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About the Kia EV5
Last updated Sep 27, 2025The new Kia EV5 is a small SUV 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.
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2024 Kia EV5 Price
Air
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| Automatic, 5-door SUV, Electric, FWD | $56,770 |
| Automatic, 5-door SUV, Electric, FWD | $61,170 |
Earth
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| Automatic, 5-door SUV, Electric, 4x4 | $64,770 |
Gt-Line
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| Automatic, 5-door SUV, Electric, 4x4 | $71,770 |
*excl. on-roads
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2024 Kia EV5 Fuel Economy
| Kia EV5 | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic, 5-door SUV, Electric, FWD | Electric | - |
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Kia EV5 FAQs
The cheapest Kia EV5 is the Air that starts from $56,770.
The most expensive Kia EV5 is the Gt-Line that starts from $71,770.
The best towing capacity of a Kia EV5 is 1250 kg offered by the following variants: Air, Earth and Gt-Line.
The largest Kia EV5 is the Air which measures 1875mm wide, 4615mm in length and sits 1715mm tall.
The most powerful Kia EV5 is the Earth which has 230kW of power from its null engine.
The Kia EV5 is built in China and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Kia EV5 is the Gt-Line which weighs 2650 kg (kerb weight).
The Kia EV5 uses Electric.