Safety ratings (from Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency)
Economy
Electrical energy consumed from the battery over a given distance.
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Energy consumption is displayed on the dashboard and is re-calculated as you drive. It is different to the WLTP-rated consumption (which measures power from the mains).
This number is estimated by comparing the usable battery capacity against the WLTP range.
How far you can drive on one full charge, adjusted for local conditions.
Type of driving — slide between mostly urban and mostly highway (≈ 100 km/h).
Temperature — pick the outside temperature (‑5 °C – 35 °C).
Energy consumption
How much electricity the car uses while it’s moving.
Use the 🔄 icon to flip between:
km / kWh — kilometres driven per kilowatt‑hour
kWh / 100 km — kilowatt‑hours used per 100 kilometres
Consumption ⚡️
How much electrical energy does the vehicle use while driving?
Higher speeds increase energy consumption (due to aerodynamic drag and reduced opportunity for electricity regeneration). Cold temperatures also increase consumption.
Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) ⚡️
V2L allows electricity to flow from the battery to power appliances.
Some vehicles have interior NZ sockets, while others require an adapter be plugged into the Type 2 exterior charging socket.
Tow Capacity
Unbraked (kg) / Braked (kg)
Most EVs can have towbars fitted for carrying bikes (but not for towing loads).
Towing a load will significantly decrease range (typically by 50%).
The maximum charging rate the EV can support at home or public AC charging.
An EV has a built-in charger that converts household AC electricity into DC current that goes into the battery.
This limits the maximum speed you can charge at home - no matter what extra equipment you install. Single-phase power supports up to 7.4 kW - if the EV can take more than this, three-phase power must be available at the property.
Fast Charge ⚡
The maximum charging rate the EV can support at a DC fast charger.
Charging power also is limited by the capacity of the charging station.
In NZ, fast chargers are typically 25 kW, 50 kW, 100 kW, 175 kW, and 300 kW.
Cold temperatures and the vehicle's charging curve also dictate peak speed (i.e. a warm battery at a lower state-of-charge will charge quicker).
The Kia EV5 is a medium-size SUV with multiple configurations; single-motor front-wheel-drive or dual-motor all-wheel-drive. The single-motor version delivers 160 kW of power and 310 Nm of torque, while the dual-motor increases output to 230 kW and 480 Nm. Based on the successful e-GMP EV only platform, the EV5 has 400v charging (compared to 800v on the EV6).
The Light Plus trim has no changes to the powertrain, but adds the following features:
Blind spot view monitor, 360-degree camera, parking collision assist, remote smart park assist allowing the driver to park from outside the vehicle, cloth and leather combination seats, and a power-adjustable driver’s seat.
In addition to the Light+ trim, the Earth has the following features:
19-inch alloy wheels, a smart tailgate, artificial leather seats, heated front seats, a full-colour heads-up display, a wireless phone charger, V2L for both interior and exterior, and a heat pump.
In addition to the Light+ trim, the Earth AWD has a dual motors, and:
19-inch alloy wheels, a smart tailgate, artificial leather seats, heated front seats, a full-color heads-up display, a wireless phone charger, V2L for both interior and exterior use, and a heat pump.
In addition to the Earth AWD trim, the GT-line has the following features:
20-inch alloy wheels, a panoramic sunroof, powered front passenger seats, a driver memory seat with ventilation, a 6-speaker audio system, fingerprint recognition for start and navigation, mood lighting, and a console box with warming and cooling functions.
