# Kia EV5

A family-sized electric SUV from Kia, sold in Europe with an 81.4 kWh battery and front-wheel drive.

- Powertrain: Electric
- Body: SUV
- Seats: 5
- URL: https://charjin.com/cars/kia/ev5
- Last checked: 2026-10-18

## Is the Kia EV5 worth considering?

The range claim holds at moderate speeds, with NAF covering 509 km in summer against 520 km WLTP, and NAF's charging test matched Kia's 30-minute claim. At motorway speeds it is thirsty: ADAC's mixed cycle used 23.9 kWh/100 km and gave 371 km against 505 km WLTP.

## Official figures

| Figure | Value | Conditions | Confidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Official range | 505–530 km | WLTP, front-wheel drive with 81.4 kWh battery, Kia Ireland: up to 530 km on 18-inch wheels, 520 km for Earth on 19-inch, 505 km for GT-Line on 19-inch. | Market or version specific | https://www.kia.com/ie/new-cars/ev5/ |
| Battery | 81.4 kWh | Kia Ireland, Germany and UK list the 81.4 kWh battery for the European EV5. Usable capacity is not stated; NAF lists 78 kWh net for its test car. | Market or version specific | https://www.kia.com/ie/new-cars/ev5/ |
| Rapid charging | Up to 150 kW | 10–80% in about 30 minutes claimed, on a charger delivering at least 150 kW. Kia Ireland. | Market or version specific | https://www.kia.com/ie/new-cars/ev5/ |
| Efficiency | 16.9–18.1 kWh/100 km | WLTP combined, Kia Germany; EV5 GT 18.6 kWh/100 km. | Market or version specific | https://www.kia.com/de/modelle/ev5/ |

## Independent tests

Summary: 2 of 3 comparable claims hold up; 4 tests from 3 testers; safety 5 stars, Euro NCAP 2025.

| Tester | Kind | Measured | Official | Share of claim | Verdict | Version and conditions | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NAF (2026-06) | Range | 509 km | 520 km WLTP | 98% | Holds up | Kia EV5 First Edition, 81.4 kWh (78 kWh net), front-wheel drive; NAF summer route from Oslo into the mountains, Norway; forecasts along the route of 10 to 24 °C | https://www.naf.no/bilguiden/bilmodell/kia-ev5?tab=test |
| NAF (2026-06) | Rapid charging | 30 min 10–80% | 30 min 10–80% manufacturer claim | 100% | Holds up | Kia EV5 First Edition, 81.4 kWh; Summer, car driven warm before charging, 10–80% | https://www.naf.no/bilguiden/bilmodell/kia-ev5?tab=test |
| ADAC (2026-07) | Efficiency | 23.9 kWh/100 km | 17.8 kWh/100 km WLTP | 74% | Falls short | Kia EV5 (81.4 kWh) GT-Line, 160 kW, front-wheel drive; ADAC test cycle as redefined in 2026, mixed driving including motorway | https://www.adac.de/rund-ums-fahrzeug/autokatalog/marken-modelle/kia/kia-ev5/ |
| Euro NCAP (2025) | Safety rating | 5 stars |  |  |  | Kia EV5 160 kW 4x2, LHD; Euro NCAP 2025 protocols; adult occupant 83%, child occupant 85%, vulnerable road users 74%, safety assist 80% | https://www.euroncap.com/assessments/kia/ev5/1158/ |

Verdicts: Beats the claim (103% or more), Holds up (95–103%), Close (85–95%), Falls short (below 85%). Winter results are reported, not judged. Method: https://charjin.com/methodology#evidence-check

Cite as: Charjin car file, "Kia EV5", checked 18 October 2026, https://charjin.com/cars/kia/ev5