

James Wong
2025 Kia EV5 Earth AWD review
Pros
- Practical, spacious cabin
- Familiar feel to layout and tech
- Achievable claimed driving range
Cons
- Wobbly urban ride
- Annoying equipment omissions
- Energy efficiency could be better
11 Months Ago
The Kia EV5 is a mid-size electric SUV that brings dedicated EV packaging into a familiar family-SUV footprint. It is aimed directly at Australian buyers who want a practical battery-electric alternative to petrol and hybrid mid-size SUVs, with a spacious cabin, modern displays and a calmer driving character than many combustion rivals. The EV5 sits below the larger EV9 and gives Kia a more mainstream electric family car with useful range and everyday comfort. It suits households ready to move to an EV but still wanting the visibility, boot space and versatility that make mid-size SUVs so popular.
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The Kia EV5 comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being Air and the most expensive being Gt-Line.


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2026
$61,611
2026
$70,011
2026
$77,361
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| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,615 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,875 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,715 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,750 mm |
| Turning Circle | 11,700 mm |
| Load Capacity | 430 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
Our Kia EV5 Exterior and Dimensions Page has every measurement you need to know exactly how this vehicle will fit your driving, garage, or work needs.



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The cheapest Kia EV5 is the Air variant that starts from $61,611.
See all Kia EV5 PricingThe most expensive Kia EV5 is the Gt-Line variant that starts from $77,361.
See all Kia EV5 PricingThe best towing capacity of a Kia EV5 is 1250 kg shared by all variants.
See all Kia EV5 towing capacityThe largest Kia EV5 is the Air variant which measures 1875mm wide, 4615mm in length and sits 1715mm tall.
The most powerful variants with 230kW of power and 480nm of torque are the Earth and Gt-Line variants.
The Kia EV5 is built in China and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Kia EV5 is the Gt-Line variant which has a gross vehicle weight of 2650 kg.
The Kia EV5 is an electric vehicle and does not use any fuel.
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†Displayed prices are based on the drive-away price of the vehicle, which includes delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, and applicable road taxes, based on a Sydney location. However, prices may vary between states and territories, and additional costs such as compulsory third party (CTP) insurance, dealer delivery fees, and optional extras are not included. These prices are subject to change without notice and may not reflect current market pricing or dealer offers.