Kia EV5
Kia EV5 Air
The Kia EV5 Air is an electric SUV; we do not yet have enough measured data to identify how it differs from its rivals.
What owners say: Attractive styling looks better in person than photographs, with a practical five-seat family SUV layout and good luggage space. Multiple owners report serious electrical faults, including screens going blank while driving, charging-system problems and central control unit failures.
MSRP
£39,345
Range
329 mi
Battery
81kWh
Charge
127kW
Specifications
Dimensions
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7.6/10
4 reviews
Euro NCAP Safety
Tested 2025
What Owners Say
BalancedOwners Love
- Attractive styling looks better in person than photographs, with a practical five-seat family SUV layout and good luggage space
- Excellent range throughout the year, comfortably exceeding 250 miles in real-world use, including winter driving
- Good value, with more equipment across trim levels than rivals such as VW ID.5
Watch Out For
- Multiple owners report serious electrical faults, including screens going blank while driving, charging-system problems and central control unit failures
- Repeated styling across Kia’s EV lineup (EV3, EV5, EV9) gives the impression of scaled-down versions without creative distinction
- UK prices are expected above £40,000, bringing expensive VED costs from April 2025
Owner Tips
- Before buying, test drive in winter conditions and check real-world range, since cold-weather performance differs significantly between EV models
- During test drives, check door-opening width: some competing models provide poor access for passengers with mobility needs
- For UK buyers, consider timing purchases before April 2025 to avoid higher VED costs on vehicles over £40K, or compare pricing across international markets
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Size Overview
Length
4.62m
Width
1.88m
Height
1.72m
Battery Health Estimator
Estimated condition if buying used
NCMA chemistry supports good longevity with appropriate charging habits
Estimates use battery chemistry and age. Chemistry-based projection. Actual health depends on charging habits, climate and usage.
Detailed degradation forecast
After 3 years, the Kia EV5 Air is estimated to retain around 94.8% battery health, giving a real-world range of approximately 265 miles in summer and 196 miles in winter. After 5 years, the Kia EV5 Air is estimated to retain around 92.4% battery health, giving a real-world range of approximately 258 miles in summer and 191 miles in winter. After 8 years, the Kia EV5 Air is estimated to retain around 88.8% battery health, giving a real-world range of approximately 249 miles in summer and 184 miles in winter. This car uses a Nickel Cobalt Manganese Aluminum (NCMA) battery. For best longevity, charge to 80-90% for daily use.
Estimates use battery chemistry, age and real-world driving data. Actual results depend on charging habits, climate and patterns of vehicle use.
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Company-car tax (BiK)
2026-27 · 4% band
Via salary sacrifice at an estimated £563/mo gross, a 40% taxpayer on £70,000 pays about £379/mo all-in (net lease + BiK).
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The Kia EV5 GT is an electric SUV; we do not yet have enough measured data to identify how it differs from its rivals.
MSRP
£54,295
Range
295 mi
Battery
81.4kWh
Charge
128kW
Specifications
Dimensions
EVcarsguide Scores
Ranked against similar EVs
Scores calculated from verified specs. How it works
See rankingsEuro NCAP Safety
Tested 2025
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Size Overview
Length
4.62m
Width
1.88m
Height
1.72m
Battery Health Estimator
Estimated condition if buying used
NMC chemistry supports good longevity with appropriate charging habits
Estimates use battery chemistry and age. Chemistry-based projection. Actual health depends on charging habits, climate and usage.
Detailed degradation forecast
After 3 years, the Kia EV5 GT is estimated to retain around 93.2% battery health, giving a real-world range of approximately 234 miles in summer and 173 miles in winter. After 5 years, the Kia EV5 GT is estimated to retain around 89.6% battery health, giving a real-world range of approximately 225 miles in summer and 167 miles in winter. After 8 years, the Kia EV5 GT is estimated to retain around 84.2% battery health, giving a real-world range of approximately 211 miles in summer and 157 miles in winter. The battery is covered by a 8-year warranty or 161,000 km, whichever comes first. This car uses a Nickel Manganese Cobalt (NMC) battery. For best longevity, charge to 80-90% for daily use.
Estimates use battery chemistry, age and real-world driving data. Actual results depend on charging habits, climate and patterns of vehicle use.
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Company-car tax (BiK)
2026-27 · 4% band
Via salary sacrifice at an estimated £750/mo gross, a 40% taxpayer on £70,000 pays about £507/mo all-in (net lease + BiK).
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