2025 Kia EV5

Where Efficiency Meets Adventure

Vehicle Overview

The 2025 Kia EV5 GT-Line AWD Long Range is positioned as a premium compact electric SUV. Built on the N3 eK platform and utilizing LFP battery technology, it features a permanent all-wheel-drive (AWD) layout with dual front and rear motors. The vehicle dimensions are 4619 mm (L) × 1874 mm (W) × 1628 mm (H), with a wheelbase of 2770 mm. The kerb weight is approximately 2229 kg (including a 574 kg battery). With a five-seat configuration, the boot capacity is 513 L, expandable to 1714 L with the rear seats folded, catering to both family and daily commuting needs.

Powertrain & Performance

Motor Specifications: Dual permanent magnet synchronous motors (front and rear) deliver a combined output of 230 kW (312 PS) and a peak torque of 480 N·m. The drive system enables instant torque distribution and stability control across all four wheels.

Acceleration Performance: Official 0–100 km/h acceleration is approximately 6.1–6.3 seconds, signifying high responsiveness within its class of electric SUVs.

Driving Range: Equipped with an 88.1 kWh Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) battery pack, it achieves a WLTP (Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicles Test Procedure) combined range of approximately 470–500 km, eliminating range anxiety for daily commutes and medium-distance travel.

Charging Efficiency: Supports 350 kW DC fast charging, enabling a 10% to 80% charge in approximately 38 minutes using a compatible 350 kW charger. An 11 kW AC slow charger requires approximately 8 hours for a full charge.

Energy Consumption: Real-world WLTP energy consumption is approximately 20 kWh/100 km (AWD Long Range variant), demonstrating superior efficiency compared to official figures under actual driving conditions.

Exterior & Chassis

Design Language: Features a full-width “Star Orbit LED Matrix Headlight” signature and matching full-width taillights, complemented by a closed-off grille and a floating roof design, creating a futuristic and technologically advanced aesthetic.

Wheels & Suspension: Fitted with 20-inch multi-spoke alloy wheels (245/45 R20 tires). The vehicle boasts a drag coefficient (Cd) of 0.29. The chassis employs a front MacPherson strut and rear multi-link independent suspension setup, with EPS (Electric Power Steering) tuned for sportiness and precision.

Aerodynamics: An Active Air intake integrated below the closed grille automatically opens and closes based on speed, further optimizing aerodynamic efficiency and range.

Interior & Technology

Integrated Display: Features a seamless panoramic display combining a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system, a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, and a 5-inch digital climate control panel (75cm total width), integrating Kia Connect telematics and OTA (Over-The-Air) update capability.

Augmented Reality HUD: The GT-Line trim includes a standard AR-HUD (Augmented Reality Head-Up Display), projecting navigation, speed, and driver assistance information onto the driver’s forward line of sight to minimize distraction.

Premium Seating: Equipped with standard Nappa leather and Alcantara sport seats. The front seats offer 6-way power adjustment, heating, ventilation, and massage functions; rear seats also feature heating.

Audio & Comfort: Includes a Harman Kardon premium 8-speaker sound system. Additional features include a six-zone automatic climate control system, a panoramic sunroof, a 50 W wireless smartphone charging pad, and a V2L (Vehicle-to-Load) power outlet.

Smart Voice & Connectivity: Supports wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Features built-in Kia Connected Services with real-time navigation and streaming media functionality.

Safety & Driver Assistance

ADAS Features: Equipped with Highway Driving Assist 2.0 (HDA 2.0), integrating Full-Speed Range Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) and Lane Keeping Assist (LKA). Additional systems include Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA), Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) with Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB), and Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA). The GT-Line trim adds Remote Smart Parking Assist (RSPA) and a 360-degree Around View Monitor (AVM).

Passive Safety: The body structure utilizes high-strength steel for 62% of its composition. It incorporates a total of seven airbags (including a center airbag), alongside Electronic Stability Control (ESC), an Electronic Parking Brake (EPB), and a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS). Awarded a 5-star ANCAP (Australasian New Car Assessment Program) safety rating, achieving top-tier scores for adult occupant, child occupant, pedestrian protection, and safety assist categories within its segment.

Key Highlights at a Glance