Kia’s bigger EV van caught with much less camo forward of debut [Images]

Kia’s first electrical van is already a high vendor, however the bigger PV7 is ready to launch quickly, which might show to be a fair “larger” hit. Right here’s a more in-depth take a look at it.

Kia PV7 caught in motion with minimal disguise

After it went on sale final 12 months, the PV5, Kia’s first electrical van from its PBV (Platform Past Automobile) enterprise, shortly grew to become the top-selling small (C-segment) EV van in Europe and the UK.

In 5 nations, it already accounts for over 50% of C-segment electrical van gross sales via the primary half of 2026, together with: 63% in Denmark, 62% in Eire, 59% in Sweden, 58% in Finland, and 54% within the UK.

Whereas it plans to proceed increasing the PV5 lineup with a brand new 7-seater (2-2-3), luxurious Prime, and Cargo Excessive Roof fashions, Kia is getting ready to introduce its second electrical van in 2027.

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The PV7 will arrive subsequent 12 months as an even bigger sibling to the PV5. Forward of its official debut, we’ve seen a number of camouflaged prototypes out in public being examined. One factor is for sure: the PV7 seems to be significantly larger than the PV5.

New photos posted on Autospy present the PV7 driving on public roads with much less camouflage than earlier sightings.

Though it’s laborious to find out its dimension from the latest photos, the video beneath from HealerTV presents a clearer view of the electrical van on a provider. You’ll be able to see the PV7’s wheelbase is almost the identical dimension because the truck it’s sitting on.

The PV7 Idea that Kia offered at 2024 CES measured 5,270 mm in size, 2,065 mm in width, and a couple of,120 mm in peak, with a wheelbase of three,390 mm.

Compared, the PV5 Passenger measures 4,695 mm in size, 1,895 mm in width, and 1,915 mm in peak, with a wheelbase of two,995 mm.

We should wait till nearer to launch for closing particulars, however just like the PV5, the PV7 is anticipated to be outfitted with Hyundai’s new Pleos infotainment system and fleet software program.

Following the PV7 subsequent 12 months, Kia will introduce the PV9 in 2029. With a full lineup of electrical vans, together with the PV5, PV7, and PV9, Kia goals to promote 232,000 PBVs by 2030.