EV5 SUV – The Kia EV5 launches with sharp looks and technology, and even sharper pricing. Kia Australia is pleased to confirm the arrival and pricing for its all-electric mid-sized SUV – the Kia EV5 – providing a value proposition from the get-go.
- EV5 Air Standard Range from $56,770 Driveaway**
- Available in three trimlines; Air, Earth and GT-Line
- Standard and long-range battery capacities
- Interior provides new levels of driver enjoyment and user experience
- Nougat Beige interior colour available with selected Earth trim exterior colours
Kia EV5 pricing
The entry point of the EV5 range opens at a static $56,770 price across RRP and Driveaway** for the Air Standard Range FWD variant and tops out at $71,770 RRP/$75,990 Driveaway** for the GT-Line AWD variant.
Kia Australia’s Chief Executive Officer, Damien Meredith, said “EV5 marks a significant milestone in Kia’s global journey to increase access and take-up of electric vehicles.”
“As we affirm our commitment to becoming a leading sustainable mobility provider, we’re pleased to announce pricing and key features that give EV5 a competitive edge in the local electric vehicle market.”
Kia EV5 models
The EV5 is available across three trimlines; Air, Earth, and GT-Line (December arrival). EV5 Air is offered with a FWD powertrain, while Earth and GT-Line are powered by an AWD powertrain.
Based on the N3-ek platform, the EV5 brings standard and long-range electrified power to the medium SUV segment. Air is powered by either a standard range 64.2 KwH battery or long-range 88.1 KwH battery, while Earth and GT-Line variants are offered solely with the long-range battery.
The EV5 has undergone an extensive local ride and handling program to ensure it is suitable for Australia’s unique road conditions
The EV5 seamlessly blends into the Kia model line-up embracing the Opposites United design language whilst having its own unique SUV silhouette.
The front-end design includes a wide nose and solid bonnet, rugged lower skid plate and constellation-shaped ‘Star Map’ signature lighting.
The side view shows folding door handles, roof rails and alloy wheels.
The Kia EV5 rear provides ‘Star Map’ LED rear tail lamp, a rugged lower skid plate and an aerodynamic rear spoiler.
Taking inspiration from the award-winning EV9, the EV5’s interior space sets a new standard for design and practicality, while providing new levels of driver enjoyment and user experience.
Kia EV5 comes with
All EV5 grades come with dual 12.3” displays with a 5” bridging segment, equipped with the new ccNC unit through Kia’s updated GUI (Graphical User Interface). The EV5’s integrated panoramic display with climate monitoring presents and intuitive driver experience.
Comfort and convenience features across the range include Kia Connect, OTA updates and a column type Shift-by-Wire (SBW), while a Smart Power Tailgate is available on Earth and GT-Line trims.
Features exclusive to the top of the range GT-Line include Heated and Cooling Storage, Fingerprint Module, Augmented Reality Head-Up Display (AR-HUD) and Remote Smart Park Assist 2 (RSPA 2).
The Kia EV5 has all of the active and passive safety technology one would expect in a new Kia. Safety features included on all trims includes Highway Driving Assist 2 (HDA 2) and a centre side airbag, with a Blind Spot View Monitor (BVM) available on the EV5 GT-Line.
Kia EV5 exterior colours
The Kia EV5 will be available in a variety of exterior colours including two-tone options exclusive to the GT-Line. The choice doesn’t stop there with the Earth grade’s artificial leather interior provided in both Smokey Black and Nougat Beige (on select exterior colours).
| Trim | Air | Earth | GT-Line | |
| Colour | Smoky Black | Smoky Black | Smoky Black (Off-White Accents) | |
| Seat Material | Cloth & Artificial Leather | Artificial Leather | Artificial Leather | |
| Headliner | Grey | Grey | Black | |
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| Colour | Nougat Beige | |||
| Seat Material | Artificial Leather | |||
| Headliner | Grey | |||
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*Note: Nougat Beige interior colour only applied on dark exterior colours – exclusive to Earth Trim.
