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Kia EV7 Revealed as an Upcoming Midsize Electric SUV Slotting Between the EV6 and EV9
By CARC Editorial Team · November 5, 2026 · 3 min read
Kia plans to add the EV7, a new midsize electric SUV, to fill the gap between the EV6 and the three-row EV9, according to a leaked document. The reveal shows Kia continuing to build out one of the most complete electric lineups in the industry, ranging from entry-level SUVs to the three-row EV9 and the PV5 van.
The positioning is deliberate. The EV6 is Kia’s sporty crossover, the EV9 is the big three-row family hauler, and the EV7 would give buyers a conventional midsize SUV — the heart of the American market — with no third row to pay for. It is the segment where the Tesla Model Y, Hyundai IONIQ 5, and Toyota’s electric SUVs all compete, so the EV7 would put Kia directly into the highest-volume EV fight.
No pricing, range, or launch date has been confirmed, and the leak is the first public sign of the model. But Kia’s recent pace — the EV3, EV4, EV5, and EV9 have all arrived in quick succession — suggests the EV7 is not a distant concept. For shoppers, the practical takeaway is to watch for official details before committing to an EV6 or EV9, since a midsize option may change the value equation.
Sources: Electrek