Kia EV5 review
The EV5 sits in the middle of Kia’s electric SUV line-up, and it has a 329-mile official range
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Expected annual mileage 5000 Term months 48 Deposit months 12 Monthly payment £391.09 Initial payment £4,693.08
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Power
214 bhp
0-62 mph
8.4 s
Range
329 miles
Figures for 81.4kWh Air Auto 5dr
Electric
Electric SUV
Family SUV
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Introduction
Performance & drive
Interior
Passenger & boot space
Buying & owning
John Howell & Dan Jones
Updated: 19 August 2026
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Kia’s range of electric cars have been going from strength-to-strength over the last few years, but there was a glaring hole in the line-up: the lack of a proper electric family SUV. That has now been addressed with this new Kia EV5.
As you might expect, given Kia’s very sensible naming structure, it fits between the Kia EV4 and Kia EV6. It essentially acts as an electric alternative to the very popular Kia Sportage.
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Expected annual mileage 5000 Term months 48 Deposit months 12 Monthly payment £391.09 Initial payment £4,693.08
Step-by-step
Leasing works a bit like a long-term rental. You drive it, but you don’t own it.
- Choose your car, pick your terms and apply for lease credit online
- Pay monthly rental payments for your chosen term length
- Drive it, enjoy it, then give it back at the end
What you get
When you lease with Autotrader you get all of this:
- Full manufacturer’s warranty
- Road tax and roadside assistance included
- No admin fees
- Free returns within 30 days*
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£4,693 initial payment, 48 month contract, 5000 miles p/a. Subject to status and conditions.
- Lower total monthly cost than PCP/HP
- No balloon payments
- Road tax included
Kia EV5 video review
Big shoes to fill, but with more interior space, design straight from its other electric siblings and a decent range, it looks like a winner on paper. However, considering it goes head-to-head with the likes of the Renault Scenic, Skoda Enyaq and Tesla Model Y, as well as more recent entrants like the Smart #5 and MG S6, it’s going to need to do something pretty special to come out on top in its class.
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Verdict
The Kia EV5 offers a lofty SUV driving position, a decent battery range, and a good amount of interior space and practicality for a family to make use of. However, there are still roomier rivals in the class; some offer even better range and efficiency; others that come with a more premium-feeling interior and that cost less, too. But the real issue with the EV5 is how it drives. Its handling is uninspiring, and the ride isn't just uncomfortable, it's truly wearing at times. If you're set on buying one, stick to the entry-level Air trim with the smallest wheels to keep it as smooth and cheap as possible. Alternatively, choose one of its superior rivals, like the Citroën ë-C5 Aircross, MG S5, or Tesla Model Y.
What's new?
- August 2026: we group test the Kia EV5 in the UK against its key rivals
- March 2026: we drive the Kia EV5 for the first time
- July 2025: EV5 debuts with 81.4kWh battery, 214bhp electric motor. Range of up to 329 miles
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Pros
- Decent battery range
- Lots of interior space and good practicality
- Long warranty
Cons
- Some rivals have a better range and charge quicker
- Some rivals are cheaper but have smarter interiors
- A lot of rivals have a more comfortable ride
What's new?
- August 2026: we group test the Kia EV5 in the UK against its key rivals
- March 2026: we drive the Kia EV5 for the first time
- July 2025: EV5 debuts with 81.4kWh battery, 214bhp electric motor. Range of up to 329 miles
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Trims available
Air
The entry-level trim comes with plenty of standard equipment, including 18in alloys, heated front seats, keyless entry, heated steering wheel, privacy glass, power-folding door mirrors, auto-dimming rear view mirror, two-zone climate control, 12.3in infotainment screen, sat nav, wireless Apple CarPlay/ Android Auto, LED headlights, front and rear parking sensors, rear-view camera, and adaptive cruise control. Air is our pick of the range.
GT-Line S
Top-spec GT-Line S costs far too much for our liking, but adds a panoramic glass roof, fingerprint recognition, 360-degree parking camera, and further parking aids including the ability to drive out of a parking space remotely using the key. It’s also the only EV5 you can option with a heat pump for better efficiency in extreme weather.
GT-Line
Stepping up to mid-spec GT-Line adds a few thousand pounds onto the price tag, but in turn you get 19in wheels, adaptive LED headlights, heated outer rear seats, electric tailgate, wireless phone charging, vehicle-to-load (V2L) capabilities, and an electric driver’s seat with adjustable lumbar support.
