Kia EV5
Kia's mid-size electric SUV landed in Australia in October 2024 and sells in four grades: the front-drive Air Standard Range and Air Long Range, and the dual-motor all-wheel-drive Earth and GT-Line — every one built around an LFP battery. WLTP range runs from 400km (Air Standard Range) to 555km (Air Long Range, which is both the longest-range grade and the second-cheapest), with DC fast charging up to 141kW and standard V2L power-sharing. Prices start from $56,770 before on-road costs.
$56,770–$71,770AUD
Indicative price range — a non-binding display figure, confirmed when you get a quote.
- Range
- Up to 555 km
- Battery
- Up to 88.1 kWh
- DC fast charging
- Up to 141 kW
- AC charging
- Up to 11 kW
- Body style
- SUV
- Charging port
- Type 2 + CCS2
Variants & specifications
| Variant | Usable battery | Total battery | Range | Power | 0–100 km/h | Drive | AC charging | AC phases | DC fast charging | 10–80% DC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Standard Range | 64.2 kWh | 64.28 kWh | 400 km (WLTP) | 160 kW | 8.5 s | FWD | 6.6 kW | Single-phase | 102 kW | 36 min |
| Entry/efficient FWD grade (MY26): 160kW/310Nm single motor, 8.5s 0-100km/h, 400km WLTP (64.2kWh LFP), 175mm ground clearance (tallest in range), only 300kg braked/unbraked tow, 6.6kW single-phase home charging. | ||||||||||
| Air Long Range | 88.1 kWh | 88.11 kWh | 555 km (WLTP) | 160 kW | 8.9 s | FWD | 11 kW | Three-phase | 141 kW | 38 min |
| Best range-per-dollar pick (MY26): same FWD drivetrain as Standard Range (160kW/310Nm, 8.9s 0-100km/h) but a bigger 88.1kWh LFP pack gives 555km WLTP (longest in the lineup), 161mm ground clearance, 1,250kg braked tow, 11kW three-phase home charging. | ||||||||||
| Earth | 88.1 kWh | 88.11 kWh | 500 km (WLTP) | 230 kW | 6.1 s | AWD | 11 kW | Three-phase | 141 kW | 38 min |
| Value AWD pick (MY26): 230kW/480Nm dual motor, 6.1s 0-100km/h, 500km WLTP (88.1kWh LFP), 166mm ground clearance, 1,250kg braked tow, 11kW three-phase home charging; less equipment than GT-Line (no sunroof/HUD/surround-view). | ||||||||||
| GT-Line | 88.1 kWh | 88.11 kWh | 470 km (WLTP) | 230 kW | 6.3 s | AWD | 11 kW | Three-phase | 141 kW | 38 min |
| Flagship AWD grade (MY26, joined ~2 months after Air/Earth): 230kW/480Nm dual motor, 6.3s 0-100km/h, 470km WLTP (88.1kWh LFP; shortest of the 88.1kWh grades, 20in wheels), 166mm ground clearance, 1,250kg braked tow, 11kW three-phase charging, plus sunroof/HUD/surround-view/Harman Kardon audio. | ||||||||||
Charging Kia EV5 at home
The Air Standard Range's 6.6kW single-phase onboard AC charger fully tops up its 64.2kWh battery in around 9-10 hours from a home wallbox, while the 88.1kWh Long Range, Earth and GT-Line step up to an 11kW three-phase charger that can do a full charge in roughly 8 hours on a compatible three-phase wallbox - either way, a routine overnight home charge comfortably covers a full day's driving.
This vehicle accepts up to 11 kW on AC — the rate a home charger delivers day to day (DC fast charging is for public stops, not the driveway).
Onboard AC charging varies by variant — some are single-phase (about 7 kW at home) and some support three-phase (11–22 kW). Check the variant you are considering.
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Details
| Seats | 5 |
|---|---|
| Boot space | 513 L |
| Front boot (frunk) | 67 L |
| Battery chemistry | LFP |
| Heat pump | No |
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | Yes |
| Bidirectional (V2H/V2G) | v2l |
| Vehicle warranty | 7 years |
| Battery warranty | 7 years |
| Battery warranty distance | 150,000 km |
| ANCAP rating | 5 stars |
Frequently asked questions
What can the Kia EV5's Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) power, and how many kW does it put out?
Kia does not publish an AU-specific rated V2L output for the EV5. An Australian test-drive (The Driven) reports the standard-fit interior socket runs up to 15A (~3.6kW at 230-240V); Kia's global owner's manual separately notes a general 16A appliance-load caution without stating a rated output. The interior V2L socket is standard on all four grades; an exterior V2L adaptor for larger equipment is fitted only on Earth and GT-Line.
Is the entry Kia EV5 Air Standard Range limited to single-phase home charging?
Yes - Air Standard Range uses a 6.6kW single-phase onboard AC charger, fully topping up its 64.2kWh battery in around 9-10 hours from a home wallbox. Air Long Range, Earth and GT-Line step up to an 11kW three-phase charger, completing a full charge in roughly 8 hours on a compatible three-phase wallbox.
How do the four Kia EV5 grades compare?
Air Standard Range is the efficient entry FWD grade (400km WLTP, lightest, tallest ground clearance, but only 300kg tow rating). Air Long Range shares the same FWD drivetrain but a bigger 88.1kWh pack gives the longest range in the lineup (555km WLTP) plus a proper 1,250kg tow rating. Earth is the value AWD pick (230kW/480Nm, 500km WLTP). GT-Line is the flagship AWD grade with the most equipment (panoramic sunroof, head-up display, surround-view monitor, premium audio) but the shortest AWD range (470km WLTP).
What changed between the Kia EV5's MY25 and MY26 model years?
Nothing material - the lineup, power/torque figures and battery/range figures are identical between the EV5's October 2024 Australian launch and today's MY26 brochure; no spec, grade or naming change has been detected. GT-Line joined the range about two months after Air and Earth, becoming available from December 2024.
Why is Kia's advertised EV5 price different from the RRP?
Kia's own pricing tools - the offers page and the Build & Price configurator - only ever display a 'Drive Away Estimate', a composite figure bundling the manufacturer's recommended retail price with stamp duty, 12 months' registration, CTP insurance and dealer delivery, which varies by state and postcode. The RRP-before-on-road-costs figures this page quotes ($56,770/$61,170/$64,770/$71,770) come from independent automotive media reporting Kia's list price directly; Kia's own drive-away promotional campaigns are a separate, time-limited, state-varying figure and do not mean the vehicle's base price has changed.
Does the Kia EV5 have a heat pump?
No - a heat pump is not available across the EV5 range in Australia, confirmed by an on-record Kia Australia spokesperson at the model's local media launch. This differs from some overseas markets.
How long does the Kia EV5 take to charge at home?
On the Air Standard Range's 6.6kW single-phase onboard AC charger, the 64.2kWh battery charges fully in around 9-10 hours; the 88.1kWh Long Range, Earth and GT-Line use an 11kW three-phase charger that can complete a full charge in roughly 8 hours on a compatible three-phase home wallbox.
What's the difference between the Kia EV5 Standard Range and Long Range batteries?
The Air Standard Range uses a 64.2kWh LFP battery for 400km WLTP range, a 6.6kW single-phase AC charger and up to 102kW DC fast charging, while the Long Range pack fitted to the Air Long Range, Earth and GT-Line steps up to 88.1kWh with an 11kW three-phase AC charger and up to 141kW DC fast charging, giving 470-555km WLTP depending on grade and wheel size.
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