Kia EV5 (2025) specs, price, ratings and reviews
Mid-size electric SUV on the E- platform in architecture (no 800V fast charging like the EV6/EV9).
from € 44,495
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Specifications
- Generation
- eerste generatie (EU-spec 2025+, E-GMP 400V)
| Body style | SUV |
|---|---|
| Seats | 5 |
| Doors | 5 |
| Range (WLTP, km) | 530 |
| Battery capacity (kWh — larger = longer range) | 81.4 |
| Power (hp) | 218 |
| 0–100 km/h (seconds) | 8.4 |
| Top speed (km/h) | 165 |
| Length (mm) | 4,610 |
| Width, excl. mirrors (mm) | 1,875 |
| Height (mm) | 1,675 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 2,069 |
| Fast charging, public charger (kW, peak) | 150 |
| Towing — braked (with trailer brakes) (kg) | 1,200 |
| Boot (l) | 566 |
| Consumption (WLTP, kWh per 100 km — lower is better) | 16.9 |
Fast charging at a public charger (10→80%)
| Charging situation | 10→80% (minutes) |
|---|---|
| At the car's own maximum charging rate (150 kW) | ~ 37 |
| At a 150 kW charger | ~ 37 |
| At a 50 kW charger | ~ 110 |
Charging at home uses AC power and is slower: a home wallbox typically delivers 7.4 to 11 kW. That is separate from the fast-charge times shown above.
More on this: fast charging in practice, public charging and charging passes.
Frequently asked
What does the Kia EV5 cost roughly?
Indicative starting price € 44,495 (reference date 2026-05-20). Not an offer.
What is the WLTP range of the Kia EV5?
530 km WLTP (manufacturer figure). Owners typically report less in everyday driving, especially in cold weather. See the reviews below.
How much can the Kia EV5 tow?
1200 kg braked (with trailer brakes) — the figure that applies when your trailer (such as a caravan) has its own brakes. Manufacturer figure; the exact, binding limit for a specific car is on its registration document.
How long does fast-charging the Kia EV5 take (10→80%)?
Roughly 37 minutes on a 150 kW charger (10→80%, factory calculation, indicative). Actual time depends on battery temperature and the charging curve — the car's charging speed drops as the battery fills.
How big is the battery in the Kia EV5?
81.4 kWh usable capacity (manufacturer figure). Check the warranty terms of the specific car for capacity retention.
What does the Kia EV5 use in real-world driving?
The factory WLTP figure is 16.9 kWh/100 km. Owners typically report more in mixed use, with the usual winter penalty. See the owner experiences below.
How much boot space does the Kia EV5 have?
566 litres (manufacturer figure). See the spec sheet for the full dimensions.
Owner experiences
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In depth
EU debut July 2025, sales started in the final quarter of 2025. Single-motor FWD with 81.4 kWh battery, about 530 km WLTP, 218 hp (manufacturer figure). DC charging peaks around 150 kW; 10-80% in about 30 minutes (manufacturer figure, not measured by us). 566 l boot, 1,200 kg braked towing weight. Indicative from-price for the Netherlands; check the official configurator for the current figure.
About the Kia EV5 (2025)
Independent spec and rating reference. No offers, no sales.
The EV5 is Kia's mid-size electric SUV, positioned between the EV3 and the EV6 in the brand's European EV line-up. It was unveiled for the European market on 8 July 2025; sales started in the final quarter of that year. The European version uses the E-GMP platform in 400V architecture, not the 800V variant of the EV6 and EV9, which limits the DC charging peak.
In practice
At the reference date the European EV5 is available as a single-motor front-wheel-drive variant with the 81.4 kWh NMC battery, around 530 km WLTP and 160 kW (218 PS). 0-100 km/h takes 8.4 seconds. DC charging peaks at 150 kW; 10-80% takes about 30 minutes (manufacturer figure, not measured by us). The boot is 566 l with the rear seats up and expands to 1,650 l with the seats folded. Braked towing weight is 1,200 kg. The indicative from-price sits around 44,500 euro for the Netherlands at the reference date; a starting price, no offer.
Points to note
The choice for 400V architecture is the main technical difference with the EV6 and EV9 and means slower fast-charging on motorway trips; weigh the price difference against the time difference per stop. The EV5 is built in China for European deliveries (Kia communication, press materials), so check the impact of EU import tariffs on the invoice price before signing. Long-term reliability is by definition not yet documented for the European-spec car; ADAC and RDW data will take a few years to mature.
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No tax or financial advice. Every figure shows its source and reference date. Always compare with an independent adviser and the official source. Source: OEM datasheets + RDW + ADAC (see methodology); rating and price reference dates are listed per figure.