Storm
Storm trim adds extras such as ventilated front seats and an eight-speaker Harman Kardon premium sound system.
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Performance & drive
What it's like to drive, and how quiet it is
Strengths
- Decent range
- Progressive accelerator and brake pedal response
- Relatively quiet at a 70mph cruise
Weaknesses
- Annoying, fidgety ride
- Rivals charge faster
- Mediocre grip levels and vague steering
How fast is it and which motor is best?
Choosing which Kia EV5 to go for is pretty easy – there are only two versions.
The cheaper version is called the FWD, standing for front-wheel drive. It has a single 214bhp electric motor powering the front wheels, and we timed it getting from 0-60mph in 7.8sec – give or take, the same as the Renault Scenic, while the Leapmotor C10 uses a 215bhp electric motor to go from 0-62mph in 7.5 seconds.
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In real terms, it's not quick, but punchy enough to accelerate to motorway speeds or make an overtake without any trouble. The entry-level Tesla Model Y is much quicker, however.
The other version is the AWD, which stands for all-wheel drive, so it has a second motor driving the rear wheels. Total power shoots up to 261bhp and Kia claims it can do 0-62mph in 7.3sec. We're yet to try this version though.
Is it agile and is the ride comfortable?
The EV5 is not an agile car and has little in the way of sporting ability. The handling is safe, secure and predictable, with enough grip for cornering at sensible pace, but that’s your lot.
Its lifeless and inconsistently weighted steering makes the EV5 no fun to hustle through corners and, if you try to do that, it leans over more than the sportier-handling Kia EV6, MG S6 and Tesla Model Y.
All three of those rivals are rear-wheel drive, so they have more traction out of tight bends and junctions than the front-wheel drive EV5, which tends to spin up its driven wheels. At least the all-wheel drive EV5 should be better on that front when it goes on sale.
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As for comfort, the EV5 is far from the class leader. Over anything rougher than mild pimples the ride can become wearing, with unpleasant thwacks when you happen across sharp ridges. The ride is also uncontrolled and whips your head around quite venomously on really uneven roads.
The EV6 and Model Y feel more settled, but for a truly smooth, comfortable ride, take a look at the Citroën ë-C5 Aircross or Smart #5.
Is it quiet and how easy is it to drive smoothly?
The EV5 is indeed pretty quiet, with only some noticeable – but not galling – road and wind noise at higher speeds. You’ll barely notice the electric motor whirring away, either, and, while it's not quick a car, the accelerator response is progressive
Paddles behind the steering wheel let you cycle between various levels of brake regeneration, and it also comes with adaptive regenerative braking setting – a first for a Kia EV. When activated, if you lift off the accelerator the regen varies, to slow you more or less, depending on the traffic in front and approaching bends.
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Better still, when you actually need to use the brake pedal, it’s far more feelsome than in the Enyaq's and Scenic's, which makes slowing to a smooth stop really easy.
What’s the range and efficiency like, and how quickly can it charge?
Every EV5 comes with the same 78kWh (usable) battery as the Kia EV3 and EV4, giving the FWD an official range of up to 329 miles, or 305 miles for the AWD. That’s decent, but not as far as the Skoda Enyaq (359 miles) or Renault Scenic (381 miles).
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Indeed, tested alongside a Scenic (in exactly the same conditions), an EV5 FWD Air managed 250 miles on a single charge, with an average efficiency of 3.2kWh; the Scenic did 313 miles and averaged 3.6kWh.
The EV5 has a maximum charging rate of 150kW, meaning it’ll take around 30 minutes to charge from 10-80% from a fast-enough DC charger. That’s slightly slower than the Enyaq and way behind the Kia EV6 (18 minutes).
If you're using a 7kW home charger the EV5 takes around 12.5 hours to charge from 0-100%.
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I found the EV5’s adaptive brake regeneration setting really natural, applying the brakes smoothly whenever I approached a junction; it's just a shame its ride isn't anywhere near as calm.
Dan Jones, Senior Reviewer
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Interior
The interior layout, fit and finish
Strengths
- Some physical buttons for the essentials
- Good all-round visibility
- Comfortable and supportive driver's seat
Weaknesses
- Air trim misses out on adjustable lumbar support
- Material quality isn't as plush as some rivals
- Infotainment system can be laggy
What does the interior look like and is it well made?
