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Kia EV5
Technical description:
Model: Kia EV5 2026
Body Style: Electric SUV, 5-door
Seating Capacity: 5
Length: 4,610 mm
Width: 1,875 mm
Height: 1,675 mm
Wheelbase: 2,750 mm
Drivetrain: Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) or All-Wheel Drive (AWD), depending on version
Power Output: 218–313 hp
Torque: 295–480 Nm
0–100 km/h Acceleration: approx. 6–8.5 seconds
Top Speed: 165 km/h
Battery Capacity: 81.4 kWh
Battery Technology: Lithium-ion NMC
WLTP Range: up to 530 km
AC Charging: up to 11 kW
DC Fast Charging: up to 150 kW
10–80% Charging Time: approximately 30 minutes
Cargo Capacity: 566–1,650 L
Platform: E-GMP (400-volt architecture)
V2L Function: Yes
Over-the-Air (OTA) Updates: Yes
Safety Systems: Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Keeping Assist, Blind Spot Monitoring, Autonomous Emergency Braking
Position in Kia Lineup: Between Kia EV3 and Kia EV9
Expected European Launch: 2026
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The Kia EV5 is due to make its public debut at the IAA Mobility show in Munich, with a market launch planned before the end of the year. It is an electric SUV positioned as the battery-powered counterpart to the Sportage and as a new member of Kia’s growing EV line-up. According to the company’s product plan, it joins the models linked to the E-GMP architecture, already used in Europe by the EV6, EV9 and EV3.
The new SUV arrives as part of a broader transformation that Kia began around five years ago. The brand has been moving from a conventional carmaker role toward a provider of sustainable mobility solutions, with electrification forming one of the central pillars of that programme. In Europe, the electric range already includes the sporty EV6 crossover, the seven-seat full-size EV9 SUV and the compact EV3.
Under the Plan S 2030 strategy, Kia outlined further expansion during its Investor Day in Seoul, where chief executive Ho Sung Song gave indications of the upcoming product pipeline. The target is to have 15 BEV electric cars and 10 plug-in hybrids in the portfolio within five years. Kia’s global sales goal is 4.19 million vehicles, of which 1.26 million are intended to be purely electric.
The EV5 is not the only future model in the programme, but it is the one scheduled for a public appearance in Munich next month. The electric range is already expanding at both the compact and mid-size ends, as the EV3 has replaced the electric Niro and the EV4 hatchback is set to join the line-up in the autumn. In that context, the EV5 moves Kia’s EV family into the family SUV territory long associated with the Sportage.
- The EV6 is a sporty crossover based on E-GMP.
- The EV9 is a seven-seat full-size SUV.
- The EV3 is a compact SUV measuring 4.30 metres in length.
- The EV4 is due in autumn as a hatchback, with a fastback saloon also planned from Korea.
- The EV5 is scheduled for launch before the end of the year.
Specifications and technology
The Kia EV5 measures 4.61 metres in length, placing it above the compact EV3 and below the larger models in Kia’s electric family. Kia describes it as the electric brother of the Sportage, so the key technical message is the combination of SUV packaging with battery-electric drive. The car is based on the E-GMP group architecture, the same family of engineering solutions used by other electric Kia models.
Unlike the EV6 and EV9, the new SUV does not use an 800-volt electrical system. The developers chose a 400-volt set-up, with cost cited as the reason. That decision is expected to reduce the sales price by more than 5,000 euros, although the final EV5 price list has not yet been released.
No motor output, battery capacity, charging figures or driving range for the EV5 are given. The confirmed technical data are therefore limited to its body style, length, platform and electrical architecture. Even so, those details separate it clearly from the EV6 and EV9, which carry 800-volt systems.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Model | Kia EV5 |
| Body style | SUV |
| Length | 4.61 m |
| Powertrain | Electric |
| Platform | E-GMP |
| Electrical architecture | 400 V |
Markets, prices and availability
The EV5 is scheduled to make its public debut at IAA Mobility in Munich next month, with introduction still planned for this year. That points to a short interval between the show appearance and the model’s arrival in the range. The exact sales date, trim structure, battery capacity, range and official price have not been announced.
Other Kia EVs provide context, though they do not replace an EV5 price list. The EV3 arrived last year as a 4.30-metre SUV priced from 35,990 euros, while the EV4 starts at 37,590 euros. For the EV5, the available pricing information is limited to the statement that choosing a 400-volt system rather than 800 volts could lower the sales price by more than 5,000 euros.
The production plans for related models show how Kia is arranging its expanding electric line-up. The EV4 hatchback will be built in Slovakia, while the fastback saloon will come from Korea and from Kia’s only dedicated EV plant in Gwangmyeong. The EV5, by contrast, is described primarily through its relationship to the Sportage, one of the brand’s strongest SUV nameplates in Europe.
Kia’s product plan also covers smaller cars and light commercial vehicles, but the EV5 remains the central SUV in the near-term launch wave. The EV2 Concept previews an approximately four-metre city SUV for 2026, while the light commercial range is set to grow with the PV5 this year, the PV7 in 2027 and the larger PV9 two years later. For the EV5, the closest reference in the information available is the Sportage rather than a named set of market rivals.
- EV3: 4.30 m long, priced from 35,990 euros.
- EV4 hatchback: 4.45 m long, 58.3 or 81.4 kWh batteries, up to 625 km of range, priced from 37,590 euros.
- EV5: 4.61 m long, public debut at IAA Mobility in Munich, launch before the end of the year.
- EV2 Concept: about 4 m long, previewing a model planned for 2026.
- PV5: electric light commercial vehicle in van and cargo forms, around 4.70 m long, debuting this year.
Verdict
The EV5 matters to Kia because it brings the electric range into the same practical SUV territory as the Sportage. Its 4.61-metre length, E-GMP platform and 400-volt electrical system show a clear balance between family-size packaging and cost control. The Munich debut will therefore be an important step in defining Kia’s EV range between the EV3, EV4 and the larger electric SUVs.
Frequently asked questions
When is the Kia EV5 premiere or reveal?
The Kia EV5 public debut is scheduled for September 2026 at IAA Mobility in Munich. In the CarsUpcoming calendar, its premiere is listed with month-level precision: September 2026.
When will the Kia EV5 go on sale in the UK?
Kia plans a European launch for the EV5 in 2026, with market introduction before the end of the year. A specific UK on-sale date has not been announced yet.
How much will the Kia EV5 cost?
The official Kia EV5 price has not been announced yet. For Europe, Kia has only indicated that using a 400-volt system instead of 800 volts could reduce the sales price by more than 5,000 euros; this is not a UK price list.
Should I wait for the Kia EV5 or buy the current model now?
A direct comparison is not possible yet because Kia has not announced the EV5’s final price list, trims, battery capacity or official range. Waiting gets you a new electric SUV on the E-GMP architecture, described as the battery-powered counterpart to the Sportage, while current models are available now.
What kind of car is the Kia EV5?
The Kia EV5 is an electric SUV measuring 4.61 metres long and based on the E-GMP architecture. It uses a 400-volt electrical system and is positioned above the EV3 in Kia’s electric line-up.
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