Jack Quick
Kia EV5: Sportage-sized electric car locked in for Australia
The Kia EV5 is set to launch in Australia during 2024 and will be sourced from China. A hotter GT version will be detailed at a later date.
2 Years Ago
Kia EV5 Comparison
The new Kia EV5 is a Suv Medium Luxury offered in a 5D SUV body style. Available in Australia from $56,770 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the AIR variant and topping out at $71,770 for the Gt-line.
There are 3 variants of the EV5 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in September of 2025.
The Kia EV5 is only available with an electric motor that produces 160kW and 310Nm of torque. Both front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations are available.
The new 2026 EV5 is offered with a 7 year, unlimited km warranty.
Latest Kia EV5 News and Reviews
Jack Quick
Kia EV5: Sportage-sized electric car locked in for Australia
The Kia EV5 is set to launch in Australia during 2024 and will be sourced from China. A hotter GT version will be detailed at a later date.
2 Years Ago
James Wong
Sportage-sized Kia EV5 electric car revealed
The all-electric Kia EV5 has been revealed in China ahead of a late-2023 launch in the region – but when will we see it Down Under?
2 Years Ago
Jack Quick
Kia EV5 breaks cover as electric Sportage-sized SUV
The Kia EV5 has broken cover in production form thanks to a Chinese regulatory filing. It's getting revealed later this month.
2 Years Ago
Jack Quick
Kia's Model Y-rivalling electric SUV reveal date set – report
The production version of the Kia EV5 electric SUV will reportedly be revealed at the 2023 Chengdu motor show in China in August.
2 Years Ago
Scott Collie
Kia confirms Model Y-rivalling EV5 won't be China-only
Kia's EV5 SUV concept was revealed with a focus on the Chinese market, but the production car will be offered in both left- and right-hand drive.
2 Years Ago
Scott Collie
Cheaper Kia electric car platform coming to EV5
The Kia EV5 SUV will ride on a new electric car platform, rather than e-GMP. It's aimed at more affordable vehicles, and will spawn a range of new cars.
2 Years Ago
William Stopford
Kia EV3, EV4 and EV5 due by 2026 - report
More details on Kia's growing electric vehicle range have come to light, and it'll reportedly include two small SUVs and a mid-sized sedan.
3 Years Ago