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The electric Kia EV5 SUV – with up to 329 miles of range, and prices from £39,295 – is now open for orders.
The EV5 is a family-focused five-seater C-SUV – the UK’s most popular segment – and is effectively an all-electric alternative to the Sportage, which is Kia’s UK, European and global best-seller.
The Kia EV5 is available in a three-grade line-up: EV5 ‘Air’ 81.4kWh from £39,295, EV5 ‘GT-Line’ 81.4kWh from £42,595, and the EV5 ‘GT-Line S’ 81.4kWh from £47,095.
All variants of the EV5 have the same 81.4kWh battery pack as the EV3 and EV4. On the EV5, this enables a range of up to 329 miles on a single charge (WLTP ‘combined’ cycle).
The EV5 is powered by a single front-mounted electric motor, delivering 160kW (214bhp) and 295Nm of torque through the front wheels. This allows the EV5 to accelerate from 0 to 62mph in 8.4 seconds, on to a top speed of 102mph.
The EV5 is able to charge from 10% to 80% in just 30 minutes when plugged into a 150kW (minimum) DC fast charger, and in just 7 hours and 20 minutes on an 11kW AC charger (10% to 100%). Kia EV5 ‘GT-Line S’ is available with an optional heat pump.
Aerodynamic efficiency is aided by Active Air Flaps in the front bumper which open and close automatically to optimise cooling efficiency and maximise aerodynamic performance. The EV5 also features a full body undercover, as well as wheel strakes and deflectors, to aid airflow. Wheel gaps have been reduced to aid airflow around the wheel arch and reduce drag, while the subtle rear boattail shape to the roof improves aerodynamics by reducing the size of the wake, and allows the EV5 a drag coefficient of 0.29CD (0.30CD on ‘GT-Line’ and ‘GT-Line S’).
The boot floor is adjustable up and down by 100mm, either maximising storage space or creating a flat loading lip. With all seats upright, the EV5’s boot capacity is 566 litres, extending to 1,650 litres with the second row folded. For charging cable storage, the EV5 also has a 44-litre under-bonnet cargo compartment (‘frunk’).
Every EV5 comes equipped with Kia CarPay and Plug & Charge as standard, and free of charge. CarPay allows drivers to locate and pay for parking through the vehicle’s central infotainment screen. When the EV5 is connected to a Plug & Charge-compatible charge station, the charging session can be activated automatically with no need to authorise via charging card or app.