There's a clear design theme running through all of Kia's current interiors. That's why, on the inside, the Kia EV5 looks much like the cheaper EV2's, the much pricier EV9, and everything in between.
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The key difference is the EV5 isn't a luxury car, and has far fewer plush materials than the EV9. So while the rotary steering wheel buttons are impressively damped and it has a smattering of soft surfaces – the upper dashboard, armrests, and around the door handles – everywhere else is predominantly unforgiving, and not particularly visually appealing, plastics. It is mostly sturdy, apart from the centre console that flexes when you rest your leg against it.
Higher-spec GT-Line trim has some material upgrades, but, for the price, the EV5's interior does leave you slightly disappointed. The MG S6 feels a lot plusher inside, and, if a high-end interior is important to you, nothing comes close to the Smart #5 in this price range.
Is the driving position comfortable and is it easy to see out?
If you like SUVs for their lofty driving position, the EV5 will tick a big box here; it positions you noticeably higher from the road than some rivals, like the Renault Scenic.
Entry-level Air trim doesn't come with lumbar adjustment and you adjust the driver's seat manually. That limits your ability to fine-tune things, but we still found the basic shape and cushioning of the driver’s seat excellent. Just make sure that's true for you by trying it out for yourself, and check out the steering wheel positioning while you're at it. A reach and rake adjustable steering wheel is standard but it doesn't extend far enough out to cater for every shape and size of driver.
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If you want a more tuneable, electrically adjustable seat, you need to upgrade to GT-Line trim, which also adds lumbar adjustment and seat position memory settings.
Thanks to the raised driving position, you have a great view out over the bonnet, and the thin-ish front pillars make it easy to see out at junctions. Likewise, the view over your shoulder is better than it is in a lot of rivals, thanks to a relatively large rear glass area and cutouts in the rear pillars that minimise blindspots.
To make parking easier, every EV5 comes with front and rear parking sensors and a rear-view camera. Top-spec GT-Line S gets even more kit, including side parking sensors and a 360-parking camera. Plus, if you've been hemmed in by other cars in a multi-storey car park, you can drive the top-spec EV5 out of the space remotely, using the key.
Is the dashboard and infotainment system easy to use?
The EV5 has physical controls for the essentials – interior temperature, stereo volume and mirror adjustments – but the row of touch-sensitive menu buttons above the centre air vents are annoying. It's very easy to hit them accidentally while trying to steady your hand to use the infotainment touchscreen above and, inadvertently, change the menu. We prefer the Renault Scenic's approach: lots of clear, simple-to-use, proper physical buttons that are dead easy to operate while driving.
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All EV5's come with a 12.3in digital driver display. It features crisp graphics, but some of our testers found the steering wheel blocked the top of the display when the wheel was adjusted to suit their driving position. And everyone found the steering wheel obscured the smaller, 5.3in touchscreen to the left of the driver's display; the smaller screen has some additional climate functions.
The central 12.3in infotainment touchscreen is positioned high up in the centre of the dashboard so it's easy to see. Some of the icons on the far left of the screen are quite a stretch to reach from the driver's seat, though. The software can also be a bit laggy and the menus are a little convoluted – it's not always obvious where to find some of the features. Still, it's far from the worst system in the class for usability, just not a patch on the Renault Scenic's excellent system.
You get a decent number of standard features, including wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay smartphone mirroring, two USB sockets (front and rear), in-built sat nav and voice control . Stepping up to GT-Line adds wireless phone charging, and Storm trim upgrades the standard six-speaker stereo to a much punchier, eight-speaker Harman Kardon unit.
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It’s annoying that Kia is continuing to fit its cars with a small climate-control touchscreen next to the driver's display. You can’t see from the driver's seat because the steering wheel is in the way.
Dan Jones, Senior Reviewer
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Passenger & boot space
How it copes with people and clutter
Strengths
- Plenty of front and rear passenger space
- Lots of useful interior storage space
- Good-size rear boot and small front boot
Weaknesses
- Smart #5 and Tesla Model Y fit more luggage
- No sliding rear seats
- Rear seats only split 60/40
How much space does it have for people?
