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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 Light (2024)

Kia EV5 LightKia EV5 Light
Range (WLTP)555 km
Battery size88.1 kWh
Power160 kW
0–100 km/h8.9 s
Price from$67,990

Note: While the light lacks the interior socket for V2L, it does still work with an external adaptor plugged into the CCS port.

Performance

0-100 km/h
8.9 s
Total power
160 kW
Torque
310 Nm
Top speed
185 km/h
Drive
FWD

Range & Efficiency

WLTP range
555 km
WLTP consumption
180 Wh/km
Highway range
433 km
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Battery & Charging

Battery

Battery (nominal)
88.1 kWh
Battery (usable)
84 kWh
Battery type
LFP
Architecture
400 V
V2L
Power3.3 kW
Exterior

DC fast charging

DC charging
141 kW
10–80% charge
38 min
Range per 10 min
80–102 km

AC charging

AC charging
11 kW
Home charging cost
$3.42/100 km

per 100km · 19¢/kWh

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Dimensions & Weight

Length
4615 mm
Width
1875 mm
Height
1715 mm
Ground clearance
161 mm
Weight
2054 kg
Shape
Medium SUV
Seats
5
Safety Rating
5 starsANCAP
For models
10/2024 onwards

Storage & Towing

Boot space
513 L
Boot space (max)
1713 L
Frunk
67 L
Towing (braked)
1250 kg
Towing (unbraked)
750 kg

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Cross-shopping?

Here are some other EVs, like the Kia EV5 Light, that might be worth a look.

Large SUVRWD
Tesla Model Y Premium RWD (MY27)
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Similar price, NZ's top seller, much bigger boot and stronger tow rating.

RANGE

466 km

POWER

220 kW

PRICE

$67,900

Details
Medium SUVAWD
Toyota bZ4X Motion
Toyota bZ4X Motion

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RANGE

517 km

POWER

255 kW

PRICE

$68,990

* Driveaway
Details
Medium SUVRWD
BYD Atto 3 Evo Premium
BYD Atto 3 Evo Premium

Cheaper, popular mainstream rival, smaller but better tow rating.

RANGE

510 km

POWER

230 kW

PRICE

$62,990

Details
Large SUVRWD
XPeng G6 Long Range
XPeng G6 Long Range

Cheaper, larger SUV with similar range, bigger boot and better tow rating.

RANGE

525 km

POWER

218 kW

PRICE

$63,990

Details
Large SUVRWD
Zeekr 7X RWD
Zeekr 7X RWD

Slightly pricier, roomier SUV with much stronger tow rating and more power.

RANGE

480 km

POWER

310 kW

PRICE

$69,990

Details

How many Kia EV5 have been sold in NZ?

There have been 745 registered to date (all NZ new).

Kia EV5 registrations
Monthly units (includes new and used import)

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