Kia EV5 GT-Line AWD Charging Guide: Time, Speed, Power
Price: $71,770
Available since 2024
Key EV Specs
84kWh
Battery Size (capacity)
470 km
Range (WLTP)
172 Wh/km
Efficiency
6.3 s
Acceleration (0-100 km/hr)
11 kW AC / 140 kW DC
Charge Power (max)
Kia EV5 GT-Line AWD Charging Overview and Charging Specs
The Kia EV5 GT-Line AWD is equipped with a 84 kWh battery and supports both AC and DC charging. With the right setup, you can charge conveniently at home or use public charging stations for faster top-ups. This guide covers charging times, costs, plug types, and tips to maximise efficiency. The EV5 GT-Line AWD uses a Type 2 plug for AC charging and a CCS connector for DC fast charging, both standard in Australia.
| Battery size (capacity) | 84 kWh |
| Battery Size (useable) | 81 kWh |
| Battery Chemistry | LFP |
| Charge Port Type | Type 2 |
| Charge Port Location | Right Side - Front |
| Charge Power (max) | 11 kW |
| Charge Speed | 57 km/h |
| Charge Time (0-100%) | 8 hrs 30 mins |
Kia EV5 GT-Line AWD Charging Times and Speeds
The Kia EV5 GT-Line AWD has a charging limit of 11 kW AC. This means that a three-phase 22kW AC charger will only supply power at 11 kW AC. If you are using a 7.2 kW AC charger, power will be limited to 7.2 kW AC. The table below provides charging times across different charger types.
Use our EV charging calculator if you want to customise your charge level and speed.
Charging Station Comparison
| Charger Type | Power Output (Average) | 0–100% Time | 10–80% Time | Speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home AC (7kW) | 7 kW | 12.6 hr | - | 41 km/h |
| Public AC (22kW) | 11 kW | 8.0 hr | - | 64 km/h |
| DC Fast (50kW) | 50 kW | - | 74 min | 291 km/h |
| DC Fast (150kW) | 150 kW | - | 25 min | 872 km/h |
| Ultra-Fast DC (350kW) | 350 kW | - | 11 min | 2035 km/h |
Kia EV5 GT-Line AWD Charging Costs & Energy Use
The cost of charging a Kia EV5 GT-Line AWD will depend on where it is being charged. The costs of charging from home versus charging as a fast public charging station vary significantly.
The cost of fully charging a Kia EV5 GT-Line AWD on a typical home flat energy tariff of $0.35/kWh is $29.40.
The cost of fully charging the Kia EV5 GT-Line AWD at a fast public station, where rates as high as $0.7/kWh will be $58.80.
Use our EV charging calculator to get a personalised estimate of the charging costs for a Kia EV5 GT-Line AWD
CCS CompatibleWhile most Tesla Superchargers in Australia now support non-Tesla EVs such as the Kia EV5 GT-Line AWD via the CCS2 standard, always check the Tesla app for station compatibility.
Kia EV5 GT-Line AWD Fast Charging & Tesla Supercharger Compatibility
The Kia EV5 GT-Line AWD can charge from 10–80% in approximately 38 minutes on a high-power DC charger.
While most Tesla Superchargers in Australia now support non-Tesla EVs such as the Kia EV5 GT-Line AWD via the CCS2 standard, always check the Tesla app for station compatibility.
Charging Specifications:
Usable Battery Capacity:
84 kWh
Fast Charge Power (max):
140 kW
Fast Charge Power (avg):
Not available
Max Fast Charging Speed:
494 km/h
Charge Port:
Type 2
Port Location:
Right Side (Front)
Kia EV5 GT-Line AWD Recommended Charge Level
The Kia EV5 GT-Line AWD uses an LFP battery. The typical recommended charge limit is 100% for daily use.
The key advantage of LFP is the freedom to fully charge the pack to 100% every time with substantially less degradation concerns compared to other chemistries.
Check your owners manual for specific recommendations for the Kia EV5 GT-Line AWD.
Kia EV5 GT-Line AWD Bidirectional Charging (V2G/V2H/V2L)
The Kia EV5 GT-Line AWD currently supports bidirectional charging features such as Vehicle-to-Load (V2L).
| Feature | Supported | Max Power Output |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) | No | - |
| Vehicle-to-Home (V2H) | No | - |
| Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) | Yes | 3.6 kW |