Kia EV5
Electric mid-size SUV · 4W · Launched 2026
₹25.0 Lakh (expected)
≈ ₹25.00 L (Indian market)
Indicative price · verify with manufacturer
Range
530 km
Battery
64 kWh
Top speed
175 km/h
Charge
9 hr
Power
218 bhp
Seats
5
Available colors
Overview
Kia EV5 on the E-GMP platform positioned between EV3 and EV6. 530 km range, 350kW charging, and Kia's premium design language.
Best for
Mid-size SUV buyers wanting Kia quality with long range and fast charging
Pros & cons
+Pros
- 530 km range — excellent
- E-GMP platform — globally proven
- 350kW fast charging
- Kia design and quality
−Cons
- Not yet launched globally
- expected — competitive
- FWD only expected
- Kia pricing can be premium
Key features
Safety features
Known issues & how ev.care helps
Important: These issues were reported in earlier production batches and have largely been addressed by Kia in newer models through OTA updates and manufacturing improvements. If you experience any of these, ev.care's certified technicians can diagnose and resolve them — often in a single visit.
Not yet launched
Reported in earlier models — Kia has released fixes for newer batches.
Real-world range 18-25% below rated on highways at AC + 100 kmph
Reported in earlier models — Kia has released fixes for newer batches.
DC fast charger compatibility varies by operator firmware
Reported in earlier models — Kia has released fixes for newer batches.
Touchscreen ergonomic lag in first 6 months — OTA-fixable
Reported in earlier models — Kia has released fixes for newer batches.
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Buying the Kia EV5 in Australia
- 1Range: the 530 km figure quoted in Australia is on the WLTP test cycle. WLTP is a fair guide; highway running at 110 km/h and outback heat will pull it down 10–20%.
- 2Charging: a 64 kWh pack refills overnight on a 7 kW home wallbox; on the road you'll use CCS2 (DC fast) and Type 2 (AC); Chargefox/Evie networks on the highways — this model does 10-80% in 27 min (350kW).
- 3Incentives: The headline benefit is the federal FBT exemption for EVs under the Luxury Car Tax threshold (~A$91k) — biggest national saving for novated-lease buyers. State rebates are patchy and several have ended; check your state/territory.
- 4Climate: Long inter-city distances make DC-charging speed and a bigger battery matter more here than in dense-city markets.
- 5Fit: the range and DC speed handle the long inter-city distances Australians drive, plus the daily run.
The Kia EV5 for Australia buyers
What this EV means in Australia — range on the WLTP standard, local incentives, charging, and the things petrol-car switchers ask about most.
Range in Australia
The Kia EV5 is rated at 530 km on the WLTP test cycle. WLTP is a fair guide; highway running at 110 km/h and outback heat will pull it down 10–20%.
Charging
Plan around CCS2 (DC fast) and Type 2 (AC); Chargefox/Evie networks on the highways. The 64 kWh pack means a home overnight charge covers most weekly driving, with DC fast charging for longer trips.
Incentives & running costs
The headline benefit is the federal FBT exemption for EVs under the Luxury Car Tax threshold (~A$91k) — biggest national saving for novated-lease buyers. State rebates are patchy and several have ended; check your state/territory.
Climate & real-world range
Long inter-city distances make DC-charging speed and a bigger battery matter more here than in dense-city markets.
Incentive and tax rules change often — figures above are a 2026 guide; confirm current Australia eligibility before purchase.
All specifications
Battery & charging+
| Battery capacity | 64 kWh |
|---|---|
| Range (WLTP) | 530 km |
| Charge time (0-100%) | 9 hours |
| Fast charge | 10-80% in 27 min (350kW) |
| Battery warranty | 8 years / 1,60,000 km |
| Battery repurchase | No |
Performance+
| Top speed | 175 km/h |
|---|---|
| Power | 218 bhp |
| Torque | 310 Nm |
| Motor type | PMSM |
| Drive type | FWD |
Dimensions+
| Kerb weight | 1780 kg |
|---|---|
| Ground clearance | 185 mm |
| Boot space | 513 litres |
| Seating | 5 seats |
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The Kia EV5 scores 7.3/10 overall. Best suited for: Mid-size SUV buyers wanting Kia quality with long range and fast charging. Key strength: 530 km range — excellent. Main consideration: not yet launched globally.
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