- On sale
- FBT exempt
- Under LCT threshold
- 4 variants
- Medium SUV
Kia EV5
Price, range and specs in Australia
From$56,770to $71,770 RRP before on-road costs
The Kia EV5 is an electric medium SUV on sale in Australia since 2024. Four variants are available: Air Standard Range, Air Long Range, Earth AWD and GT-Line AWD. Prices run from $56,770 to $71,770 before on-road costs. WLTP range runs from 400 km on the Air Standard Range to 555 km on the Air Long Range, from batteries of 66.6 to 84 kWh.
Kia EV5 variants and prices
RRP before on-road costs. Choose a variant for its full specs.
| Variant | Price (RRP) | Range (WLTP) | Battery | 0–100 km/h | Drive | Seats | Best for | Full specs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Standard Range2024 to current | $56,770 | 400 km | 66.6 kWh LFP | 8.5 s | FWD | 5 | Best value | Specs → |
| Air Long Range2024 to current | $61,170 | 555 km | 84 kWh LFP | 8.9 s | FWD | 5 | Longest range | Specs → |
| Earth AWD2024 to current | $64,770 | 500 km | 84 kWh LFP | 6.1 s | AWD | 5 | Quickest | Specs → |
| GT-Line AWD2024 to current | $71,770 | 470 km | 84 kWh LFP | 6.3 s | AWD | 5 | Specs → |
Compare the EV5 variants
Headline figures side by side. The best figure in each row is highlighted.
| Spec | Air Standard Range | Air Long Range | Earth AWD | GT-Line AWD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price (RRP) | $56,770 | $61,170 | $64,770 | $71,770 |
| Range (WLTP) | 400 km | 555 km | 500 km | 470 km |
| Real-world range, combined* | 376 km | 521 km | 470 km | 441 km |
| Real-world range, highway* | 312 km | 433 km | 390 km | 367 km |
| Battery (total, usable) | 66.6 kWh (64.2) LFP | 84 kWh (81) LFP | 84 kWh (81) LFP | 84 kWh (81) LFP |
| DC fast charge · 10–80% | 140 kW · 36 min | 140 kW · 38 min | 140 kW · 38 min | 140 kW · 38 min |
| AC charging (max) | 6.6 kW | 11 kW | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Power | 160 kW | 160 kW | 230 kW | 230 kW |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 310 Nm | 480 Nm | 480 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.5 s | 8.9 s | 6.1 s | 6.3 s |
| Top speed | 185 km/h | 185 km/h | 185 km/h | 185 km/h |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Boot (seats up) | 513 L | 513 L | 513 L | 513 L |
| Towing (braked) | 300 kg | 1,250 kg | 1,250 kg | 1,250 kg |
| Kerb weight | 1,910 kg | 2,054 kg | 2,198 kg | 2,229 kg |
*Zecar estimate from WLTP and body shape, at a 70 km/h (combined) or 110 km/h (highway) average.
Air Long Range vs Air Standard Range
Costs $4,400 more and adds 155 km of WLTP range. 0.4 s slower to 100 km/h.
Earth AWD vs Air Long Range
Costs $3,600 more and adds 70 kW and all-wheel drive, but has 55 km less range. 2.8 s quicker to 100 km/h.
GT-Line AWD vs Earth AWD
Costs $7,000 more, but has 30 km less range. 0.2 s slower to 100 km/h.
Kia EV5 range and running costs
WLTP is the official test. Real-world is Zecar's combined estimate at a 70 km/h average.
| Variant | Per 100 km | Full charge |
|---|---|---|
| Air Standard Range | $5.64 | $21 |
| Air Long Range | $5.12 | $27 |
| Earth AWD | $5.68 | $27 |
| GT-Line AWD | $6.04 | $27 |
Charging at home at 33c/kWh, on the real-world combined estimate.
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| Variant | Home AC (max) | Home 0–100% | DC fast (max) | DC 10–80% | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Standard Range | 6.6 kW | 11 hrs 12 mins | 140 kW | 36 min | Charging guide → |
| Air Long Range | 11 kW | 8 hrs 30 mins | 140 kW | 38 min | Charging guide → |
| Earth AWD | 11 kW | 8 hrs 30 mins | 140 kW | 38 min | Charging guide → |
| GT-Line AWD | 11 kW | 8 hrs 30 mins | 140 kW | 38 min | Charging guide → |
EV5 size, boot space and towing
Every variant shares the same body.
| Spec | Air Standard Range | Air Long Range | Earth AWD | GT-Line AWD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Length × width × height | 4,615 × 1,875 × 1,715 mm | 4,615 × 1,875 × 1,715 mm | 4,615 × 1,875 × 1,715 mm | 4,615 × 1,875 × 1,715 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,750 mm | 2,750 mm | 2,750 mm | 2,750 mm |
| Ground clearance | 175 mm | 161 mm | 166 mm | 166 mm |
| Turning circle | 11.7 m | 11.7 m | 11.7 m | 11.7 m |
| Boot (seats up / folded) | 513 L / 1,714 L | 513 L / 1,714 L | 513 L / 1,714 L | 513 L / 1,714 L |
| Frunk | 67 L | 67 L | 67 L | 67 L |
| Towing (braked / unbraked) | 300 / 300 kg | 1,250 / 750 kg | 1,250 / 750 kg | 1,250 / 750 kg |
| Kerb weight | 1,910 kg | 2,054 kg | 2,198 kg | 2,229 kg |
| Warranty (car / battery) | 7 yrs, unlimited km / 7 yrs, 150,000 km | 7 yrs, unlimited km / 7 yrs, 150,000 km | 7 yrs / 7 yrs, 150,000 km | 7 yrs, unlimited km / 7 yrs, 150,000 km |
Lease the EV5 from your pre-tax salary
All four EV5 variants are under the $91,387 LCT threshold, so they are FBT exempt. See your weekly cost for any variant before you talk to a provider.
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Kia EV5 FAQs
The Kia EV5 is priced from $56,770 for the Air Standard Range to $71,770 for the GT-Line AWD before on-road costs.
400 to 555 km on the WLTP test, or an estimated 376 to 521 km in mixed real-world driving.
Four variants are on sale: Air Standard Range ($56,770), Air Long Range ($61,170), Earth AWD ($64,770) and GT-Line AWD ($71,770).
The GT-Line AWD costs $15,000 more and adds 70 km of WLTP range, 70 kW and all-wheel drive. 2.2 s quicker to 100 km/h.
About 8.5 to 11.2 hours from empty to full on a home wallbox, or 36 to 38 minutes from 10 to 80% on a DC fast charger, depending on the variant.
Yes. All four variants are priced under the $91,387 LCT threshold for fuel-efficient cars, so every one qualifies for the FBT exemption on a novated lease.
The boot holds 513 litres with the rear seats up and it can tow up to 1,250 kg braked.
5 seats.
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