Kia’s electric van lineup is getting more interesting with reveal of PV7
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You may not know it, but minivans are making a comeback in the US. Look around, and you'll start to notice an uptick in these breadboxes on wheels. Sales were up 21 percent in 2025, suggesting that the humble minivan is shaking off its "uncool" stigma and finding new fans among an SUV-weary public.
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A busy warehouse with workers loading packages into a sleek, electric Kia PV7 minivan, labeled 'Kia's Quiet Revolution in Logistics'
Caption: Minivans: The New Stealth Weapon in Urban Delivery Wars
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Based on the original story on theverge.com.
Editor's note
The resurgence of minivans is fascinating, offering families and businesses practical solutions while appealing to those tired of the sleek but often less practical SUV designs. Kia’s entry with the PV7 is a welcome addition to the growing lineup, promising to compete with the best while staying true to a design that often brings a sense of nostalgia and reliability.
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Panel 1
*Setting: A suburban driveway, with a newly arrived Kia PV7 electric van. Alex is standing beside the van, admiring it. Sam is rolling his eyes behind Alex.* *Alex:* *Sam:* (deadpan)
Alex: Look at this, Sam! A new era of electric minivans is upon us. I can already smell the future of eco-friendly family adventures!
Sam: And I can already smell the future of battery replacements.
Panel 2
*Setting: Inside the PV7 van, Robin is sitting in the backseat, surrounded by a pile of chaos-inducing toys and gadgets. Alex is in the driver's seat, trying to start the van, while Sam is checking the dashboard for battery levels.* *Robin:* (excitedly) *Alex:* *Sam:* (sighing)
Robin: This van is gonna be awesome! Let’s go on a road trip to the moon!
Alex: Actually, we're starting with a trip to the grocery store, but I like your ambition!
Sam: If we get there, that is.
Panel 3
*Setting: The same driveway. Alex is now sitting on the hood of the van, looking contemplative. Sam is leaning against the van, arms crossed, while Robin is jumping up and down with a suitcase full of gadgets.* *Alex:* *Robin:* *Sam:*
Alex: You know, I think this van might just be the key to our future. It’s efficient, spacious, and perfect for our next big project!
Robin: And for all my stuff!
Sam: Just remember, we still need to charge it before we can go anywhere. Might as well get started.
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