Thinking about a compact SUV and wondering if it’s finally time to go electric? Meet the Kia EV5 – essentially the electric sibling to the best-selling Sportage. I’ve spent over 1,500 km (930 miles) with it, testing it through freezing winter storms and mild spring days to see if it’s a true all-rounder or just a city "grocery getter."
The Kia EV5 enters a crowded segment, taking on the likes of the Tesla Model Y, Nissan Ariya, and Volkswagen ID.4. In this review, I’m diving deep into its boxy, bold design, its clever interior solutions, and the real-world efficiency that determines whether you can actually take it on a long-distance road trip.
In this video:
Space & Practicality: Testing the 566-litre boot, the handy 44-litre "frunk," and the reclining rear seats.
The "Beeping" Problem: Why Kia’s safety alerts (ADAS) are driving me crazy and how to turn them off (every single time you start the car).
Winter vs. Spring Range: Real-world consumption figures at -12°C vs. +10°C. How much does cold weather actually kill the 81.4 kWh battery?
Charging Reality: Testing the 150 kW peak charging speed and the automatic battery pre-conditioning.
Tesla Comparison: Why the EV5 is a great family car, but still trails Tesla when it comes to efficiency on the motorway.
↔ 2026 KIA EV5 dimensions:
✔ length: 4610 mm
✔ width: 1875 mm
✔ height: 1680 mm
✔ wheelbase: 2750 mm
✔ boot/trunk: 566-1650 L (+44 L frunk)
? KIA EV5 starting price: 45 990 euro
? KIA EV5 GT-Line price as tested: 53 680 euro
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Chapters:
0:00 intro
0:50 dimensions
1:30 design
1:55 frunk
2:47 boot
4:25 rear seat
5:11 cockpit
7:00 ADAS
8:55 driving impressions
9:30 performance
10:20 range
13:20 powertrain
14:00 pricing
14:27 conclusion