Kia EV5 81.4 kWh (MY26) 2025

Starting price: €45,990

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Usable battery
78 kWh
Nominal battery
81.4 kWh
Drive
FWD
Real range (combined)
408 km
AC charging
11 kW
DC fast charging
150 kW

Ownership summary

Verdict:

Kia EV5 81.4 kWh (MY26) 2025 fits the role of a FWD electric SUV with a family-first ownership profile for daily driving, road trips and home charging. The official WLTP range is a useful headline, but the BEVDB mixed estimate of about 408 km and the 321 km cold-highway scenario are better planning figures.

In daily use, home charging takes about 8 h 3 min from 0-100%; on trips, the 10-80% DC estimate is about 28 min (est.), which should make highway stops manageable. The practical side is documented with 5 seats, 566-1650 L cargo and 7 years / 150,000 km battery warranty. The top WLTP number is optimistic compared with the BEVDB mixed estimate. Range confidence is high, while specs completeness is mostly complete.

Best fit

Daily drivingRoad tripsHome chargingFamily use

Main caveatThe top WLTP number is optimistic compared with the BEVDB mixed estimate.

Range reality

Official WLTP range: 505-530 km
BEVDB mixed estimate: 408 km
Cold highway estimate: 321 km
Mixed vs top official: -122 km / -23%

Charging reality

Home charging: 0-100% 8 h 3 min
Fast charging: 10-80% 28 min (est.)
10-80% range added: 287 km Based on BEVDB combined consumption

Practical ownership

Seats: 5
Cargo: 566-1650 L
Battery warranty: 7 years / 150,000 km

Data quality

Range confidence: High
Specs completeness: Mostly complete
Estimate basis: WLTP data + BEVDB model
Missing key data: Safety rating, Roof load

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Real Range

City - Mild Weather	506 km
City - Cold Weather	356 km
Highway - Mild Weather	389 km
Highway - Cold Weather	321 km

Estimates of actual range. The values given here are BEVDB estimates calculated from WLTP data and usable battery capacity, based on the BEVDB model. The BEVDB real-range card uses four fixed reference scenarios: City (Mild), Highway (Mild), City (Cold), and Highway (Cold). Mild means +20°C (70°F) without intensive climate-control use; cold means -10°C (14°F) with cabin heating. City speed is 50 km/h (30 mph), and highway speed is 110 km/h (70 mph). These figures are not official test results. Actual range will vary depending on speed, temperature, road conditions, road profile, load, tires, and driving style.

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Battery

Nominal Capacity	81.4 kWh
Usable Capacity	78 kWh
Battery Type	Lithium-ion
Architecture	400 V
Warranty Period	7 years
Warranty Mileage	150000 km
Cathode Material	NMC

Source: Manufacturer

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Charging

Home / Destination

Charging Type	No Data
Port Location	Front Right
Charge Power	11 kW
Charge Time AC (0-100%)	8 h 3 min
Charge Speed (mild)	50 km/h
Charge Speed (cold)	40 km/h

Fast Charging

Fast Charging Port	CCS Combo 2
Port Location	Front Right
Charge Power (max)	150 kW
Charge Power (10-80%)	115 kW
Charge Time DC (10-80%)	28 min
Charge Speed (mild)	650 km/h
Charge Speed (cold)	510 km/h
Autocharge Supported	Yes

Plug & Charge

Plug & Charge Supported	Yes
Supported Protocol	ISO 15118-2

Preconditioning

Preconditioning Possible	Yes
Automatically using Navigation	Yes

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Charging Times

Home / destination charging — 0–100%

AC full charge: fastest ~8h 5m

Charging option	Power used	Approx. time	Range per hour	Notes
Wall plug · 230V / 10A	2.3 kW	38h 30m	11 km/h	—
1-phase 16A · 230V / 16A	3.7 kW	23h 55m	18 km/h	—
1-phase 32A · 230V / 32A	7.4 kW	12h	37 km/h	—
3-phase 16A · 400V / 3x16A	11 kW	8h 5m	55 km/h	—
3-phase 32A · 400V / 3x32A	11 kW	8h 5m	55 km/h	Limited by vehicle

Fast charging — 10–80%

Fastest DC 10–80%: ~28 min

Charging option	Power used	Approx. time	Range per hour	Notes
CCS 50 kWCCS connector	50 kW avg.	1h 5m	282 km/h	—
CCS 150+ kWCCS connector	115 kW avg.	28 min	649 km/h	Vehicle-limited above 150 kW

Estimated charging times are based on usable battery capacity, charging power and vehicle charging limits. Peak DC power is usually reached only briefly; average 10–80% power is more useful for estimating real charging time. Actual charging speed can vary by charger output, battery temperature, state of charge, weather, software and battery condition.

Performance

Acceleration	8.4 sec (0-100 km/h)
Top Speed	165 km/h
Total Power	160 kW
Total Torque	295 Nm
WLTP Consumption (combined)	17.4 kWh/100 km
Drive	FWD

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Bidirectional Charging (V2X / BPT)

Vehicle-to-Load (V2L)

V2L Supported	Yes
Max. Output Power	3.6 kW
Exterior Outlet(s)	1 x Type 2 (Adapter)
Interior Outlet(s)	1 x Standard Socket

Vehicle-to-Home (V2H)

V2H via AC Supported	No Data
Max. Output Power	No Data
V2H via DC Supported	No
Max. Output Power	-

Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G)

V2G via AC Supported	No Data
Max. Output Power	No Data
V2G via DC Supported	No
Max. Output Power	-

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Energy Consumption

BEVDB model

Combined real range (estimate)	408 km
Combined Energy Use (estimate)	19 kWh/100 km

BEVDB estimates use WLTP-rated (or derived; falls back to NEDC when WLTP is missing) consumption and usable battery capacity to model city/highway ranges; the combined value is a weighted mix of city/highway and mild/cold scenarios. See the methodology and data sources for inputs, official source boundaries, fallback rules, and versioning.

WLTP Ratings (best case)

Range	530 km
Rated Consumption	16.9 kWh/100 km

WLTP Ratings (worst case)

Range	505 km
Rated Consumption	17.8 kWh/100 km

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Safety (NCAP)

Safety Rating	No Data
Adult Occupant	83%
Child Occupant	85%
Rating Year	2025
Vulnerable Road Users	74%
Safety Assist	80%

Source: Euro NCAP

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Dimensions and Weight

Length	4610 mm
Width	1875 mm
Width with Mirrors	No Data
Height	1675 mm
Wheelbase	2750 mm
Weight Unladen (EU)	2069 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVWR)	2580 kg
Max. Payload	586 kg
Cargo Volume	566 L
Cargo Volume Max	1650 L
Cargo Volume Frunk	0 L
Roof Load	No Data
Tow Hitch Possible	Yes
Towing Weight Unbraked	750 kg
Towing Weight Braked	1200 kg
Vertical Load Max	100 kg

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Miscellaneous

Price	€45,990
Seats	5
Isofix	Yes, 2 seats
Turning Circle	11.7 m
Platform	HMG E-GMP
EV Dedicated Platform	Yes
Car Body	SUV
Roof Rails	Yes
Heat Pump	Yes
HP Standard Equipment	No, optional

Reminder: Range and energy consumption figures are estimates. Actual results may vary depending on weather, driving style, terrain, and other conditions. Review the BEVDB methodology for estimate boundaries and source labels. If this model page looks wrong, use Contact and include this page URL plus an official source link when possible.