{"id":2513,"date":"2025-08-11T11:53:44","date_gmt":"2025-08-11T01:53:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/wp-blog\/?p=2513"},"modified":"2025-08-03T01:56:05","modified_gmt":"2025-08-02T15:56:05","slug":"review-2025-kia-ev5","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/wp-blog\/review-2025-kia-ev5\/","title":{"rendered":"Review: 2025 KIA EV5"},"content":{"rendered":"

The 2025 KIA EV5<\/strong><\/a> lands in Australia with the confidence of a player that knows the game. It is a mid-size electric SUV with family-first packaging, tidy ride comfort, and pricing that aims squarely at the country\u2019s best sellers. Think of it as the practical middle ground in the KIA EV lineup: roomier and better value than many rivals, simpler to live with than the brand\u2019s halo EV9<\/strong><\/a>, and friendlier to the wallet than some prestige options. If you are browsing 2025 electric SUVs and want something that feels modern without being fussy, the 2025 KIA Ev5<\/strong><\/a> deserves a very close look.<\/p>\n

Pros and Cons<\/h2>\n

Pros:<\/strong> Spacious cabin; quiet, easygoing drive; useful KIA EV5<\/strong><\/a> range options up to 555 km WLTP; competitive KIA EV5<\/strong><\/a> price with national drive-away for the base Air; strong safety story.<\/p>\n

Cons:<\/strong> Infotainment feels a step behind class leaders for now; DC charging is solid rather than standout; GT-Line money gets close to premium rivals.<\/p>\n

How Much Does It Cost?<\/h2>\n

Australia gets four trims with national pricing that undercuts key rivals. The EV5 Air 2WD Standard Range is $56,770 drive-away. The Air Long Range lists at $61,170 ($63,990 drive-away). The Earth AWD Long Range is $64,770 ($68,990 drive-away). The GT-Line AWD Long Range tops the tree at $71,770 ($75,990 drive-away). That structure places the EV5<\/strong><\/a> in striking distance of the Tesla Model Y, while staying sharp against Chinese newcomers.<\/p>\n

Features and Benefits<\/h2>\n

KIA EV5<\/strong><\/a> features strike a neat balance between everyday convenience and a few classy surprises. Every variant gets the Integrated Panoramic Display with twin 12.3-inch screens plus a 5-inch climate panel, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, heated front seats, and i-Pedal one-pedal driving. Higher grades add items like Harman Kardon audio, smart power tailgate, and even a fingerprint reader on GT-Line. Vehicle-to-Load is standard inside the cabin, and available outside on upper trims, which turns the EV5<\/strong><\/a> into a mobile power bank for camping gear or job-site tools. DC charging from 10 to 80 percent is as quick as 38 minutes on a 350 kW unit, and the system supports both 400 V and 800 V infrastructure. The headline KIA EV5<\/strong><\/a> range figures are 400 km (Air SR), 555 km (Air LR), 500 km (Earth AWD), and 470 km (GT-Line AWD), all WLTP.<\/p>\n

Safety<\/h2>\n

The KIA EV5<\/strong><\/a> holds a five-star ANCAP safety rating (tested 2024) that applies to all Australian variants, with strong results for adult and child protection and a broad active-safety suite fitted as standard. That suite includes AEB with junction assist, lane centring, blind-spot assistance, rear cross-traffic assist, safe exit warning, and a front-centre airbag. For buyers comparing KIA electric vehicles, this puts the EV5<\/strong><\/a>\u2019s credentials right where family buyers want them.<\/p>\n

Running Costs<\/h2>\n

KIA backs the EV5<\/strong><\/a> with a seven-year, unlimited-kilometre vehicle warranty, plus seven years or 150,000 kilometres on EV components. Capped-price servicing is available, with published totals of $980 for three years, $1,535 for five, and $2,431 for seven. Service intervals are 12 months or 15,000 kilometres. That level of cost clarity helps the EV5<\/strong><\/a> make a strong value case next to rivals with higher purchase prices.<\/p>\n

Comparison To Its Competitors<\/h2>\n

The obvious target is Tesla Model Y, which remains a benchmark for charging speed and software polish, but the KIA EV5<\/strong><\/a> answers with a more comfortable ride and a warmer cabin. The BYD Sealion 7 undercuts some trims on sticker, starting from $54,990 plus on-roads, and the XPeng G6 also comes in sharp from $54,800, but both rely on plus-on-roads pricing and newer dealer networks. Hyundai\u2019s Ioniq 5<\/strong><\/a> feels more premium and charges quicker, yet generally starts thousands higher. If your filter is value, space, and warranty support, the KIA EV5<\/strong><\/a> sits near the top of the shortlist.<\/p>\n

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