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Kia has revealed the PV7, the second model in its dedicated electric PBV family. Larger than the PV5, the new van offers up to 8 cubic metres of cargo capacity, a preliminary WLTP range of more than 460 km and an 800-volt architecture for faster charging.

Kia will unveil the new PV7 at IAA Transportation in Hannover on September 14. The second model in the Korean manufacturer’s PBV family will sit above the PV5, offering more space and versatility for professional applications, while further expanding Kia’s presence in the electric commercial vehicle...

The Kia PV5 Cargo High Roof (L2H2) and PV5 Cargo Standard (L1H1) will make their first public debuts in Europe, introducing new length and height configurations to the PV5 line-up. These variants build on the existing PV5 Cargo Long, extending the model range to support a wider variety of transport ...

According to the Korean carmaker, now also commercializing electric light commercial vehicles, "Chang will focus on accelerating Kia’s electrification roadmap and sustainability initiatives in Europe, while reinforcing partnerships and customer engagement strategies". Changes are foreseen also withi...

Euro NCAP highlighted the strong performance of the PV5’s standard Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) with Forward Collision Warning (FCW), which detects pedestrians, cyclists, and other vehicles. "The PV5’s five-star achievement reflects Kia’s advanced electrified platform engineering, high-rigidit...

Built on Kia’s PBV-dedicated E-GMP.S (Electric-Global Modular Platform for Service), the PV5 delivers up 1,005 kilogrammes of payload and up to eight cubic metres of cargo space with a High Box. According to Kia, this matches the capabilities of larger D-segment vans while still retaining compact di...