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Kia EV5 – Latest Generation Mid Sized Electric SUV arrives in Australia in 2025

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The mid sized Kia EV5 is available across a range of four models in Australia. Variants include the ‘Air’ (base model) with a front, two wheel drivetrain (2WD) with both standard range (SR) and long range (LR) battery options. The ‘Earth’ model comes in all wheel drive (AWD) and includes a long range battery as does the more sporty and sexy ‘GT-Line’ model.

Drivetrain and Performance

Two wheel drive (2WD) standard range models: Single motor with front wheel drive delivers 160 kW power and 310 Nm torque
Two wheel drive (2WD) long range models: Single motor with front wheel drive delivers 160 kW power and 310 Nm torque
All wheel drive (AWD) long range models: Dual motor with all wheel drive delivers 230 kW combined power and 480 Nm combined torque

Acceleration (0-100 km/h) across the Kia EV5 model ranges are
2WD standard range battery: approx. 8.5 seconds
2WD long range battery: approx. 8.9 seconds
AWD long range battery : approx. 6.1 to 6.3 seconds

Dimensions

Seating capacity: 5
Length: 4615 mm
Width: 1874 mm
Height: 1715 mm
Wheelbase: 2750 mm
Ground clearance: 161-175 mm depending on model
Kerb/Tare weight : 1,910-2,229 kg depending on model
Cargo capacity (rear): 513 L (all 5 seats useable), 1,714 L (only front 2 seats useable)
Front storage: 67 L (Front boot or frunk under the bonnet)

Battery, Range & Efficiency

Lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery chemistry operating at approx. 400 volts with charging capacity up to 800 volts.
Standard Range: 64.2 kWh battery delivering 400 km WLTP (Worldwide Harmonized Light-Duty Vehicle Test Cycle) or 355 km real world range
Long Range 2WD: 88.1 kWh battery delivering 555 km WLTP or approx. 490 km real world range
Long Range AWD: 88.1 kWh battery delivering 470-500 km WLTP range 415-440 km real world range
Average efficiency is 18.2-21.0 kWh/100 km, combined WLTP cycle depending on model

Charging

Level two, AC charging rate: up to 6.6 kW (single phase) for standard range models delivering 10-100% charge in approx. 9 hours 43 minuets
Level two, AC charging rate: Up to 11 kW (three phase) for long range models delivering 10-100% charge in approx. 8 hours 10 minuets

DC fast charging: 10-80% in 57minutes at 50kW for standard range models
DC fast charging: 10-80% in 72 minutes at 50kW for long range models
DC fast charging: 10-80% in 36minutes at 350kW for standard range models
DC fast charging: 10-80% in 38 minutes at 350kW for long range models

Key Features

All models:
5 star ANCAP rating with 7 airbags
Front and rear parking sensors
Rear view camera with dynamic guidelines
Lane keeping assist and lane following assist
Highway drive assist with lane change assist
Blind spot collision avoidance assist with rear cross traffic collision avoidance
Driver attention warning system with lead vehicle departure alert and forward attention monitoring
Integrated Panoramic Display (12.3″, 5″ and 2.3″)
6 speaker sound system
Kia Connect with over-the-air updates
Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) functionality, Earth and GT-Line models have both internal and external (via an adapter) outlets
Regenerative braking and i-Pedal system for one-pedal driving
LED headlights and taillights
GT-Line Features
GT-Line model includes the following additional features:
8 Speaker Harman/KardonĀ®12 premium sound system
Blind spot view monitor
Surround view monitor
Remote smart parking assist
Parking collision avoidance assist
Panoramic sunroof

Wheels and tyres

Air (2WD) models: 18 inch Alloy Wheels with 225/60 R18 Kumho or Nexen brand tyres
Earth (AWD) model with LR battery: 19 inch Alloy Wheels with 235/55 R19 Kumho or Nexen brand tyres
GT-Line (AWD) model with LR battery: 20 inch Alloy Wheels with 255/45 R20 Kumho or Nexen brand tyres
Spare wheel: No, instead a tyre mobility kit is included on all models.

Price

Air (standard/base) model Kia EV 5 with standard range battery is approx. $56,800 drive away, depending on your home State, as at January 2025
Earth model with long range battery pack is approx. $68,990 drive away, depending on your home State, as at January 2025
GT-Line, including long range battery pack is approx. $75,990 drive away, depending on your home State, as at January 2025

Warranty

Seven (7) year unlimited kilometre warranty on the Kia EV5 vehicle/chassis and a seven (7) year or 150,000 km (whichever comes first) high voltage/ traction battery warranty

Towing capacity

Kia EV5’s towing capacity in Australia for standard range battery model is:
Unbraked trailer: 300 kg
Braked trailer caravan or boat: 300 kg
Maximum towball download limit: 50kg

Kia EV5’s towing capacity in Australia for long range battery models is:
Unbraked trailer: 750 kg
Braked trailer caravan or boat: 1,250 kg
Maximum towball download limit: 100 kg

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Kia EV5 dash.



Photo credits: Kia Australia.
Information is compiled from publicly available information from multiple sources. While attempts are made to be validate, accuracy is not guaranteed.

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