Video Summary
The Kia EV5 shares a similar, boxy design with the EV9.It is cheaper than the equivalent Tesla Model Y, including on-road costs.
The EV5 has a charging port on the front right quarter, unlike Teslas which have one on the rear left.
In tight public charging bays with short cables, charging can be difficult.
It features LED headlights and taillights with a "tiger face" design.
This particular "Earth" model comes with 19-inch wheels compared to 18-inch on the base "Air" and 20-inch on the "GT Line" model.
Dual 12.3-inch interior screens feature wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
There's a 5-inch climate control display along with a power-adjustable driver's seat and heated front seats.
The middle seat is just for show and is fitted with a phone pocket.
Powering the EV5 Earth are dual electric motors producing 230 kW and 480 Nm, giving it all-wheel drive.
The 0-100km/h acceleration is claimed to be 6.1 seconds, with a driving range of 500 km.
The EV5 is one of the thirstier options in the mid-size electric SUV class, consuming 20.1 kWh per 100km.
On a DC fast charger, a 10-80% charge takes 38 minutes at 140 kW.
The styling has a design character of its own, with comfortable, synthetic leather seats, and a flat floor.
Storage space inside is a weakness with a small glove box, small door pockets and no closed center console.
Rear legroom and headroom are excellent, and the rear seats recline.
It offers a 513-liter boot and a 67-liter front trunk (frunk).
This Kia is manufactured in China and has BYD batteries.
Driving this Kia EV5 feels like driving a front wheel-drive car as 70% of the power goes through the front wheels.
It has a firm ride and strong steering, and the "Kumho" tyres prioritizes efficiency over grip.
Its safety tech, such as the lane keep assist, is intrusive.