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Model specifications Engine and Power
| Model | EV5
Air 2WD Standard Range |
EV5
Air 2WD Long Range |
EV5
Earth AWD Long Range |
EV5
GT-Line AWD Long Range |
| Battery | 64.2 kWh | 88.1 kWh | ||
| Powertrain | 2WD Single Motor | AWD Dual Motor | ||
| Power/Torque | 160 kW / 310 Nm | 230 kW / 480 Nm | ||
| Wheels | 18” Alloys | 19” Alloys | 20” Alloys | |
| WLTP Range | 400 km | 555 km | 500 km | 470 km |
| RRP | $56,770 | $61,170 | $64,770 | $71,770 |
| Driveaway ** | $56,770 | $63,990 | $68,990 | $75,990 |
Kia EV5 Model range
Kia EV5 Air
- 18-inch alloy wheels
- 225/60 R18 tyres
- Tyre mobility kit
- Tyre pressure monitoring
- LED headlights – reflector type
- Automatic high-beam
- LED daytime running lights
- LED tail lights
- Matte plastic roof racks
- Satin Silver window surrounds
- Acoustic windscreen
- Solar glass – windscreen, front door
- Solar glass – rear windows, tailgate
- Auto up/down windows – front
- Cloth, artificial leather trim
- 8-way power driver’s seat incl. 4-way lumbar
- 4-way manual front passenger seat
- 3-cell massage function – driver
- 2nd row centre armrest
- Shift by Wire – column type
- Paddle shifters – brake regen control
- 2 x USB-C charge ports – front
- 2 x USB-C charge ports – rear
- LED interior lighting
- Integrated Panoramic Display
- 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster
- 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system
- 5.0-inch climate monitor
- Kia Connect
- Over the air (OTA) updates
- Satellite navigation incl. 10 years traffic info, updates
- Wireless Apple CarPlay
- Wireless Android Auto
- 6-speaker sound system
- AM/FM/DAB radio
- Dual-zone climate control
- Heated front seats
- 2nd row air vents – door pillar-mounted
- i-Pedal one-pedal driving function
- V2L interior socket
EV5 Earth adds:
- 19-inch alloys
- 235/55 tyres
- Gloss Black exterior accents
- Gloss Black roof racks
- Gloss Black window surrounds
- Powered child-proof rear door locks
- Artificial leather trim – Smoky Black or Nougat Beige
- Smart power tailgate
- Privacy glass – rear windows, tailgate
- V2L exterior socket
EV5 GT-Line adds:
- Active Sound Design
- 20-inch alloy wheels
- 255/45 tyres
- Gloss Black exterior mirrors
- Auto flush door handles
- LED dynamic indicators
- Laminated glass – driver window
- GT-Line two-tone leatherette upholstery
- 4-way power front passenger seat incl. 4-way lumbar
- Premium Relaxation Seat – driver
- Driver seat memory function
- 6-cell massage function – driver
- 3-cell massage function – passenger
- Sports steering wheel
- Fingerprint authentication module
- Alloy sports pedals
- Auto up/down windows – front, rear
- Rear seatback table – passenger side
- Ambient mood lighting – 64 colours
- Wireless phone charger
- Heated, cooled rear sliding storage tray
- 8-speaker Harman Kardon premium sound system
- Augmented reality head-up display
- Heated second row outer seats
- Ventilated front seats
Safety
Kia EV5 has a five-star ANCAP safety rating from October 2024.
It comes absolutely packed with the safety features that have acronyms. Way too many to list here but if you want to see them all they can be found in the brochure HERE.
Let me say though that the EV5 has some really intrusive safety features that you have to turn off EVERY TIME you start out. It should be noted that it’s not alone in this. Many current model cars have the same and it is just so frustrating.
Luckily, there is a start icon on the steering wheel that can take you to the screen in the menu where you can turn them off relatively easy, but why can’t we opt out permanently.
Key safety features include:
- 7 airbags incl. front-centre
- Autonomous emergency braking
- Car, pedestrian, cyclist detection
- Junction turning, crossing assist.
- Direct, oncoming lane change detection
- Blind-spot assist
- Driver attention monitoring
- Lane Following Assist (lane centring)
- Lane-keep assist.
- Lead Vehicle Departure Alert
- Rear cross-traffic assist
- Rear occupant alert
- Reversing camera incl. dynamic guidelines
- Safe exit warning
- Blind Spot View Monitor
- Parking Collision Avoidance Assist – reverse, side, forward
- Surround cameras incl. 3D mode.
