In Pictures: Kia expects larger PV7 and PV9 electric vans to outsell PV5, targeting 250,000 sales by 2030

Kia's purpose-built EV vans are aimed at the cargo-hauling fleets that form the backbone of urban logistics.

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The PV7 made its debut at IAA Transportation as Kia courts fleet operators ahead of its 2027 launch.

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Kia says it is negotiating with more than 300 companies to lock in fleet contracts for its electric vans.

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Kia projects the larger PV7 and PV9 will account for roughly 130,000 of its 250,000 PBV sales by 2030.

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The PV5 may be outpaced by its larger siblings as Kia shifts its sales expectations toward bigger electric vans.

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Fleet demand is central to Kia's target of 250,000 purpose-built EV sales by the end of the decade.

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Kia's PBV line is designed for the delivery and light commercial duty cycles that dominate van use.

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The automaker is positioning its electric vans for both established and emerging commercial markets.

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Kia expects the PV7 and PV9 to outsell the PV5 as businesses seek larger electric haulers.

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