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Kia EV5 vs Smart #5
Two electric SUVs at similar prices. Here is how the cheapest version of each compares, using the same October 2026 data. The better figure in each row is highlighted; it is not a recommendation.
The main differences
- The Kia EV5 is £455 cheaper than the Smart #5 (£39,345 against £39,800).
- The Kia EV5 goes further: about 250 miles against 225 in typical real-world driving.
- The Kia EV5 is more efficient (3.2 against 3.0 miles per kWh), so it costs less to charge per mile.
- The Smart #5 has the bigger boot: 702 litres against 610.
Side by side
| Kia EV5 81 kWh | Smart #5 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Guide price (from) | £39,345 | £39,800 |
| Real-world range | 250 mi | 225 mi |
| Official WLTP range | – | – |
| Cold motorway range | – | – |
| Efficiency | 3.2 mi/kWh | 3.0 mi/kWh |
| Usable battery | 78 kWh | 74.4 kWh |
| Rapid charging (peak) | up to 150 kW | up to 150 kW |
| 10–80% charge | – | – |
| AC charging | – | – |
| Boot | 610 L | 702 L |
| Towing (braked) | 1,200 kg | 1,600 kg |
| Length | – | – |
| 0–62 mph | 8.4 s | 6.9 s |
| Heat pump | Available (check whether standard) | – |
| V2L | Yes | Yes |
| Electric Car Grant | Not listed | Not listed |
| Brand warranty | 7 years | Check |
Cheapest version of each model in our list: Kia EV5 81 kWh and Smart #5 Pro. Figures from EV Database UK and published UK sources, October 2026. Confirm prices and specifications with the seller.
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, the Kia EV5 or the Smart #5?
The Kia EV5 is £455 cheaper than the Smart #5 (£39,345 against £39,800).
Which has the longer range, the Kia EV5 or the Smart #5?
The Kia EV5 goes further: about 250 miles against 225 in typical real-world driving.
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