There's plenty of front leg room for six-footers, which isn't the case with some of the EV5's Chinese competitors, like the Changan Deepal SO5, although the Leapmotor C10 manages to provide excellent head and legroom for both front and rear passengers. Then there's the EV5's front head room, which is exceptionally generous, and it feels broader in the front than the Renault Scenic. You'll find there's lots of usable cubbies and trays for your belongings as well.
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The EV5's similarly impressive in the back – for space and overall seating comfort. Firstly, the wide-opening rear doors make it easy for adults to get in and to load kids into child seats. And two tall adults will fit easily behind equally tall front-seat occupants thanks to the ample leg room. There's also lots of foot space beneath the front seats and rear head room is generous, too.
Now, this class features even bigger and more expensive cars with even more rear space, but the EV5 has enough. And, importantly, it has better rear accommodation than some similar-sized and priced rivals, like the Renault Scenic.
That continues with three adults sitting side by side. They shouldn't feel too squeezed, thanks to the car's width, and the completely flat floor ensures the middle seat passenger has somewhere for their feet. And all those in the back will appreciate the EV5's comfortable seats that offer a high-set, natural seating position, and reclining rear backrests are standard – the rear bench don't slide fore and aft, though.
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The rear of the EV5 is thoughtfully designed in other ways, with USB-C sockets mounted on the back of the front seats, and a handy drawer (at the rear of the centre console) adding to its useful array of storage options.
How much room does it have for luggage?
The first things that strikes you when you pop open the EV5’s tailgate is the wide aperture and the boot's usefully square shape. What you can't see is the 566 litres of space on offer, which is enough for eight carry-on suitcases to fit below the tonneau cover with the rear seats in place. That's a very useful boot for a family-sized SUV; better than the Renault Scenic's, which managed seven cases.
The rear boot comes with an adjustable boot floor as standard, giving you the choice of segmenting the main boot or increasing its depth. When the floor is raised, there's no lip at the boot's entrance, and it leaves a flat extended load bay when you drop the 60/40 rear seat-backs.
The EV5's still not the best-in-class for luggage space, mind, because you'll cram more into a Smart #5 and Tesla Model Y. Part of the reason those two have better overall practicality is they'll swallow a carry-on suitcase in their sizeable front boots. The EV5 has a front boot, but, at just 44 litres, it's for less bulky items, such as charging cables or wellies.
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While I found that there’s enough practicality to cater for the average family, a few rivals do offer even more luggage space.
Oliver Young, Senior Reviewer
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Buying & owning
Everyday costs, plus how reliable and safe it is
Strengths
- Plenty of standard equipment
- Kia's long warranty and good reliability record
- Five-star Euro NCAP safety rating
Weaknesses
- Top-spec trim is expensive
- Heat pump optional and only available on top trim
- Not the cheapest to buy outright or on a PCP
How much does it cost and what equipment do you get?
There are cheaper alternatives to the Kia EV5 if you're a cash buyer (in part because it doesn't qualify for the Government's electric car grant), including the Renault Scenic and MG S6. The Kia EV5's starting price is more akin to the Skoda Enyaq's, but it's not far behind the Tesla Model Y RWD, either. There are healthy discounts available if you haggle, though, which make the EV5 look a lot more tempting.
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It's hard to give lasting advice when it comes to PCP finance because all manufacturers – not just Kia – consistently add and subtract incentives, like 0% APR and deposit contributions. That varies the competitive landscape enormously. The last time we looked, an entry-level EV5 Air was more expensive per month than a mid-spec Scenic, but always check the current offers when you're ready to buy.
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Servicing costs are relatively inexpensive, but more efficient alternatives (the Model Y, for instance) will cost a little less in electricity, and cars with a lower P11D value, like the Renault Scenic and MG S6, will cost slightly less in benefit-in-kind (BIK) tax, too, whereas the fully electric Leapmotor C10 sits at a 4% BiK rate for the 2026/2027 tax year.
Despite being the entry-level trim, it still gets plenty of standard equipment, including 18in alloys, heated front seats, keyless entry, heated steering wheel, privacy glass, power-folding door mirrors, auto-dimming rear view mirror, two-zone climate control, and adaptive cruise control. That's plenty, and makes the Air our pick of the range.
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Stepping up to mid-spec GT-Line adds a few thousand pounds onto the price tag, but in turn you get 19in wheels, adaptive LED headlights, heated outer rear seats, an electric tailgate, vehicle-to-load (V2L) capabilities and the electric driver’s seat with adjustable lumbar support.
