The Kia EV5 is the reasonably priced electrical SUV we wish, however cannot have

September 3, 2025

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Kia launched the EV5 in South Korea, its trendy new Sportage-sized electrical SUV. With costs beginning at simply $35,000, the Kia EV5 arrives as an reasonably priced SUV that’s constructed for the lots. However these within the US could by no means get to see it.

Kia launches the EV5 in Korea at an reasonably priced worth

After opening orders within the UK earlier this week, Kia launched the EV5 in its residence market of South Korea on Wednesday.

Like abroad, the electrical SUV is out there in three variants: Air, Earth, and GT-Line. Powered by an 81.4 kWh battery, the EV5 provides a variety of as much as 460 km (285 miles).

A single front-mounted electrical motor gives as much as 215 hp (160 kW) and 295 Nm max torque. It might probably additionally recharge from 10% to 80% in about half-hour utilizing a 350 kW charger.

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The EV5 is 1,875 mm huge, 4,610 mm lengthy, and 1,675 mm tall, with a wheelbase of two,750 mm, which is barely smaller than that of the Tesla Mannequin Y. To offer you a greater thought, that’s 10 mm wider, 70 mm longer, and 30 mm taller than the Kia Sportage.

The prolonged wheelbase gives “best-in-class” rear passenger house, based on Kia, with 1,041 mm second-row legroom.

Regardless of an upright stance just like the bigger EV9, the EV5 nonetheless has a sporty look with Kia’s newest design components. The vertically stacked LED headlights and slim DRLs with Star Map lighting add to the daring styling.

The inside options Kia’s newest ccNC infotainment system, that includes twin 12.3? driver cluster and infotainment screens in a panoramic show. Plus, there’s an added 5? AC show.

Kia launched a number of new options, together with a brand new sound bar and show theme. By way of a partnership with Disney, the EV5 will play welcome and goodbye tunes, EV-specific sounds, and extra.

Kia-EV5-affordable-SUV-interior — The inside of the Kia EV5 (Supply: Hyundai Motor Group)

The bottom EV5 Air begins at 48.55 million gained ($35,000) in Korea, whereas the Earth trim is priced from 52.3 million gained ($37,600). Upgrading to the sporty GT-Line prices 53.4 million gained ($38,400).

With authorities and native subsidies, Kia expects the EV5 to be out there for buy at round 40 million gained ($28,800).

	Beginning Value	Driving Vary
Kia EV5 Air	48.55 million gained ($35,000)	460 km (285 miles)
Kia EV5 Earth	52.3 million gained ($37,600)	460 km (285 miles)
Kia EV5 GT-Line	53.4 million gained ($38,400)	460 km (285 miles)

Kia EV5 costs and driving vary by trim in South Korea

Compared, the bottom Tesla Mannequin Y RWD begins at 52.99 million gained ($38,000) and has a driving vary of as much as 400 km (248 miles).

Though Kia plans to launch the EV5 in North America, will probably be completely offered in Canada. We’ve seen just a few EV5 fashions testing within the USsparking hypothesis (or hope) that it might arrive, however don’t get your hopes up too quickly. The final official assertion from Kia nonetheless says the EV5 can be unique to Canada within the North American market.

What do you consider Kia’s new electrical SUV? Would you purchase one within the US? With Trump’s tariff struggle, don’t get your hopes up.