Kia Australia has confirmed pricing and detailed specifications for its EV5, publishing the new mid-sized electric SUV’s brochure on its website.
Four distinct trim levels will be available in Australia from launch, including Standard and Long Range battery variants as well as single-motor and dual-motor electric drivetrains. Single-motor versions are front-wheel drive.
The EV5 rides on what Kia calls N3 eK, which CarExpert understands is a heavily reworked N3 chassis – currently the basis of vehicles like the Sportage and Sorento – which incorporates a 400V iteration of the E-GMP dedicated electric vehicle toolkit.
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Earth AWD Long Range pictured
Pricing, as confirmed last week, will kick off from a sharp $56,770 drive-away for the entry-level Air 2WD Standard Range. The flagship GT-Line AWD Long Range (arriving December) tops out at $75,990 drive-away.
For reference, that undercuts the top-selling Tesla Model Y ($55,900-$82,900 before on-road costs), as well as Kia’s own smaller Niro EV ($66,590-$72,360 before on-road costs).
All versions of the 2025 Kia EV5 also utilise lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries sourced from Chinese electrified specialist BYD, with Australian-market vehicles being sourced from Kia’s new Yancheng factory in China.
At 4615mm long and 1874mm wide, the EV5 45mm shorter and 9mm wider than the popular Sportage. The EV5’s 2750mm wheelbase is 5mm shy of its petrol, diesel and hybrid-powered stablemate.
Pricing
Kia has listed both RRP and drive-away pricing across the range.
| Model | Price before on-roads | Drive-away pricing |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Kia EV5 Air 2WD Standard Range | $56,770 | $56,770 |
| 2025 Kia EV5 Air 2WD Long Range | $61,170 | $63,990 |
| 2025 Kia EV5 Earth AWD Long Range | $64,770 | $68,990 |
| 2025 Kia EV5 GT-Line AWD Long Range | $71,770 | $75,990 |
Drivetrains and Efficiency
| 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 |
| Max DC charge rate | TBC | TBC | TBC |
| DC charge 10-80 per cent | 57m – 50kW 36m – 350kW | 72m – 50kW 38m – 350kW | 72m – 50kW 38m – 350kW |
Dimensions
| Dimensions | Kia EV5 |
|---|---|
| Length | 4615mm |
| Width | 1875mm |
| Height | 1715mm |
| Wheelbase | 2750mm |
| Cargo capacity – VDA | 513 litres – rear seats up 1714 litres – rear seats down 67 litres – frunk |
Servicing and Warranty
| Running costs | Kia EV5 |
|---|---|
| Warranty | 7 years, unlimited kilometres – vehicle 7 years or 150,000 kilometres – EV battery, components |
| Roadside assistance | Up to 8 years – service initiated |
| Service intervals | 12 months or 15,000 kilometres |
| Capped-price servicing | TBC |
| Total capped-price service cost | TBC |
Safety
The Kia EV5 hasn’t been tested by ANCAP or Euro NCAP yet.
Standard safety kit includes:
- 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
EV5 GT-Line adds:
- Blind Spot View Monitor
- Parking Collision Avoidance Assist – reverse, side, forward
- Surround cameras incl. 3D mode
Standard Equipment
EV5 Air highlights:
- 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
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 2nd row outer seats
- Ventilated front seats
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