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Kia EV5
The EV5 slots between the Niro EV and EV6 and targets family buyers with a roomy cabin, a 555 km long-range battery, and Kia's 7-year warranty. Built in China rather than Korea.
4 variants available — see the comparison table below.
- From
- $56,770 – $75,770
- Range up to
- 555 km
- Battery up to
- 81.4 kWh
- 0–100
- 8.5 s
- Power
- 160 kW
- DC charge
- 140 kW
- ANCAP
- 5★
Variants and pricing
All variants of the Kia EV5 on sale in Australia. Headline specs in the panel above reflect the volume-seller ( Air Standard Range ).
| Variant | From | Battery | Range | Power | 0–100 | DC peak | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Standard Range | $56,770 | 64.2 kWh | 400 km | 160 kW | 8.5 s | 140 kW | FWD |
| Air Long Range | $60,770 | 81.4 kWh | 555 km | 160 kW | 8.5 s | 140 kW | FWD |
| Earth AWD | $69,770 | 81.4 kWh | 470 km | 230 kW | 6.1 s | 140 kW | AWD |
| GT-Line AWD | $75,770 | 81.4 kWh | 470 km | 230 kW | 6.1 s | 140 kW | AWD |
Verdict
The EV5 slots between the Niro EV and EV6 and targets family buyers with a roomy cabin, a 555 km long-range battery, and Kia's 7-year warranty. Built in China rather than Korea.
Pros and cons
What we like
- ✓ 555 km long-range option is best-in-class
- ✓ Seven-year warranty across the line
- ✓ Spacious, well-finished interior
What we don't
- ✕ AWD performance variant not offered
- ✕ Slower 0-100 than direct rivals
- ✕ China origin matters to some buyers
Best for
- Families
- Long-distance commuters
- Warranty-focused buyers
Compare the Kia EV5
Side-by-side spec comparisons against the rivals Australian buyers cross-shop most often.
Specifications
Manufacturer-quoted figures. Real-world range and DC fast-charging speeds vary with temperature, terrain and driving style.
Performance
- Drive layout
- FWD
- Motor power
- 160 kW
- Motor torque
- 310 Nm
- 0–100 km/h
- 8.5 s
- Top speed
- 185 km/h
Battery & range
- Battery capacity
- 81.4 kWh
- Range (WLTP)
- 555 km
- Efficiency
- 16.5 kWh/100 km
Charging
- AC charging
- 11 kW
- DC fast charging (peak)
- 140 kW
- 10–80% DC charge time
- 30 min
Dimensions
- Length
- 4,615 mm
- Width
- 1,875 mm
- Height
- 1,715 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,750 mm
- Boot (seats up)
- 513 L
Safety & warranty
- ANCAP rating
- 5 stars (tested 2024)
- Vehicle warranty
- 7 years
- Battery warranty
- 7 years / 150,000 km
Pricing & origin
- Price from
- $56,770
- Built in
- South Korea
- Sale status
- on sale
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