# Kia EV5

The Kia EV5 is a battery electric compact crossover SUV produced by Kia since 2023. It is the third model in the manufacturer's "EV" battery electric vehicle range after the EV6 and EV9. It is also the first battery electric vehicle that will be exported by Kia from China, being produced by joint venture Jiangsu Yueda Kia Motors.

## Overview

A concept car previewing the production version was revealed in China on 20 March 2023, at the brand's EV Day event. The concept uses sustainable materials throughout the interior, including plant-based materials such as seaweed extract and recycled plastic bottles used on the seat trim, headliner and door and dashboard linings.
The production version of the EV5 was released in August 2023 at the Chengdu Motor Show. The model was designed using Kia's 'Opposites United' design language, also featuring a new version of the brand's trademark 'Digital Tiger Face', incorporating a new lighting signature.
The EV5 is powered by a lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery produced by FinDreams, and a 160 kW (215 hp; 218 PS) electric motor with 310 N⋅m (31.6 kg⋅m; 229 lb⋅ft) maximum torque. For export markets, the EV5 will be equipped with a nickel-manganese-cobalt (NMC) battery with a capacity of up to 82 kWh.
* Rear view
* EV5 GT Line
* EV5 Concept
* Rear view (Concept)

## Markets
### Thailand

The EV5 went on sale in Thailand on 26 March 2024. The country became the first EV5 export destination from China. Two powertrains are offered in Thailand, which include a 160 kW (215 hp; 218 PS) front-wheel drive version (for Light, Air and Earth Long Range trims) and the top-spec Earth Exclusive trim with dual-motor all-wheel drive rated at 230 kW (308 hp; 313 PS). The GT Line AWD variant was added in November 2024.

### New Zealand

Pricing and specifications for the EV5 was announced in July 2024, with deliveries beginning in September 2024. Five variants are available: Light, Light+, Earth, Earth AWD and GT Line AWD; all variants uses a 88 kWh battery pack.

### North Africa

The EV5 was launched in Morocco on 5 September 2024.

### Australia

The EV5 was launched in Australia on 14 October 2024 with four variants available: Air 2WD Standard Range, Air 2WD Long Range, Earth AWD Long Range and GT Line AWD Long Range.

### Pakistan

The EV5 was launched in Pakistan on 25 October 2024.

### Latin America

The EV5 was launched in Latin America in October 2024 with two variants. Air standard range 500kms WLTP and Air long range 720kms WLTP. Both versions have a single front motor with 218hp and 310NM of torque.

### Singapore

The EV5 was launched in Singapore at the 2025 Singapore Motorshow. It will be available with a variant with less than 110 kW (148 hp; 150 PS) of power output to be eligible for the Category A Certificate of Entitlement. It will be first Kia model to be assembled at the Hyundai Motor Group Innovation Center Singapore (HMGICS) facility.

### Canada

The EV5 will be introduced in Canada at the 2025 Canadian International Auto Show in Toronto. The model is expected to launch in early 2026 with an NACS port. Kia will not sell the EV5 in the United States.

## Powertrain

| Type | Battery | Layout | Electric motor | Electric motor | Power | Torque | 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) | Top speed | Range | Range | Calendar years | Note |
| Type | Battery | Layout | Electric motor | Electric motor | Power | Torque | 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) | Top speed | CLTC | NEDC | Calendar years | Note |
| Standard Range | 64.2 kWh LFP | FWD | Front | PMSM | 160 kW (215 hp; 218 PS) | 310 N⋅m (31.6 kg⋅m; 229 lb⋅ft) | 8.5 seconds | 185 km/h (115 mph) | 530 km (329 mi) | 490 km (304 mi) | 2023–present | |
| Long Range | 88.1 kWh LFP | FWD | Front | PMSM | 160 kW (215 hp; 218 PS) | 310 N⋅m (31.6 kg⋅m; 229 lb⋅ft) | 8.9 seconds | 185 km/h (115 mph) | 720 km (447 mi) | 665 km (413 mi) | 2023–present | |
| AWD | 88.1 kWh LFP | AWD | Front | PMSM | 160 kW (215 hp; 218 PS) | 310 N⋅m (31.6 kg⋅m; 229 lb⋅ft) | 6.1 seconds | 185 km/h (115 mph) | N/A | 620 km (385 mi) | 2024–present | Not available in China |
| AWD | 88.1 kWh LFP | AWD | Rear | PMSM | 70 kW (94 hp; 95 PS) | 170 N⋅m (17.3 kg⋅m; 125 lb⋅ft) | 6.1 seconds | 185 km/h (115 mph) | N/A | 620 km (385 mi) | 2024–present | Not available in China |
| AWD | 88.1 kWh LFP | AWD | Combined: | Combined: | 230 kW (308 hp; 313 PS) | 480 N⋅m (48.9 kg⋅m; 354 lb⋅ft) | 6.1 seconds | 185 km/h (115 mph) | N/A | 620 km (385 mi) | 2024–present | Not available in China |
| GT Line AWD | 88.1 kWh LFP | AWD | Front | PMSM | 160 kW (215 hp; 218 PS) | 310 N⋅m (31.6 kg⋅m; 229 lb⋅ft) | 6.5 seconds | 185 km/h (115 mph) | N/A | 555 km (345 mi) | 2024–present | Not available in China |
| GT Line AWD | 88.1 kWh LFP | AWD | Rear | PMSM | 70 kW (94 hp; 95 PS) | 170 N⋅m (17.3 kg⋅m; 125 lb⋅ft) | 6.5 seconds | 185 km/h (115 mph) | N/A | 555 km (345 mi) | 2024–present | Not available in China |
| GT Line AWD | 88.1 kWh LFP | AWD | Combined: | Combined: | 230 kW (308 hp; 313 PS) | 480 N⋅m (48.9 kg⋅m; 354 lb⋅ft) | 6.5 seconds | 185 km/h (115 mph) | N/A | 555 km (345 mi) | 2024–present | Not available in China |
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## Sales

| Year | China | Thailand |
| 2023 | 451 | |
| 2024 | 5,716 | 416 |