Kia EV5 | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | Kia |
Model code | OV [1] [2] |
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Body and chassis | |
Class | Compact crossover SUV |
Body style | 5-door SUV |
Layout | |
Platform | Hyundai-Kia N3 eK [5] [6] |
Powertrain | |
Electric motor | Permanent magnet synchronous |
Power output |
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Battery |
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Range |
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Plug-in charging | |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 2,750 mm (108.3 in) |
Length | 4,615 mm (181.7 in) |
Width | 1,875 mm (73.8 in) |
Height | 1,715 mm (67.5 in) |
Curb weight | 1,870–2,130 kg (4,123–4,696 lb) |
The Kia EV5 is a battery electric compact crossover SUV produced by South Korean manufacturer Kia since 2023. [7] It is the third model in the manufacturer's "EV" battery electric vehicle range after the EV6 and EV9. It is also the first battery electric vehicle that will be exported by Kia from China, being produced by joint venture Jiangsu Yueda Kia Motors.
A concept car previewing the production version was revealed in China on 20 March 2023, at the brand's EV Day event. [8] The concept uses sustainable materials throughout the interior, [9] including plant-based materials such as seaweed extract and recycled plastic bottles used on the seat trim, headliner and door and dashboard linings. [10]
The production version of the EV5 was released in August 2023 at the Chengdu Motor Show. The model was designed using Kia's 'Opposites United' design language, [11] also featuring a new version of the brand's trademark 'Digital Tiger Face', incorporating a new lighting signature. [12]
The EV5 is powered by a lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery produced by FinDreams, and a 160 kW (215 hp; 218 PS) electric motor with 310 N⋅m (31.6 kg⋅m; 229 lb⋅ft) maximum torque. [13] [14] For export markets, the EV5 will be equipped with a nickel-manganese-cobalt (NMC) battery with a capacity of up to 82 kWh. [15]
The EV5 was launched in Australia on 14 October 2024 with four variants available: Air 2WD Standard Range, Air 2WD Long Range, Earth AWD Long Range and GT Line AWD Long Range. [16]
The EV5 made its Latin American debut in Brazil in September 2024, in the sole variant using the 88.1 kWh battery pack. [17]
The EV5 will be introduced in Canada at the 2025 Canadian International Auto Show in Toronto. The model is expected to launch in early 2026 with an NACS port. [18] Kia confirmed the EV5 will not be sold in the United States. [19]
Pricing and specifications for the EV5 was announced in July 2024, with deliveries beginning in September 2024. Five variants are available: Light, Light+, Earth, Earth AWD and GT Line AWD; all variants uses a 88 kWh battery pack. [20]
The EV5 was launched in Morocco on 5 September 2024. [21]
The EV5 was launched in Pakistan on 25 October 2024. In Pakistan, it is available in two variants: Air (2WD) and Earth (AWD). [22]
The EV5 was introduced in Singapore at the 2025 Singapore Motor Show on 8 January 2025, and was confirmed to be the first Kia model to be assembled at the Hyundai Motor Group Innovation Center Singapore (HMGICS) facility. [4] The EV5 was launched in Singapore on 29 May 2025, with three trim levels: Air, Earth and GT Line. The Air trim use the 64.2 kWh battery pack, while the Earth and GT Line use the 88.1 kWh battery pack. The Air and Earth trims with a power output less than 110 kW eligible for the cheaper Category A Certificate of Entitlement (COE) bracket, while the GT Line trim is eligible for the Category B bracket. [23]
The EV5 went on sale in Thailand on 26 March 2024. The country became the first EV5 export destination from China. Two powertrains are offered in Thailand, which include a 160 kW (215 hp; 218 PS) front-wheel drive version (for Light, Air and Earth Long Range trims) and the top-spec Earth Exclusive trim with dual-motor all-wheel drive rated at 230 kW (308 hp; 313 PS). [24] The GT Line AWD variant was added in November 2024. [25]
Type | Battery | Layout | Electric motor | Power | Torque | 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) | Top speed | Range | Calendar years | Note | ||
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Standard Range | 64.2 kWh LFP | FWD | Front | PMSM | 160 kW (215 hp; 218 PS) | 310 N⋅m (31.6 kg⋅m; 229 lb⋅ft) | 8.5 seconds | 185 km/h (115 mph) | 530 km (329 mi) | 490 km (304 mi) | 2023–present | |
Long Range | 88.1 kWh LFP | FWD | Front | PMSM | 8.9 seconds | 720 km (447 mi) | 665 km (413 mi) | 2023–present | ||||
AWD | 88.1 kWh LFP | AWD | Front | PMSM | 160 kW (215 hp; 218 PS) | 310 N⋅m (31.6 kg⋅m; 229 lb⋅ft) | 6.1 seconds | N/A | 620 km (385 mi) | 2024–present | Not available in China | |
Rear | PMSM | 70 kW (94 hp; 95 PS) | 170 N⋅m (17.3 kg⋅m; 125 lb⋅ft) | |||||||||
Combined: | 230 kW (308 hp; 313 PS) | 480 N⋅m (48.9 kg⋅m; 354 lb⋅ft) | ||||||||||
GT Line AWD | 88.1 kWh LFP | AWD | Front | PMSM | 160 kW (215 hp; 218 PS) | 310 N⋅m (31.6 kg⋅m; 229 lb⋅ft) | 6.5 seconds | N/A | 555 km (345 mi) | 2024–present | Not available in China | |
Rear | PMSM | 70 kW (94 hp; 95 PS) | 170 N⋅m (17.3 kg⋅m; 125 lb⋅ft) | |||||||||
Combined: | 230 kW (308 hp; 313 PS) | 480 N⋅m (48.9 kg⋅m; 354 lb⋅ft) | ||||||||||
References: [26] [27] |
Year | China | Thailand |
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2023 | 451 [28] | |
2024 | 5,716 [29] | 416 [30] |