Charging Cost

The electricity cost to run the vehicle.

Adjust to cents per kWh (default 25 cents).

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per 100 km

Charging cost is calculated by multiplying the WLTP consumption figure by your electricity unit cost.

It accounts for recharged energy from the mains.

See the complete cost calculator

Safety

Safety ratings (from Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency)

Economy

Electrical energy consumed from the battery over a given distance.

Economy

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kWh/100 km

Economy

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km/kWh

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.

See more about WLTP range and efficiency

WLTP Consumption

How much electricity the vehicle consumes per kilometre of travel - including charging losses

WLTP measures recharged electric energy from the mains which allows comparison of running costs.

See more about WLTP range and efficiency

Highway Range

An estimate of how far the vehicle will travel on a single charge, when driving only on open road (100 km/h).

WLTP range, however, tends to match mostly urban travel (under 80 km/h).

See more about WLTP range and efficiency

Real Range Estimate

How far the vehicle will travel on a single charge, accounting for local driving conditions.

Adjust for the portion of urban/city driving vs highway (100 km/h) that you typically do.

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%).

See all EVs ranked by tow capacity.

Boot Space 🧳

Seats up (Litres) / Seats down (Litres)

The volume of space available.

Frunk

Volume (Litres)

The American term "front trunk" indicates how much storage space is available under the bonnet of the car.

Battery Capacity 🔋

Total (Gross) kWh / Usable (Net) kWh

Usable battery capacity is the number of kilowatt-hours that the vehicle can access.

Complete guide to EV batteries.

Battery Type 🔋

Lithium-ion batteries have several different cathode materials. Each material has tradeoffs between energy density, safety, cost, and longevity.

LFP - Longer life, but less energy dense.

NMC - More energy dense, but more expensive.

Which EVs have LFP?.

AC Charge

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).

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  2. Kia
  3. EV5

Kia EV5

kia ev5
OverviewCurrent modelsReviewSales chart

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).

Current models

Kia EV5 Light

2024-present
kia ev5

Price

Price$67,990

Performance

0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top Speed185 km/h
Total Power160 kW
DriveFront Wheel Drive

Range & Efficiency

WLTP Range555 km
Highway Range425 km
WLTP Consumption180 Wh/km
Charging Cost $4.50/100 km

Kia EV5 Light: Real Range

Estimate the real world range that may be achieved in local conditions.

Need help with range? See the FAQ

Real range 492 km
Consumption 5.9 km / kWh
17.1 kWh / 100 km

Type of driving

All urban
↔
All highway

Outside temperature

14 °C

Battery & Charging

Battery88.1 kWh / 84 kWh
TypeLFP
Vehicle-to-Load-
AC charge power11 kW
DC charge power141 kW

Safety

Based on 2024 VSRR rating

Dimensions

ShapeMedium SUV
Seats5
Tow Rating750 kg / 1250 kg
Boot Space513 L / 1713 L
Frunk67 L
Length4615 mm
Width1875 mm
Height1715 mm
Ground clearance161 mm
Kerb Weight2054 kg

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Kia EV5 Light plus

2024-present
kia ev5

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.

Price

Price$70,450

Performance

0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top Speed185 km/h
Total Power160 kW
DriveFront Wheel Drive

Range & Efficiency

WLTP Range555 km
Highway Range425 km
WLTP Consumption180 Wh/km
Charging Cost $4.50/100 km

Kia EV5 Light plus: Real Range

Estimate the real world range that may be achieved in local conditions.

Need help with range? See the FAQ

Real range 492 km
Consumption 5.9 km / kWh
17.1 kWh / 100 km

Type of driving

All urban
↔
All highway

Outside temperature

14 °C

Battery & Charging

Battery88.1 kWh / 84 kWh
TypeLFP
Vehicle-to-Load-
AC charge power11 kW
DC charge power141 kW

Safety

Based on 2024 VSRR rating

Dimensions

ShapeMedium SUV
Seats5
Tow Rating750 kg / 1250 kg
Boot Space513 L / 1713 L
Frunk67 L
Length4615 mm
Width1875 mm
Height1715 mm
Ground clearance161 mm
Kerb Weight2054 kg

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Kia EV5 Earth

2024-present
kia ev5

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.

Price

Price$75,450

Performance

0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top Speed185 km/h
Total Power160 kW
DriveFront Wheel Drive

Range & Efficiency

WLTP Range540 km
Highway Range413 km
WLTP Consumption185 Wh/km
Charging Cost $4.63/100 km

Kia EV5 Earth: Real Range

Estimate the real world range that may be achieved in local conditions.

Need help with range? See the FAQ

Real range 479 km
Consumption 5.7 km / kWh
17.5 kWh / 100 km

Type of driving

All urban
↔
All highway

Outside temperature

14 °C

Battery & Charging

Battery88.1 kWh / 84 kWh
TypeLFP
Vehicle-to-LoadYes
V2L Interior1 x NZ Socket
V2L ExteriorType 2 (adaptor)
AC charge power11 kW
DC charge power141 kW

Safety

Based on 2024 VSRR rating

Dimensions

ShapeMedium SUV
Seats5
Tow Rating750 kg / 1250 kg
Boot Space513 L / 1713 L
Frunk67 L
Length4615 mm
Width1875 mm
Height1715 mm
Ground clearance161 mm
Kerb Weight2106 kg

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Kia EV5 Earth AWD

2024-present
kia ev5

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.

