KIA EV5
MEDIUM SUV
WATT MATTERS?
The EV5 is Kia's family-shaped electric SUV, designed to look familiar enough for mainstream buyers while still feeling unmistakably electric. Space and straightforward usability are its strongest arguments.
THE BASICS
A five-seat medium electric SUV with multiple Australian grades and battery options. Its upright cabin prioritises family accommodation, with range and charging dependent on the chosen version.
THE NUMBERS
- Price
- From $56,770 RRP · Air Standard Range MY26 · RRP component from Kia Australia configurator, reference postcode 3000. Excludes on-road costs and options; promotional drive-away estimates kept separate.
- Battery
- 64.2 kWh LFP; manufacturer capacity, gross/usable basis not stated
- Claimed range
- 400 km WLTP
- Charging
- 6.6 kW single-phase AC; approximately 36 minutes DC 10-80% on a 350 kW test charger. Vehicle peak DC acceptance not stated in the brochure.
- Drivetrain
- Front-wheel drive
- Power
- 160 kW / 310 Nm
- Seats
- 5
- Warranty
- Confirm warranty terms
- Boot space
- 513 L VDA rear cargo, seats upright; excludes 67 L front cargo.
- Energy consumption
- 18.2 kWh/100 km WLTP
- Comfort
- Heated front seats; driver massage function.
- Technology
- Integrated panoramic display; Kia Connect; interior vehicle-to-load socket.
Price checked 2026-10-16.. RRP excludes registration, insurance, stamp duty and applicable dealer or delivery charges.
Figures belong to the variants named above. WLTP and NEDC are different tests; neither promises your real-world range. Charging claims depend on the charger, battery temperature and state of charge.
Specifications checked 2026-10-16..
Awaiting verification · Last checked: 2026-10-16. Some prices and specifications await final verification and will be marked Confirmed once checked. Always confirm finer details with your salesperson, dealer or manufacturer representative.
VARIANTS AND PRICES
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| Details | Air Standard Range | Air Long Range | GT-Line AWD Long Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | From $56,770 RRP before on-road costsRRP component from Kia Australia configurator, reference postcode 3000. Excludes on-road costs and options; promotional drive-away estimates kept separate. | From $61,170 RRP before on-road costsRRP component from Kia Australia configurator, reference postcode 3000. Excludes on-road costs and options; promotional drive-away estimates kept separate. | From $71,770 RRP before on-road costsRRP component from Kia Australia configurator, reference postcode 3000. Excludes on-road costs and options; promotional drive-away estimates kept separate. |
| Battery | 64.2 kWh LFP; manufacturer capacity, gross/usable basis not stated | 88.1 kWh LFP; manufacturer capacity, gross/usable basis not stated | 88.1 kWh LFP; manufacturer capacity, gross/usable basis not stated |
| Claimed range | 400 km WLTP | 555 km WLTP | 470 km WLTP |
| Power | 160 kW / 310 Nm | 160 kW / 310 Nm | 230 kW / 480 Nm |
| Charging | 6.6 kW single-phase AC; approximately 36 minutes DC 10-80% on a 350 kW test charger. Vehicle peak DC acceptance not stated in the brochure. | 11 kW three-phase AC; approximately 38 minutes DC 10-80% on a 350 kW test charger. Vehicle peak DC acceptance not stated in the brochure. | 11 kW three-phase AC; approximately 38 minutes DC 10-80% on a 350 kW test charger. Vehicle peak DC acceptance not stated in the brochure. |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Warranty | Confirm warranty terms | Confirm warranty terms | Confirm warranty terms |
| Boot space | 513 L VDA rear cargo, seats upright; excludes 67 L front cargo. | 513 L VDA rear cargo, seats upright; excludes 67 L front cargo. | 513 L VDA rear cargo, seats upright; excludes 67 L front cargo. |
| Energy consumption | 18.2 kWh/100 km WLTP | 18 kWh/100 km WLTP | 21 kWh/100 km WLTP |
| Comfort | Heated front seats; driver massage function. | Heated front seats; driver massage function. | Heated and ventilated front seats; driver relaxation seat with leg rest and six-cell massage; panoramic sunroof. |
| Technology | Integrated panoramic display; Kia Connect; interior vehicle-to-load socket. | Integrated panoramic display; Kia Connect; interior vehicle-to-load socket. | Head-up display; Harman Kardon audio; surround-view monitor. |
THE WATTCAR TAKE
The EV5 makes a sensible alternative to the more dramatic EV6. Buyers should focus on the specification and real-world comfort rather than assuming the sportier-looking car is automatically better.
GO FURTHER
MANUFACTURER WEBSITEFor the configurator, local stock and a written quote.