Kia has officially revealed the pricing and specifications for its highly anticipated Kia EV5, positioned between the EV6 Long Range and EV3 Long Range in terms of cost and performance. The EV5 will debut in South Korea with three trims, all featuring the same 81.4 kWh battery pack and single-motor setup.
Kia EV5 Pricing
The EV5 comes in three trims: Air, Earth, and GT-Line. After applying Korea’s 3.5% opening tax benefit, prices are as follows:
- Kia EV5 Air: ₩48.55 million (~$35,442 / ~€32,529)
- Kia EV5 Earth: ₩52.3 million (~$38,179 / ~€35,041)
- Kia EV5 GT-Line: ₩53.4 million (~$38,982 / ~€35,778)
This places the EV5 in an attractive price bracket between the larger EV6 and the more compact EV3.
Standard Features Across All EV5 Models
Every Kia EV5 long-range variant is equipped with an 81.4 kWh lithium-ion battery pack powering a single electric motor, delivering 217 hp (160 kW) and 30.1 kgm of torque. Standard equipment includes:
- Heat pump & battery heating
- Rear-wheel multi-link suspension
- Vehicle-to-load (V2L) interior outlet
- Highway Driving Assist & Lane Keeping Assist 2
- Pedestrian collision safety assist
- 18-inch wheels
- Artificial leather seating
- Built-in navigation & Hi-Pass
- Automatic air conditioning
EV5 Earth: Added Features
The Earth trim enhances the package with premium touches:
- Outdoor V2L connector
- Projection LED headlamps & sequential turn signals
- Roof rack & black high-gloss trim
- Premium steering wheel & dynamic ambient lighting
- One-row power seat with mesh headrest
- Heated second-row seats
- Wireless smartphone charging
- Power tailgate & three-zone climate control
Optional Packages and Pricing
Kia offers multiple add-on packages for buyers looking to further customize their EV5:
- Comfort 2 Package (relaxation passenger seat, dual-pane glass): ₩690,000 (~$504 / ~€462)
- 19-inch wheels & tires: ₩300,000 (~$219 / ~€201)
- Smart Connect: ₩740,000 (~$540 / ~€496)
- Monitoring Package: ₩1.38 million (~$1,007 / ~€925)
- Drive Wise (ADAS): ₩1.34 million (~$978 / ~€898)
- Panoramic Sunroof: ₩1.09 million (~$796 / ~€730)
- Harman Kardon Premium Sound: ₩640,000 (~$467 / ~€429)
- Built-in Cam 2 Plus: ₩450,000 (~$329 / ~€302)
Performance and Range
The Kia EV5 Long Range delivers:
- 217 horsepower (160 kW)
- 460 km combined driving range (WLTP est.)
- City: 507 km
- Highway: 402 km
- Efficiency: 5.0 km/kWh combined
- Weight: 1,995 kg (2,010 kg with 19-inch wheels)
Notably, both 18-inch and 19-inch wheel options provide identical range and efficiency figures.
Dimensions and Cargo Capacity
The EV5 shares similarities with the Kia Sportage but with slight dimensional differences:
- Length: 4,610 mm
- Width: 1,875 mm
- Height: 1,675 mm
- Wheelbase: 2,750 mm
- Ground Clearance: 167 mm
Cargo space is competitive:
- Frunk: 44 liters
- Trunk: 566 liters
- Max cargo (seats folded): 1,650 liters
Conclusion
The Kia EV5 strikes a balance between practicality, affordability, and advanced technology. Positioned strategically between the EV6 and EV3, it offers strong range, a robust feature set, and competitive pricing that should appeal to buyers looking for a stylish and versatile electric SUV.
