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Jaecoo E5 vs Kia EV2
Selected trimPureChange trim248 mi · 61 kWh · £27,505
Selected trimAirChange trim281 mi · 61 kWh · £27,995
At a glance
In this comparison, Jaecoo E5 leads on family practicality, while the Kia EV2 leads on motorway range, charging speed and running costs.
Which should you choose?
Choose the Jaecoo E5 if...
- you need the most family-friendly option with good safety and space
Choose the Kia EV2 if...
- you do long motorway journeys - it has the best estimated real-world range at speed
- you need the fastest charging of these options
- you want the lowest running costs - from just 1.8p per mile on off-peak electricity
- you drive in the city - it's compact with an excellent turning circle
How we reached the recommendation
Verdict
Our take
The Kia EV2 leads in the most categories, but each car here has its strengths.
Value
Jaecoo
5.2
Kia
5.1
Too close to call
Motorway RangeKia
Jaecoo
4.5
Kia
5.5
FamilyJaecoo
Jaecoo
3.4
Kia
2.1
ChargingKia
Jaecoo
3.4
Kia
4.8
Cost Per MileKia
Jaecoo
5.2
Kia
8.3
City DrivingKia
Jaecoo
6.6
Kia
8.8
What each car does better
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Key specifications
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Size Comparison
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Jaecoo E5
Kia EV2
Length
Jaecoo E54,380mm
Kia EV24,060mm-320mm
Width
Jaecoo E51,862mm
Kia EV21,800mm-62mm
Height
Jaecoo E51,680mm
Kia EV21,575mm-105mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
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People & luggage
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How each stacks up
Percentile ranks against UK EVs of the same body style.
Jaecoo E5
Not enough peers to make confident percentile claims.
Kia EV2
- At 4,060 mm, shorter than 100% of SUVs in our UK catalogue.
- Eligible for the full £3,750 UK Electric Car Grant, one of 7 SUVs we track that qualifies for the top band.
- One of 33 of 232 UK EVs in our catalogue with V2L (vehicle-to-load) support.
Full specifications
| Specification |  Jaecoo E5 Pure |  Kia EV2 Air |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4.38m | 4.06m-320mm |
| Width | 1.86m | 1.80m-62mm |
| Height | 1.68m | 1.57m-105mm |
| Wheelbase | 2.63m | 2.56m-65mm |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 480L (better) | 362L |
| Boot (seats down) | 1180L | Not available |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | Not available | 10.02m |
| Kerb Weight | 1,840kg | Not available |
| Towing Capacity | 750kg | Not available |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 61kWh | 61kWh |
| Range (WLTP) | 248 mi | 281 mi (better) |
| Max DC Charge | 80kW | 150kW (better) |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £27,505 (better) | £27,995 |
| Price after EV grant | £27,505 (not eligible) | £24,245 (-£3,750) |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Available | 2025+ | 2026+ |
* Jaecoo E5: Not yet Euro NCAP tested as of 2026-05. Limited-production / halo / pre-launch / new-brand models are typically rated some time after general sale.
* Kia EV2: Not yet Euro NCAP tested as of 2026-05. Limited-production / halo / pre-launch / new-brand models are typically rated some time after general sale.
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
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| Measure | Jaecoo E5Pure | Kia EV2Air |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 248 miles | 281 miles (better) |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 207 miles | 234 miles (better) |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | 27 min | Not available |
| Max rapid charge rate | 80 kW | 150 kW (better) |
| Home AC charging | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Usable battery capacity | 58.9 kWh | 61 kWh (better) |
| Battery chemistry | LFP | NMC |
| Battery architecture | Not available | 400V |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
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What the critics say
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Jaecoo E5
Pure
Kia EV2
Air
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Jaecoo E5
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Prices & deals
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Compare with petrol or diesel
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Cost per mile
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Safety & ownership confidence
Euro NCAP - Jaecoo E5 Pure
Jaecoo E5 Pure
Not yet Euro NCAP tested as of 2026-05. Limited-production / halo / pre-launch / new-brand models are typically rated some time after general sale.
Euro NCAP - Kia EV2 Air
Kia EV2 Air
Not yet Euro NCAP tested as of 2026-05. Limited-production / halo / pre-launch / new-brand models are typically rated some time after general sale.
Warranty
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Buying options
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Jaecoo E5
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Kia EV2
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Live used listings
Active inventory from independent UK dealers.
Jaecoo E5
- £26,9492026Car360View
- £26,2992026Car360View
- £21,3992026Car360View
Kia EV2
No active listings.
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper to own over 5 years, the Jaecoo E5 or the Kia EV2?
The Jaecoo E5 is £490 cheaper to buy. Running costs are almost identical - about £144 a year either way, at 8,000 miles on an off-peak home tariff. Add 5 years of charging and the Jaecoo E5 comes out roughly £370 cheaper overall. These figures cover list price and home charging only - insurance, servicing, tyres and depreciation will move the real total.
What are the Jaecoo E5 and Kia EV2 like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 207 miles for the Jaecoo E5 and 234 miles for the Kia EV2 - both below their WLTP figures, because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV. The Kia EV2 goes roughly 27 miles further between charging stops.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the Jaecoo E5 or the Kia EV2?
The Kia EV2 is the easier car for tight UK car parks: it is 62 mm narrower than the Jaecoo E5. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 600 mm of total clearance for the Kia EV2 and about 538 mm of total clearance for the Jaecoo E5.
Which battery will hold up better as a used buy, the Jaecoo E5 or the Kia EV2?
Over a 8-year ownership window EVcarsguide's degradation model projects roughly 90% battery health for the Jaecoo E5 and 84% for the Kia EV2. That gives the Jaecoo E5 a modest edge in retained real-world range. The Jaecoo E5's LFP-type pack tolerates daily 100% charging, while the Kia EV2's NMC-type pack lasts longest kept to about 80% for everyday use. The Jaecoo E5 has the longer battery warranty at 8 years, versus 7 for the Kia EV2.
Go deeper on each car
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Data accuracy
Specs are sourced from manufacturer websites and manually reviewed. These figures were last verified .