Kia EV5

Overview

The EV5 is a mid-size electric SUV on the Kia UK range. The UK page lists five trims: Air, GT-Line, Storm, GT-Line S and GT, with starting prices from 39,345 pounds for the Air to 54,295 pounds for the GT.

Range and charging

Kia quotes up to 329 miles on the WLTP cycle for the front-wheel-drive car with 18 inch wheels and the 81.4 kWh battery, and up to 313 miles for the front-wheel-drive GT-Line on 19 inch wheels. The page gives a peak DC charging rate of 150 kW and a 10 to 80 percent charge in 30 minutes.

Driver assistance and software

The driver assistance list is Smart Cruise Control 2.0 with an Emergency Stop Function, Highway Driving Assist 2.0 with hands-on detection, Lane Following Assist 2.0 with hands-on detection, Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist, Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist 2.0, Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist and Remote Smart Parking Assist 2.0.

The page lists these as available assistance features, and over-the-air updates cover maps and infotainment software, and the page also offers paid Kia Upgrades. The free update trial applies to cars with OTA-enabled navigation. A single Kia App combines Kia Connect and Kia Charge.

Price and cover

Prices on the UK page start at 39,345 pounds for the Air and reach 54,295 pounds for the GT. The manufacturer warranty is seven years or 100,000 miles, and Kia Connect services come with the Kia App. The battery footnote on the page states 100,000 kilometres, which conflicts with the mile-based figure elsewhere, so no battery warranty is given here.

Key facts

• Trims: Air, GT-Line, Storm, GT-Line S, GT
• Battery: 81.4 kWh
• WLTP range: up to 329 miles
• Peak DC charging: 150 kW
• UK price from: 39,345 pounds (Air)