The Kia EV5 is a
battery electric compact crossover SUV produced by South Korean manufacturer
Kia since 2023. It is the third model in the manufacturer's "
EV" battery electric vehicle range after the
EV6 and
EV9. It is also the first battery electric vehicle that will be exported by Kia from China, being produced by joint venture
Jiangsu Yueda Kia Motors.
Overview
A
concept car
A concept car (also known as a concept vehicle or show vehicle) is a car made to showcase new styling or new technology. Concept cars are often exhibited at motor shows to gauge customer reaction to new and radical designs which may or may not ...
previewing the production version was revealed in China on 20 March 2023, at the brand's EV Day event. The concept uses sustainable materials throughout the interior, including plant-based materials such as seaweed extract and recycled plastic bottles used on the seat trim, headliner and door and dashboard linings.
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, also featuring a new version of the brand's trademark 'Digital Tiger Face', incorporating a new lighting signature.
The EV5 is powered by a
lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery produced by
FinDreams, and a electric motor with maximum torque. For export markets, the EV5 will be equipped with a
nickel-manganese-cobalt (NMC) battery with a capacity of up to 82 kWh.
File:2024 Kia EV5 Earth Exclusive AWD (Thailand) rear view.png, Rear view
File:2024 Kia EV5 GT-Line AWD.jpg, EV5 GT Line
File:Kia EV5 Concept IMG01.jpg, EV5 Concept
File:Kia EV5 Concept IMG02.jpg, Rear view (Concept)
Markets
Thailand
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
front-wheel drive
Front-wheel drive (FWD) is a form of internal combustion engine, engine and transmission (mechanics), transmission layout used in motor vehicles, in which the engine drives the front wheels only. Most modern front-wheel-drive vehicles feature ...
version (for Light, Air and Earth Long Range trims) and the top-spec Earth Exclusive trim with
dual-motor all-wheel drive rated at . The GT Line AWD variant was added in November 2024.
New Zealand
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.
North Africa
The EV5 was launched in Morocco on 5 September 2024.
Australia
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.
Pakistan
The EV5 was launched in Pakistan on 25 October 2024.
Latin America
The EV5 was launched in Latin America in October 2024 with two variants. Air standard range 500kms WLTP and Air long range 720kms WLTP. Both versions have a single front motor with 218hp and 310NM of torque.
Singapore
The EV5 was launched in Singapore at the 2025 Singapore Motorshow. It will be available with a variant with less than of power output to be eligible for the Category A
Certificate of Entitlement
In Singapore, the Certificate of Entitlement (COE) are classes of categories as part of a quota license for owning a vehicle. The licence is obtained from a successful winning bid in an open bid uniform price auction which grants the legal righ ...
. It will be first Kia model to be assembled at the
Hyundai Motor Group Innovation Center Singapore (HMGICS) facility.
Canada
The EV5 will be introduced in Canada at the 2025 Canadian International Auto Show in Toronto. The model is expected to launch in early 2026 with an
NACS port. Kia will not sell the EV5 in the United States.
Powertrain
Sales
References
EV5
Cars introduced in 2023
Compact crossover sport utility vehicles
Production electric cars
Electric concept cars
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