| Kia EV5 | |
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_front_view.png) 2024 Kia EV5 (Chinese production) | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Kia |
| Model code | OV[1][2] |
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| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Compact crossover SUV |
| Body style | 5-doorSUV |
| Layout | |
| Platform | Hyundai-Kia N3 eK[5][6] |
| Powertrain | |
| Electric motor | Permanent magnet synchronous |
| Power output | 160–230 kW (215–308 hp; 218–313 PS) |
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| 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 | 1,870–2,229 kg (4,123–4,914 lb) |
TheKia EV5 is abattery electriccompact crossover SUV produced by South Korean manufacturerKia since 2023.[7] It is the third model in the manufacturer's "EV" battery electric vehicle range after theEV6 andEV9. It is also the first battery electric vehicle that will be exported by Kia from China, being produced by joint ventureJiangsu Yueda Kia Motors.
Aconcept 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]
In the Chinese market, the EV5 is powered by alithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery produced byFinDreams, 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 the South Korean-made and export markets, the EV5 will be equipped with anickel-manganese-cobalt (NMC) batteries supplied byCATL with a capacity of up to 82 kWh.[15]
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The EV5 GT was released on 9 January 2026; it is a high-performance version of the EV5.[16]
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.[17]
The EV5 made its Latin American debut in Brazil in September 2024, in the sole variant using the 88.1 kWh battery pack.[18]
The EV5 was introduced in Canada at the 2025 Canadian International Auto Show in Toronto and it will be launched in early 2026 as a 2027 model year with anNACS port.[19] Kia confirmed the EV5 will not be sold in the United States.[20] The Canadian market EV5 will be available in a variety of trim levels and features, including Light FWD, Wind FWD, Wind AWD, Land FWD, Land AWD, GT-Line FWD, GT-Line AWD, GT-Line Limited FWD, and GT-Line Limited AWD.[21] The base Light trim will be the only version with front-wheel drive.
The EV5 was unveiled for the European market on 8 July 2025 with sales commenced in the final quarter of 2025.[22] The European-spec models use thenickel manganese cobalt (NMC) batteries for increased electric range and cold weather performance, the interior features a traditional centre console setup with a two front seat arrangement instead of a front bench seat option, and sourced from theGwangju Plant in South Korea.[23][24] In Europe, the EV5 is available with three trim levels: Air, GT Line and GT Line S, with all variants use the 81.4 kWh battery pack.[24]
The EV5 was launched in South Korea on 3 September 2025. In Korea, it is offered with the 81.4 kWhnickel manganese cobalt (NMC) battery pack produced byCATL, and assembled in theGwangju Plant in South Korea for the domestic and export markets.[25]
The EV5 was launched in Morocco on 5 September 2024.[26]
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.[27]
The EV5 was launched in Pakistan on 25 October 2024. In Pakistan, it is available in two variants: Air (2WD) and Earth (AWD).[28]
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 theHyundai 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 (148 hp; 150 PS) eligible for the cheaper Category ACertificate of Entitlement (COE) bracket, while the GT Line trim is eligible for the Category B bracket.[29]
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 withdual-motor all-wheel drive rated at 230 kW (308 hp; 313 PS).[30] The GT Line AWD variant was added in November 2024.[31]
| Test | Points | % |
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| Overall: |  | |
| Adult occupant: | 35.47 | 88% |
| Child occupant: | 42.41 | 86% |
| Pedestrian: | 46.96 | 74% |
| Safety assist: | 14.79 | 82% |
| Test | Points | % |
|---|---|---|
| Overall: | | |
| Adult occupant: | 33.3 | 83% |
| Child occupant: | 42.0 | 85% |
| Pedestrian: | 47.2 | 74% |
| Safety assist: | 14.4 | 80% |
| Type | Battery | Layout | Electric motor | Power | Torque | 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) | Top speed | Range | Peak DCFC rate | Calendar years | Note | |||
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| Standard Range | 64.2 kWhLFP | 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) | 400 km (249 mi) | 530 km (329 mi) | 490 km (304 mi) | 102 kW | 2023–present | |
| Long Range | 88.1 kWh LFP | 8.9 seconds | 540–555 km (336–345 mi) | 720 km (447 mi) | 665 km (413 mi) | 141 kW | ||||||||
| 81.4 kWh NMC | 8.4 seconds | 530 km (329 mi) | N/A | N/A | 120 kW | 2025–present | South Korea & Europe | |||||||
| 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 | 500 km (311 mi) | N/A | 620 km (385 mi) | 141 kW | 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 | Front | PMSM | 160 kW (215 hp; 218 PS) | 310 N⋅m (31.6 kg⋅m; 229 lb⋅ft) | 6.3 seconds | 470–475 km (292–295 mi) | N/A | 555 km (345 mi) | ||||||
| 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) | ||||||||||||
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| Year | China | Thailand |
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| 2023 | 451[37] | |
| 2024 | 4,665[38] | 416[39] |
| 2025 | 3,307[40] |
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