Kia EV5
The Kia EV5 is a fully electric medium SUV that went on sale in New Zealand in June 2024. Five variants are available, priced from $67,990 to $85,450.
WLTP range is 470 km on the GT-Line and up to 555 km on the Light, from a 88.1 kWh battery.
Kia EV5 Earth (2024)
Kia EV5 EarthIn 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.
Performance
Range & Efficiency
Battery & Charging
Battery
DC fast charging
AC charging
Dimensions & Weight
Storage & Towing
Kia EV5 Earth AWD (2024)
Kia EV5 Earth AWDIn 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.
Performance
Range & Efficiency
Battery & Charging
Battery
DC fast charging
AC charging
Dimensions & Weight
Storage & Towing
Kia EV5 Light (2024)
Kia EV5 LightNote: While the light lacks the interior socket for V2L, it does still work with an external adaptor plugged into the CCS port.
Performance
Range & Efficiency
Battery & Charging
Battery
DC fast charging
AC charging
Dimensions & Weight
Storage & Towing
Kia EV5 Light plus (2024)
Kia EV5 Light plusThe 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 drivers seat.
Note: While the light lacks the interior socket for V2L, it does still work with an external adaptor plugged into the CCS port.
Performance
Range & Efficiency
Battery & Charging
Battery
DC fast charging
AC charging
Dimensions & Weight
Storage & Towing
Kia EV5 GT-Line (2024)
Kia EV5 GT-LineIn 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.
Performance
Range & Efficiency
Battery & Charging
Battery
DC fast charging
AC charging
Dimensions & Weight
Storage & Towing
Kia EV5 Review
Cross-shopping?
Here are some other EVs, like the Kia EV5 Light, that might be worth a look.
Similar price, NZ's top seller, much bigger boot and stronger tow rating.
RANGE
466 km
POWER
220 kW
PRICE
$67,900
* DriveawaySimilar price and size, AWD and more power, but less range and boot.
RANGE
517 km
POWER
255 kW
PRICE
$68,990
* DriveawayCheaper, popular mainstream rival, smaller but better tow rating.
RANGE
510 km
POWER
230 kW
PRICE
$62,990
* DriveawayCheaper, larger SUV with similar range, bigger boot and better tow rating.
RANGE
525 km
POWER
218 kW
PRICE
$63,990
* DriveawaySlightly pricier, roomier SUV with much stronger tow rating and more power.
RANGE
480 km
POWER
310 kW
PRICE
$69,990
* DriveawayHow many Kia EV5 have been sold in NZ?
There have been 745 registered to date (all NZ new).






