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The Kia EV5 is a fully electric SUV with 5 seats. In our October 2026 check, UK guide prices ran at £39,345, with a real-world range of about 250 miles (official WLTP not listed) and a 78 kWh usable battery. None of the versions in our list is on the Electric Car Grant list.

Kia EV5 versions and prices

Guide prices checked October 2026 and may already include the Electric Car Grant. Real-world range is EV Database's typical estimate; the official WLTP figure is higher. Always confirm the price with the seller.

Charging

The Kia EV5 can rapid charge at up to 150 kW. That peak only lasts part of a session: averaged from 10% to 80%, it is about 115 kW, about 28 minutes on a fast enough charger.

At home it accepts up to 7.4 kW on AC. On a typical 7 kW wallbox, a full charge from empty takes roughly 11 hours; most top-ups take far less. See charging times, smart EV tariffs and chargers near me.

Real-world range

For the Kia EV5 81 kWh, EV Database estimates these ranges. Cold means about −10°C with the heating on; mild means about 23°C; motorway means a steady 70 mph.

Heat pump: available (check whether standard). One-stop motorway range with a 15-minute charge: about 272 miles. Try the range reality check or the range map for your own driving.

Running costs

At 10,000 miles a year, charging 80% at home on a smart tariff at 7.6p per kWh and 20% on rapid chargers at 79p, the Kia EV5 81 kWh would use about 3,438 kWh and cost about £752 a year to charge (7.5p a mile). Vehicle tax: £10 in the first year, then £200 a year. From April 2028 the pay-per-mile charge (eVED) is due to add 3p a mile, about £300 a year at 10,000 miles.

Work out the five-year cost against petrol

Battery, warranty and features

The sources we used do not name the battery chemistry. Ask the dealer, as it affects how the battery should be charged day to day. Kia gives a 7-year brand warranty in our data. Battery warranties are often separate: check the terms.

• Heat pump: Available (check whether standard)
• Vehicle-to-load (V2L): Yes
• Vehicle-to-grid: Yes

See battery types explained and how long EV batteries last.

Space, size and towing

It has 5 seats and a boot of about 610 litres. It is rated to tow up to 1,200 kg (braked) in our data. Towing cuts range a lot, so allow extra margin. See electric cars for towing.

Electric Car Grant

None of the versions in our list is on the Electric Car Grant list. The grant only covers eligible new pure electric cars priced at £37,000 or less. See the Electric Car Grant and EV tax.

Reliability

Reliability scores come from the Warrantywise Reliability Index, which uses data from used cars, so many new models do not have a score yet. See the Kia page and the Index explained.

Rivals

Head to head: Kia EV5 vs BYD Atto 3 Evo · Kia EV5 vs Smart #5

Frequently asked questions

How much does the Kia EV5 cost in the UK?

In our October 2026 check, UK guide prices for the Kia EV5 were £39,345. Prices change often, so confirm with the seller.

What is the real-world range of the Kia EV5?

EV Database's typical real-world estimate is about 250 miles, depending on the version (official WLTP not listed). In cold weather at motorway speeds expect around less.

How long does the Kia EV5 take to charge?

It can rapid charge at up to 150 kW, which takes it from 10% to 80% in about – minutes on a fast enough charger. On a 7 kW home charger a full charge from empty takes roughly 11 hours.

How efficient is the Kia EV5?

EV Database estimates about 3.2 miles per kWh in typical driving. At 7.6p per kWh off-peak, that is roughly 2.6 pence a mile charged at home.

Does the Kia EV5 have a heat pump?

EV Database lists a heat pump for this car, but our data does not yet say whether it is standard or an option, so check with the seller.

Is the Kia EV5 eligible for the Electric Car Grant?

None of the versions in our list is on the Electric Car Grant list.

Some details for this car (official WLTP range, 10–80% charging time, dimensions) are not yet in our data and show as –. We will add them at the next check.

Figures compiled October 2026 from published UK sources, mainly EV Database UK, and are approximate (how we compile them). Page reviewed 2026-10-16. See our sources. General information, not financial, legal or technical advice.

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