Kia EV5: Specifications, Technology and Range

Marianne Turner
Marianne TurnerBrand Content Manager
Kia EV5 'GT-Line' 81.4kWh
Kia EV5 'GT-Line' 81.4kWh

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. 

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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. 

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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. 

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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. 

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