Kia has unveiled its latest fully-electric family SUV, the EV5.
- Kia unveils the EV5, a fully-electric family SUV with seating for five and a focus on practicality.
- Up to 329 miles of all-electric range with fast-charging capabilities for minimal downtime.
- Three trims - ‘Air’, ‘GT-Line’, and ‘GT-Line S’ - offer progressively sporty styling, premium features, and advanced technology.
- Interior tech includes dual 12.3-inch screens, wireless Apple CarPlay™/Android Auto™, and a ChatGPT-powered AI assistant.
- Comprehensive safety and driver-assistance systems provide peace of mind for families on every journey.
Practical and packed with tech, the EV5 is spacious, has an impressive range, and a suite of smart features. For those looking for an electric car, it's a seriously compelling family SUV.
What is the Kia EV5's range?
The EV5 accommodates five passengers across two rows while offering up to 329 miles of all-electric range on a single charge.
Powered by a single front-mounted electric motor producing 160kW (214bhp) and 295Nm of torque, the EV5 accelerates from 0-to-62mph in 8.4 seconds and reaches a top speed of 102mph.
Its 81.4kWh battery supports fast charging, replenishing from 10% to 80% in just 30 minutes with a DC fast charger, while full AC charging at home takes just over seven hours.
Is the Kia EV5 efficient?
Despite being a family SUV, the EV5 has great aerodynamic efficiency.
Active Air Flaps, a full body undercover, wheel strakes, and a subtly shaped rear boattail help reduce drag.
Its dimensions make it slightly larger than the Kia Sportage, offering more interior space and a flexible boot capacity of 566 litres, expandable to 1,650 litres with the rear seats folded.
The vehicle also includes a 44-litre under-bonnet “frunk” for charging cable storage.
Kia EV5’s tech-savvy interior
Inside, the EV5 boasts dual 12.3-inch displays for infotainment and driver information, a 5.3-inch climate control touchscreen, and support for wireless Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™.
On top-spec models, a 12.3-inch customisable Head-Up Display and Kia’s AI Assistant powered by ChatGPT provide an intuitive, conversational interface for navigation, entertainment, and vehicle control.
Additional convenience features include Kia CarPay, Plug & Charge, and four levels of entertainment packages for streaming and gaming whilst parked.
Kia EV5’s trim levels and features
The EV5 is offered in three trim levels, ‘Air’, ‘GT-Line’, and ‘GT-Line S’. Each add sporty design cues, premium interior finishes, and advanced technology.
EV5 ‘Air’ (Entry-Level):
- 18-inch alloy wheels
- Body-coloured electrically adjustable and heated door mirrors with LED indicators
- Manual flush door handles
- Black side sills and wheel arches with chrome door garnish
- Black cloth upholstery
- Manual driver and front passenger seat adjustment
- Grey headlining
EV5 ‘GT-Line’ (Mid-Level):
- 19-inch alloy wheels with GT-Line styling
- Gloss black electrically adjustable, folding and heated door mirrors with LED indicators
- Automatic flush door handles
- LED headlights with adaptive driving beam
- Gloss black door garnish, side sills, and wheel arches
- Two-tone artificial leather upholstery
- Heated outer rear seats
- Electric driver and front passenger seat adjustment with lumbar support
- Driver’s seat memory function
- Alloy pedals
- Smart power tailgate
- Black headlining and customisable ambient lighting
- Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) capability
- Interior 3-pin power socket
- Wireless mobile phone charger
EV5 ‘GT-Line S’ (Top-Level):
- Sunroof with tilting/sliding function
- Ventilated front seats and premium relaxation seats
- Enhanced Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) capability with adapter
- Eight-speaker Harman Kardon® premium sound system
- Active Sound Design
- Customisable Head-Up Display (HUD)
- Digital key and fingerprint recognition
- Front, side, and rear parking sensors
- Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist
- Remote Smart Parking Assist 2.0
- Blind-spot view monitor and 360-degree surround view monitor
- Optional heat pump for enhanced efficiency
Kia EV5’s excellent safety features
Every EV5 comes equipped with comprehensive active and passive safety systems, including front and rear parking sensors, Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist, Lane Keep Assist, Highway Driving Assist, Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance, and intelligent speed control, keeping everyone inside safe.
- Kia