Kia EV7 Revealed as Upcoming Midsize Electric SUV in Leaked Document

Kia plans to introduce the EV7, a new midsize electric SUV, to bridge the gap between the compact EV6 and the three-row EV9, according to a leaked internal document.

What Happened

KoreanCarBlog uncovered an internal document from Kia’s Employment Stability Committee that lists "production of mid-range electric SUV 'EV7' to proceed" at the automaker’s Gwangju factory in South Korea. The document does not provide specific technical details for the EV7, but confirms its placement in the lineup between the EV6 and EV9. This revelation follows Kia’s recent sales success, with the brand reporting 291,219 vehicles sold last month, a 10.3% increase from October 2025. Kia stated it intends to maintain this momentum by focusing on electrified vehicles, including hybrids in the US and fully electric vehicles in Europe.

Why It Matters

The addition of the EV7 will further consolidate Kia’s already extensive electric vehicle portfolio, which currently includes the EV2, EV3, EV4, EV5, EV6, EV9, and PV5 van. While the current midsize EV5 is 4,615 mm long and uses a 400V architecture, the source notes that one can expect the EV7 to be slightly bigger, likely closer in size to the Sorento. Kia is separately developing a new EV platform claimed to deliver up to a 40% increase in battery capacity and a 9% improvement in motor output, but the source does not explicitly confirm the EV7 will use this specific platform or its associated gains. Unlike the EV5, the EV7 is likely to feature an 800V electrical architecture, enabling faster charging times similar to the EV6 and EV9.

The Bottom Line

Kia’s leaked production plans confirm the EV7 is in development for its Gwangju factory, aiming to expand the brand's EV lineup toward its goal of 14 electric models by 2030. Specific specifications and launch dates for the US market remain unannounced.