Price

Price$80,450

Performance

0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top Speed185 km/h
Total Power230 kW
DriveAll Wheel Drive

Range & Efficiency

WLTP Range500 km
Highway Range383 km
WLTP Consumption201 Wh/km
Charging Cost $5.03/100 km

Kia EV5 Earth AWD: Real Range

Estimate the real world range that may be achieved in local conditions.

Need help with range? See the FAQ

Real range 443 km
Consumption 5.3 km / kWh
19 kWh / 100 km

Type of driving

All urban
↔
All highway

Outside temperature

14 °C

Battery & Charging

Battery88.1 kWh / 84 kWh
TypeLFP
Vehicle-to-LoadYes
V2L Interior1 x NZ Socket
V2L ExteriorType 2 (adaptor)
AC charge power11 kW
DC charge power141 kW

Safety

Based on 2024 VSRR rating

Dimensions

ShapeMedium SUV
Seats5
Tow Rating750 kg / 1250 kg
Boot Space513 L / 1713 L
Frunk67 L
Length4615 mm
Width1875 mm
Height1715 mm
Ground clearance166 mm
Kerb Weight2198 kg

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Kia EV5 GT-Line

2024-present
kia ev5

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.

Price

Price$85,450

Performance

0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top Speed185 km/h
Total Power230 kW
DriveAll Wheel Drive

Range & Efficiency

WLTP Range470 km
Highway Range360 km
WLTP Consumption210 Wh/km
Charging Cost $5.25/100 km

Kia EV5 GT-Line: Real Range

Estimate the real world range that may be achieved in local conditions.

Need help with range? See the FAQ

Real range 417 km
Consumption 5 km / kWh
20.1 kWh / 100 km

Type of driving

All urban
↔
All highway

Outside temperature

14 °C

Battery & Charging

Battery88.1 kWh / 84 kWh
TypeLFP
Vehicle-to-LoadYes
V2L Interior1 x NZ Socket
V2L ExteriorType 2 (adaptor)
AC charge power11 kW
DC charge power141 kW

Safety

Based on 2024 VSRR rating

Dimensions

ShapeMedium SUV
Seats5
Tow Rating750 kg / 1250 kg
Boot Space513 L / 1713 L
Frunk67 L
Length4615 mm
Width1875 mm
Height1715 mm
Ground clearance166 mm
Kerb Weight2229 kg

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Kia EV5 LightKia EV5 Light plusKia EV5 EarthKia EV5 Earth AWDKia EV5 GT-Line
Price$67,990$70,450$75,450$80,450$85,450
WLTP Range555 km555 km540 km500 km470 km
Highway range433 km433 km421 km390 km367 km
Price per km of range$122$126$139$160$181
0-100 km/h8.9 s8.9 s8.9 s6.1 s6.3 s
Top Speed185 km/h185 km/h185 km/h185 km/h185 km/h
DriveFWDFWDFWDAWDAWD
Power160 kW160 kW160 kW230 kW230 kW
Battery (nominal)88.1 kWh88.1 kWh88.1 kWh88.1 kWh88.1 kWh
Battery (usable)84 kWh84 kWh84 kWh84 kWh84 kWh
WLTP consumption180 Wh/km180 Wh/km185 Wh/km201 Wh/km210 Wh/km
ChemistryLFPLFPLFPLFPLFP
AC speed11 kW11 kW11 kW11 kW11 kW
DC speed141 kW141 kW141 kW141 kW141 kW
Vehicle to Load--YesYesYes
Boot space513 L513 L513 L513 L513 L
Boot (seats down)1713 L1713 L1713 L1713 L1713 L
Frunk67 L67 L67 L67 L67 L
Seats55555
Length4615 mm4615 mm4615 mm4615 mm4615 mm
Width1875 mm1875 mm1875 mm1875 mm1875 mm
Height1715 mm1715 mm1715 mm1715 mm1715 mm
Ground clearance161 mm161 mm161 mm166 mm166 mm
Weight2054 kg2054 kg2106 kg2198 kg2229 kg
Tow (braked)1250 kg1250 kg1250 kg1250 kg1250 kg
Tow (unbraked)750 kg750 kg750 kg750 kg750 kg
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All Time
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Last 12 months
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Over the past 12 months, the Kia EV5 was the 17th best selling new EV.

See all EVs ranked in New Zealand.

How many Kia EV5s have been sold in NZ?

There have been 122 Kia EV5s registered in NZ to date.

How many sold per month and year

Kia EV5 registrations per month and year, (NZ new and used imports combined).

How many of each submodel is there?

How many units of each major model variation (NZ new only) have been registered to date.

Note: this is raw data from the vehicle register, and may contain errors.

SubmodelUnits
EARTH LR AWD 88KWH40
LIGHT LR 2WD 88KWH28
LIGHT+ LR 2WD 88KWH26
EARTH LR 2WD 88KWH15
GT-LINE LR AWD 88KWH13
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