Kia EV5 Battery specifications
| Specifications | Kia EV5 2WD Standard Range | Kia EV5 2WD Long Range | Kia EV5 AWD Long Range |
| Drivetrain | Single-motor electric | Single-motor electric | Dual-motor electric |
| Battery capacity | 64.2kWh | 88.1kWh | 88.1kWh |
| Battery chemistry | Lithium iron phosphate | Lithium iron phosphate | Lithium iron phosphate |
| Voltage | 396.8V | 399.4V | 399.4V |
| Power | 160kW | 160kW | 230kW |
| Torque | 310Nm | 310Nm | 480Nm |
| Driven wheels | Front | Front | All-wheel drive |
| Weight – tare | 1910kg 428kg – battery |
2054-2198kg 573kg – battery |
2229kg 574kg – battery |
| 0-100km/h – claimed) | ~8.5 seconds | ~8.9 seconds | ~6.1-6.3 seconds |
| Power consumption – claimed | 18.2kWh/100km | 18.0kWh/100km | 20.1-21.0kWh/100km |
| Claimed range | 400km | 555km | 470-500km |
| Max AC charge rate | 6.6kW | 11kW | 11kW |
| AC charge 10-80 per cent | 9h 43m – 7kW | 8h 10m – 11kW | 8h 10m – 11kW |
| DC charge 10-80 per cent | 57m – 50kW 36m – 350kW |
72m – 50kW 38m – 350kW |
72m – 50kW 38m – 350kW |
Disclaimer
**Driveaway price for Western Australia will include an additional $1,000 for Air & Earth variants & $2,000 for GT-Line.
The New 2025 EV5 has not undergone all necessary physical inspection checks by the Kia Australia Product Planning team. Until physical inspections are complete, all information and illustrations in this Product Bulletin are based on data currently made available to Kia Australia at the time of publication and is subject to change without notice.
Update April 5 2024
EV5 SUV – Kia has brought a pre production EV5 SUV to Australia for display. EV5 SUV made its first debut at the 2023 Kia EV Day. It will be sold here is a mix of models and drivetrains.
- A full electric medium SUV designed to meet the needs of families, individuals and fleet customers
- First Kia Australia product to be sourced from China eliminating competition with Europe for supply
- All EV5 variants have received Kia Australia’s local R&H suspension and steering tune
April 4, 2024 – After making its global debut at the 2023 Kia EV Day. The pre-production EV5 display vehicle has arrived down under. Offering Kia Australia the opportunity to provide a first local look. The EV5 is a full electric medium SUV.
The Kia EV5 will be sold in Australia in a range of models. Meeting the needs of a diverse range of customers and budgets. Launching locally in June, the range will initially be available in Air and Earth trims only. With the top GT-Line model arriving in the fourth quarter.
Both standard and long-range batteries. Along with Front Wheel Drive (Single Motor) and All Wheel Drive (Dual Motor) drivetrains will be offered. Application by variant will be announced closer to launch.
The Kia EV5 will be supplied by the Kia factory in China
Other firsts provided by the Chinese sourced EV5 includes a dedicated EV platform called N3 eK. This is a modularised front and rear chassis (different to the EV6 & EV9 E-GMP). It also utilises a Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) battery for high-efficiency.
“Kia Australia is confident the EV5 will suit the needs of many new car buyers. Who now more than ever, are considering the move into a full battery electric vehicle,” said Kia Australia’s Chief Executive Office, Damien Meredith.
“The EV5 continues our commitment to growing Kia’s electric vehicle offering with a package that will appeal to both private and fleet buyers.”
The Kia EV5 will come with advanced active and passive safety features. Targeting a 5 Star ANCAP rating along with the latest technology you would expect to see in a new Kia model.
Kia R&D Centres
The Kia R&D Centres in both China and Korea have left no stone unturned.
Kia Australia’s long established local Ride & Handling Program which has resulted in the EV5 offering excellent ride quality. On both urban and rough country roads, confident handling and cornering balance.
- Australian roads,
- traffic conditions,
- lane markings,
- speed signs,
- parking spaces and
- other configurations.
Connected Car Navigation Cockpit (ccNC). Testing and development of all features to ensure quality and reliability of Over the Air updates available across all EV5 variants.
Charging: Testing and developing for Australia’s public charging infrastructure across Greater Sydney and the ACT to ensure compatibility with EV5.
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