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    Kia EV5

    The Kia EV5 promises to be a particularly important car for the South Korean brand, given it’s been on a roll launching a series of new electric cars leading up to the EV5’s late 2024 arrival.

    More importantly, the EV5 is a mid-size SUV, one of the most popular but competitive segments in Australia.

    With the less practical Kia EV6 already haven proven relatively popular for an electric car, there’s plenty of potential for the EV5 to gradually become one of the most important electric cars available in Australia.

    The line-up currently starts at $56,770 for the EV5 AIR 2WD SR and ranges through to $71,770 for the range-topping EV5 GT-Line AWD LR.

    Kia EV5 Reviews

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    Kia EV5 2025 review - Australian first drive

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    Kia EV5 2025 review: Earth Long Range

    By E.mily Agar - 29 Dec 2024 4.0
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    By A.ndrew Chesterton - 1 Dec 2024 4.0
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    Kia EV5 News

    Checkmate Tesla and BYD? How Kia is preparing to blow the roof off the world's biggest electric car makers with a full range of electric cars including the EV4, PV5 and possible Picanto-sized EV1

    Checkmate Tesla and BYD? How Kia is preparing to blow the roof off the world's biggest electric car makers with a full range of electric cars including the EV4, PV5 and possible Picanto-sized EV1

    By D.om Tripolone - 28 Feb 2025
    Affordable Tesla Model 3, BYD Seal rival takes shape: 2025 Kia EV4 electric sedan expected for Australia, as smaller EV2 light SUV concept and PV5 EV people mover also edge closer to release

    Affordable Tesla Model 3, BYD Seal rival takes shape: 2025 Kia EV4 electric sedan expected for Australia, as smaller EV2 light SUV concept and PV5 EV people mover also edge closer to release

    By S.amuel Irvine - 13 Feb 2025
    Big electric car shake-up coming? Can the 2025 Kia EV5 and MG4 knock the Tesla Model Y and Model 3 off their throne and can the BYD Seal, BYD Atto 3 and BYD Dolphin make a comeback

    Big electric car shake-up coming? Can the 2025 Kia EV5 and MG4 knock the Tesla Model Y and Model 3 off their throne and can the BYD Seal, BYD Atto 3 and BYD Dolphin make a comeback

    By D.om Tripolone - 6 Feb 2025
    Launch date of affordable electric car confirmed: 2026 Kia EV2 will be the brand's cheapest EV yet, but will we see it in Australia as a competitor to the GWM Ora, BYD Dolphin and MG4?

    Launch date of affordable electric car confirmed: 2026 Kia EV2 will be the brand's cheapest EV yet, but will we see it in Australia as a competitor to the GWM Ora, BYD Dolphin and MG4?

    By S.amuel Irvine - 3 Feb 2025
    Can Kia topple Mazda in 2025? How the Kia Tasman ute, EV5 electric car and next-gen Mazda CX-5 could shape the sales charts in Australia this year

    Can Kia topple Mazda in 2025? How the Kia Tasman ute, EV5 electric car and next-gen Mazda CX-5 could shape the sales charts in Australia this year

    By T.im Nicholson - 24 Jan 2025
    Truly all-new cars released in 2024: What separates the BYD Shark 6 and Kia EV5 from the Toyota Prado and Suzuki Swift?

    Truly all-new cars released in 2024: What separates the BYD Shark 6 and Kia EV5 from the Toyota Prado and Suzuki Swift?

    By B.yron Mathioudakis - 27 Dec 2024
    Which mid-sized electric SUV should you buy? We compare Australia's top-selling EV, the Tesla Model Y, against the 2025 Kia EV5 and Xpeng G6 to see which car presents the strongest value case on paper

    Which mid-sized electric SUV should you buy? We compare Australia's top-selling EV, the Tesla Model Y, against the 2025 Kia EV5 and Xpeng G6 to see which car presents the strongest value case on paper

    By S.amuel Irvine - 21 Dec 2024
    'It's a struggle': Kia needs to have big sales of the 2025 Kia EV5, Kia EV3 to avoid paying penalties from new Australian government emissions laws

    'It's a struggle': Kia needs to have big sales of the 2025 Kia EV5, Kia EV3 to avoid paying penalties from new Australian government emissions laws

    By D.om Tripolone - 17 Dec 2024
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    Best electric cars arriving in 2025

    By T.om White - 16 Dec 2024
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    Kia EV5 Models Price and Specs

    The price range for the Kia EV5 varies based on the trim level you choose. Starting at $56,770 and going to $71,770 for the latest year the model was manufactured. The model range is available in the following body types starting from the engine/transmission specs shown below.

    Year Body Type Specs Price from Price to
    2025 SUV —, Electric, 1 SP AUTO $56,770 $71,770
    2024 SUV —, Electric, 1 SP AUTO $53,680 $77,990
    See All Kia EV5 Pricing and Specs

    Kia EV5 Interior

    Inside the EV5 is a story of familiarity, with a clean, high-tech cabin and Kia’s common twin-screen set-up. Actually, it’s more a triple screen, with two 12.3-inch screens, and a 5.0-inch climate monitor between them.

