New Kia EV5 Deals

Overview of the Kia EV5

The Kia EV5 is the family-sized electric SUV that sits between the compact EV3 and the seven-seat EV9. That gives Kia a dedicated five-seater built for the school run, the weekly shop and the longer trips in between. It rides on Kia's Electric Global Modular Platform, the same 400-volt architecture underpinning the wider Kia electric cars range.

That platform is what gives the EV5 its usable interior space and a low, planted feel on the road. A 2,750mm wheelbase pushes the wheels towards each corner, freeing up more than a metre of rear legroom, so three adults in the back is a realistic proposition rather than a compromise.

Every EV5 pairs an 81.4kWh battery with a single-speed automatic, and the range spans four distinct trims: Air, GT-Line, Storm and GT-Line S. Air and Storm are front-wheel drive, while GT-Line and GT-Line S add the option of all-wheel drive for drivers who want the extra traction and pace.

Front-wheel-drive versions cover up to 329 miles on a single charge (WLTP combined), a figure that comfortably clears a week of commuting for most drivers before a top-up is due. For anyone stepping into their first electric Kia, that combination of real range and genuine family space is the EV5's core appeal.

Vertu is one of the UK's Kia retailers, and our colleagues can talk you through where each trim sits and which suits your driving. Buyers who mostly cover short local runs will find the front-wheel-drive Air more than enough. Those regularly loaded with people and kit, or towing, have a clear reason to look at the all-wheel-drive GT-Line and GT-Line S.

Kia EV5 Interior

Step up into the EV5 and the first thing you notice is the panoramic display running across the dashboard. A 12.3-inch driver cluster, a 5.3-inch climate screen and a 12.3-inch touchscreen sit side by side as one continuous surface. It's the kind of layout that keeps navigation, media and cabin controls all within a glance rather than buried in menus.

That sense of space carries into how the cabin adapts. Fold the 60:40 split rear seats and you open up a two-metre loading area, and behind them sits a 566-litre boot, with a further 44 litres in the frunk under the bonnet for charging cables. A ski hatch, under-floor storage and a height-adjustable luggage board mean the load space flexes around what you're actually carrying.

Comfort climbs steadily as you move up the range. Heated front seats and a heated steering wheel feature across every EV5, GT-Line adds heated outer rear seats and rear climate control, and Storm brings front ventilation for warmer days. GT-Line S goes furthest with Premium Relaxation Seats, an Ergo Motion driver's seat and a massage function that turns a long motorway stint into something closer to rest.

Higher trims lean into the technology, too. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto come as standard throughout, while GT-Line S adds a customisable head-up display, fingerprint recognition and an eight-speaker Harman Kardon system. Wrap-around ambient lighting on GT-Line and GT-Line S shifts with your drive mode, a small touch you notice most on an evening drive.

Kia EV5 Exterior

Walk up to the EV5 and Kia's latest design language announces itself. An upright, robust SUV stance is softened by the Digital Tiger Face up front and Star Map lighting that links the headlights and tail-lights in one continuous signature. It reads as a proper family SUV rather than a jacked-up hatchback, and it looks the part on a driveway.

Those looks change character with trim. Air runs on 18-inch alloys with satin chrome detailing and black wheel arches. GT-Line and GT-Line S move to 19-inch wheels with GT-Line styling, gloss black arches and automatic flush door handles that sit smooth against the bodywork. GT-Line S adds a panoramic sunroof with a tilting and sliding function for an airier cabin.

Storm takes a darker, more deliberate path. It comes with premium paint included as standard, unlike the rest of the range where it's an option. Its 19-inch wheels pair with an exclusive Dark Ocean Blue finish, giving it a distinct look you won't find on the other trims.

Across the range you get LED headlights with Adaptive Driving Beam, LED daytime running lights and rain-sensing wipers as standard. The equipment that matters on a dark, wet commute is there whichever EV5 you choose.

Kia EV5 Trims and Specifications

The table below shows how equipment steps up across the four Kia EV5 trims, covering the features and technology that separate them rather than the performance figures, which follow in the next section.