Storm trim adds extras such as ventilated front seats, plus the Harman Kardon sound system we talked about earlier; top-spec GT-Line S costs far too much for our liking, but adds a panoramic glass roof, fingerprint recognition, and the additional parking aids we’ve already mentioned already.
One thing that isn't standard is a heat pump, which helps prolong the battery's range in inclement weather. You can add one, but only as an option on GT-Line S. Many rivals, including the cheaper Renault Scenic, come with it as standard.
Is it reliable, and how long is the warranty?
We don’t have reliability data for the EV5 as a model; it was too new to feature in most recent What Car? Reliability Survey. The Kia brand was in there, though, and, placed 8th out of 30 manufacturers: one below Tesla, but above Skoda (16th) and Renault (20th).
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As with the rest of Kia’s models, the EV5 comes with a seven-year/ 100,000-mile standard warranty. For comparison, the Renault Scenic comes with a three-year/100,000-mile package, the Enyaq has a much less impressive three-year/ 60,000-mile offering, and the Leapmotor C10 comes with a four-year, 60,000-mile vehicle warranty, while its battery is covered for eight years or 100,000 miles.
How safe is it, and is it easy to steal?
The safety experts at EuroNCAP awarded the EV5 its full five-star overall rating, but its adult occupancy crash protection wasn't quite as good as the Renault Scenic's. The list of standard safety kit you get with every EV5 is good, and includes automatic emergency braking (AEB), blind spot monitoring, driver attention monitoring and safe exit assist, which prevents you from opening the door into traffic. Top-spec GT-Line S trim add a few more systems, including one that helps prevent bumps at parking speeds.
Every EV5 comes with a Thatcham category 2 alarm and immobiliser to protect it against thieves.
Buy it if...
- You need an electric SUV with a roomy interior and boot
- You favour a high-up driving position
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- You like a car with good visibility
Don’t buy it if…
- You want an EV with the longest range possible
- You’re after class-leading ride and/or handling
- Being able to charge really quickly is important to you
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It’s impressive how much standard equipment you get even with the entry-level EV5 Air trim, but it’s a bit of a shame that a heat pump is an optional extra and only available with GT-Line S trim.
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Kia EV5 specifications
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RRP £39,345
RRP price range
£39,345 - £50,145
Battery range (miles)
305 - 329
Available fuel types (which is best for you? )
Electric
Available colours
Number of engines (see all)
1
Number of trims (see all)
4
Warranty
7 years / 100,000 miles
Company car tax at 20% (min/max)
£314 - £401
Company car tax at 40% (min/max)
£628 - £801
FAQs
Is the Kia EV5 practical enough for my family's needs?
Yes, as long as you have a 'typical' tally of kids rather than a family the size of Elon Musk's. The EV5 has room for four or five six-foot-plus adults, and the boot is a very usable design and more practical than a Renault Scenic's. There are even bigger, more practical alternatives if you need more space, though.
How much is the Kia EV5?
Stick with the entry-level EV5 Air trim and it’ll cost you less than the cheapest Tesla Model Y, about the same as the entry-level Skoda Enyaq, but more than the Renault Scenic or MG S6.
What is the range of the Kia EV5?
Every Kia EV5 comes with the same 78kWh (usable capacity) battery. The cheapest FWD (front-wheel drive) Air trim officially travels up to 329 miles, while the AWD (all-wheel drive) model cuts that to 305 miles.
Is the Kia EV5 a comfortable family SUV?
No, it's biggest failing is ride comfort – it's not only uncomfortable, it's wearingly uncomfortable at times. The Smart #5 is a much smoother ride.
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Leasing works a bit like a long-term rental. You drive it, but you don’t own it.
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John Howell has been a motoring journalist for more than 10 years but has been working in the motor industry for over three decades.
He started out as an apprentice technician with Jaguar before moving on to car sales, selling Bentleys, Rolls-Royces, Ferraris and Maseratis. After a spell working for himself he became a writer, and was What Car?'s deputy reviews editor for a number of years. He has presented a YouTube channel, and written for Autocar and other publications.
Name: Dan Jones
Title: Senior Reviewer
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Dan joined What Car? in 2021 and is now the road test team's Senior Reviewer. In that role, he produces new car reviews for Whatcar.com and What Car? magazine, alongside occasional contributions for Autocar and Move Electric.
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