    The materials are all nice, and they look great, but they don’t exactly melt under the touch, and that gives the EV5’s cabin a hard edge I don’t love. I do, however, love the inclusion of some physical buttons, so you’re not pawing through the screen to access every in-car function.

    Kia EV5 Interior

    Kia EV5 Dimensions

    The dimensions of the Kia EV5 SUV vary according to year of manufacture and spec level.

    Year Body Type Height x Width x Length Ground Clearance
    2025 SUV 1715x1875x4615 mm 175 mm
    2024 SUV 1715x1875x4615 mm 175 mm
    The dimensions shown above are for the base model. See All Kia EV5 Dimensions

    Kia EV5 Boot Space

    The Kia EV5 offers 67 litres of space in the fruit, or frunk, while the boot holds 513L with the rear seats in place – with that number obviously growing as you begin folding them flat.

    Kia EV5 Boot space Kia EV5 Boot space

    Kia EV5 Colours

    The EV5 can be had in eight exterior colours, four of which are new – 'Frost Blue', 'Tide Blue', 'Magma Red' and 'Shale Grey'. Not all colours are available on all trims, though.

    • Frost Blue
    • Tide Blue
    • Magma Red
    • Shale Grey
    • Clear White
    • Iceberg Green
    • Starry Night Black
    • Snow White Pearl
    To confirm current colour availability, please check the manufacturer's website.

    Kia EV5 Seats

    At 4615mm in length, 1875mm in width, 1715mm in height, and with a wheelbase of 2750mm, the Kia EV5 is roughly the same size as a Tesla Model Y, so if you’re ever sat in the back of the Tesla, you’ll have a fair idea of what to expect here.

    Sitting behind my own 175cm driving position, I found I had a heap of knee room, more than enough headroom, and I reckon you could fit three adults across the backseat pretty easily, too.

    Kia EV5 Seats

    Kia EV5 Towing Capacity

    The Kia EV5 has maximum towing capacity of 1250kg for the latest model available.

    Year Body Type Braked Capacity from Braked Capacity to
    2025 SUV 300kg 1250kg
    2024 SUV 300kg 1250kg
    See All Towing Capacity for Kia EV5

    Kia EV5 Speed

    The Kia EV5 Earth is the fastest, clipping 100km/h in 6.1secs. The GT-Line is next, with a 6.3-second sprint. Both Air variants get just the single motor, and so will take more than eight seconds to hit triple figures. Maximum speed is around 185km/h.

    Kia EV5 Q&As

    Check out real-world situations relating to the Kia EV5 here, particularly what our experts have to say about them.

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    Disclaimer: You acknowledge and agree that all answers are provided as a general guide only and should not be relied upon as bespoke advice. Carsguide is not liable for the accuracy of any information provided in the answers.

    Kia EV5 Accessories

    All Kia EV5 Air models get 18-inch alloys, LED lighting all around, roof racks and power mirrors, while inside there are cloth and synthetic leather seats, with a massage function for the driver, along with a synthetic leather steering wheel and LED interior lighting.

    Tech is covered by twin 12.3 inch screens, with a smaller 5.0-inch climate screen sandwiched between them, and there’s in-built nav, a six-speaker stereo and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

    The Earth then adds 19-inch alloys, gloss black exterior design flourishes and privacy glass, while inside, the seats are now entirely synthetic leather. You also get a second V2L connection, as well as a powered tailgate.

    Finally, the GT-Line gets pretty much everything Kia could throw at it, including 20-inch alloys, auto-flush door handles, a panoramic sunroof, two-tone seats which are now billed as offering “premium relaxation”, wireless phone charging, fingerprint recognition, a heated steering wheel and an augmented-reality head-up display.

    Kia EV5 Accessories

    Kia EV5 Engine

    The entry-level EV5 Air is available in Standard Range or Long Range guises, and both are powered by a single front-mounted electric motor, producing 160kW and 310Nm. The Earth is a twin-motor AWD offering, with a motor at each axle, lifting outputs to 230kW and 480Nm. The incoming GT-Line gets the same powertrain.

    Kia EV5 Fuel Consumption

    The Kia EV5 is available in a number of variants and body types that are powered by Electric fuel type(s).

    Year Body Type Fuel Consumption* Engine Fuel Type Transmission
    2025 SUV — — Electric 1 SP AUTO
    2024 SUV — — Electric 1 SP AUTO
    * Combined fuel consumption See All Kia EV5 Pricing and Specs for 2025

    Kia EV5 Wheel Size

    The Kia EV5 has a number of different wheel and tyre options. When it comes to tyres, these range from 225x60 R18 for SUV in 2025.

    Year Body Type Front Tyre Size Front Rim Rear Tyre Size Rear Rim
    2025 SUV 225x60 R18 — 225x60 R18 —
    2024 SUV 225x60 R18 — 225x60 R18 —
    The dimensions shown above are for the base model. See All Kia EV5 Wheel Sizes

    Kia EV5 Range

    The Kia EV5 Air Standard Range gets a 64.2 kWh lithium iron phosphate battery, weighing in at a hefty 428kg, which delivers a claimed driving range of 400km. The Air Long Range, the Earth and the incoming GT-Line all share the same 88.1kWh battery, upping the range to 555km, 500km and 470km, respectively.