Feature	Air	GT-Line	Storm	GT-Line S
Wheels & Exterior
19" alloy wheels	18" instead	✓	✓	✓
Automatic flush door handles	✗	✓	✓	✓
Panoramic sunroof (tilt & slide)	✗	✗	✗	✓
Premium paint included as standard	✗	✗	✓	✗
Comfort & Interior
Front heated seats & heated steering wheel	✓	✓	✓	✓
Outer rear heated seats	✗	✓	✓	✓
Front ventilated seats	✗	✗	✓	✓
Electric driver's seat with memory	✗	✓	✓	✓
Front Premium Relaxation Seats	✗	✗	✗	✓
Smart power tailgate	✗	✓	✓	✓
Technology & Connectivity
12.3" touchscreen navigation	✓	✓	✓	✓
Apple CarPlay & Android Auto	✓	✓	✓	✓
Wireless mobile phone charger	✗	✓	✓	✓
Harman Kardon 8-speaker sound system	✗	✗	✓	✓
Customisable head-up display	✗	✗	✗	✓
Fingerprint recognition	✗	✗	✗	✓
Digital Key	✗	✗	✗	✓
Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) with adapter	✗	✗	✗	✓
Safety & Driver Assistance
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist 2.0	✓	✓	✓	✓
Highway Driving Assist 2.0	✓	✓	✓	✓
Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist	✓	✓	✓	✓
360-degree Surround View Monitor	✗	✗	✗	✓
Remote Smart Parking Assist 2.0	✗	✗	✗	✓

Kia EV5 Engines and Performance

Every Kia EV5 uses the same 81.4kWh battery, with the choice between front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive setting the performance and range differences shown below.

Specification	FWD 214hp	AWD 261hp
Powertrain
Battery	81.4kWh Li-ion polymer	81.4kWh Li-ion polymer
Maximum power	160kW (214hp)	195kW (261hp)
Maximum torque	295Nm	385Nm
Drivetrain	Front-wheel drive	All-wheel drive
Transmission	Single-speed automatic	Single-speed automatic
Performance
0-62mph	8.4 seconds	7.3 seconds
Top speed	102mph	111mph
Range & Charging
Range, Air 18" (WLTP combined)	329 miles	✗
Range, Storm 19" (WLTP combined)	323 miles	✗
Range, GT-Line / GT-Line S 19" (WLTP combined)	313 miles	305 miles
DC rapid charge 10-80%	30 minutes (150kW)	30 minutes (150kW)
AC charge 10-100% (11kW)	7 hours 20 minutes	7 hours 20 minutes
Efficiency & Towing
Energy consumption (WLTP combined)	3.4-3.6 mi/kWh	3.4 mi/kWh
CO2 emissions	0g/km	0g/km
Maximum braked trailer weight	1,200kg	1,800kg

Range and efficiency figures are WLTP combined and vary with trim, wheel size and driving conditions. Real-world range depends on speed, temperature, topography and driving style.

Where Can You Buy the New Kia EV5 Car?

Vertu is one of the UK's Kia retailers, with colleagues ready to talk you through the EV5 range in person or online. You can explore the wider new Kia deals across our dealerships. Our team can help you match the right trim and drivetrain to how you actually drive, whether that's the front-wheel-drive Air or an all-wheel-drive GT-Line S. If a nearly new example suits you better, you can also browse our used Kia cars.

Booking an appointment is the easiest way to see the EV5 up close and arrange a test drive. Our colleagues can also talk through the switch to electric driving if the EV5 would be your first Kia electric car, from home charging to running costs.

Learn More About Kia EV5 Price Options

Kia EV5 price options depend on which of the four trims you choose and whether you opt for front-wheel or all-wheel drive, so the clearest route to a figure is a personalised quotation. Our colleagues can walk you through finance options including PCP, HP and leasing, and explain how each works for your budget through our finance explained guide.

If you're moving on from your current car, a part-exchange can go towards your EV5, and our team can factor that valuation into your quotation when you get in touch.

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