Kia EV5

The Kia EV5 is a battery electric compact crossover SUV produced by South Korean manufacturer 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.
In the Chinese market, the EV5 is powered by a lithium iron phosphate battery produced by FinDreams, and a electric motor with maximum torque. For the South Korean-made and export markets, the EV5 will be equipped with a nickel-manganese-cobalt batteries supplied by CATL with a capacity of up to 82 kWh.

GT-Line

EV5 GT

The EV5 GT was released on 9 January 2026; it is a high-performance version of the EV5.

Markets

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.

Brazil

The EV5 made its Latin American debut in Brazil in September 2024, in the sole variant using the 88.1 kWh battery pack.

Canada

The EV5 was introduced in Canada at the 2025 Canadian International Auto Show in Toronto and it will be launched in early 2026 as a 2027 model year with an NACS port. Kia confirmed the EV5 will not be sold in the United States. The Canadian market EV5 will be available in a variety of trim levels and features, including Light FWD, Wind FWD, Wind AWD, Land FWD, Land AWD, GT-Line FWD, GT-Line AWD, GT-Line Limited FWD, and GT-Line Limited AWD. The base Light trim will be the only version with front-wheel drive.

Europe

The EV5 was unveiled for the European market on 8 July 2025 with sales commenced in the final quarter of 2025. The European-spec models use the nickel manganese cobalt batteries for increased electric range and cold weather performance, the interior features a traditional centre console setup with a two front seat arrangement instead of a front bench seat option, and sourced from the Gwangju Plant in South Korea. In Europe, the EV5 is available with three trim levels: Air, GT Line and GT Line S, with all variants use the 81.4 kWh battery pack.

Korea

The EV5 was launched in South Korea on 3 September 2025. In Korea, it is offered with the 81.4 kWh nickel manganese cobalt battery pack produced by CATL, and assembled in the Gwangju Plant in South Korea for the domestic and export markets.

Morocco

The EV5 was launched in Morocco on 5 September 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.

Pakistan

The EV5 was launched in Pakistan on 25 October 2024. In Pakistan, it is available in two variants: Air and Earth.

Singapore

The EV5 was introduced in Singapore at the 2025 Singapore Motor Show on 8 January 2025, and was confirmed to be the first Kia model to be assembled at the Hyundai Motor Group Innovation Center Singapore facility. The EV5 was launched in Singapore on 29 May 2025, with three trim levels: Air, Earth and GT Line. The Air trim use the 64.2 kWh battery pack, while the Earth and GT Line use the 88.1 kWh battery pack. The Air and Earth trims with a power output less than eligible for the cheaper Category A Certificate of Entitlement bracket, while the GT Line trim is eligible for the Category B bracket.

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 front-wheel drive version and the top-spec Earth Exclusive trim with dual-motor all-wheel drive rated at. The GT Line AWD variant was added in November 2024.