived in Canada within a year or two of its global debut, and the PV5's Canadian presence gives the brand an existing electric commercial-vehicle channel. If the PV7 does come to Canada, the passenger version would fill a gap in the electric minivan space that currently has almost no options.
- Platform: Kia PBV dedicated electric van architecture
- Battery options: 71.5-kWh or 96.2-kWh NCM packs
- Power: up to 268 hp and 310 lb-ft (FWD launch, AWD later)
- Canadian connection: smaller PV5 cargo van already on sale from $46,995
- Launch markets: Korea and Europe in 2027, Canada TBD
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