Kia Reveals The Specifications Of EV5 Along With The Showcase Of Two New Concepts

Kia’s upcoming electric sedan and compact SUV showcased as concepts

• The EV5 was unveiled this year in August.

• It takes design inspiration from the EV9 SUV.

• Gets two battery pack options with three different powertrains.

• Features dual-integrated 12.3-inch displays, vehicle-2-load and ADAS technology.

• EV5 can be launched in India by 2025 at an expected price of Rs 55 lakh (ex-showroom).

On the occasion of Kia’s EV Day in Korea, the carmaker has revealed the specifications of the EV5 mid-size electric SUV, which made its global debut this year in August. Along with the details of the EV5, Kia has also unveiled two concept EVs: EV3 compact SUV and EV4 sedan, both of which will be launched in the coming years. But before we get to know these concepts, let’s see what the EV5 has to offer:

Multiple Powertrain Options

Kia offers the EV5 with two battery packs and three powertrain options: Standard, Long Range and Long Range AWD. The Standard version gets a 64kWh battery pack with a 217PS electric motor and an expected range of 530km. The Long Range version has an 88kWh battery pack with the same 217PS electric motor and a range of 720km. Lastly, the Long Range AWD packs the same 88kWh battery pack with a dual-motor setup (217PS front and 95PS rear) and Kia has estimated a driving range of 650km. The EV5 can be charged from 30 to 100 percent in 27 minutes with a superfast DC charger.

Modern List Of Features

Kia has equipped the electric SUV with a dual-integrated 12.3-inch display setup (touchscreen information and digital driver’s display). It also gets a 5-inch climate control panel, three-zone climate control, heated and ventilated front seats, vehicle-to-load (V2L) and vehicle-to-grid (V2G).

In terms of safety, it has seven airbags and a suite of ADAS (advanced driver assistance system) features including lane keep assist, lane departure warning, parking assist, adaptive cruise control and auto emergency braking.

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Now let’s have a look at the concepts that were revealed.

Kia EV4

This futuristic-looking EV looks minimalistic and similar to the Kia EV6 from the front. It has a sleek grille and Kia’s tiger nose headlight setup. It gets a flat profile with sharp lines, an extended rear end and triangular alloy wheels which look like something from a sci-fi movie. The rear profile carries the same minimalist look with its straight lines and a flat body.

Inside, it has a simple cabin and you can easily tell that it is a concept. The cabin gets bright colours, a rectangular steering wheel and a dual-integrated display setup. To make it even more minimalist, Kia has put plain white seats with a flat centre console in the middle. 

Kia EV3

The EV3 carries the same design language as the EV4. The minimalism can be seen in the electric SUV’s overall design. Its front profile has the same design elements as the EV4 but looks more upright. The profile has wheel arches, door cladding and stylish alloy wheels. At the rear, the EV3 has a flat body, large headlamp setups and a massive skid plate.

The cabin is similar to the EV4 as well. It gets the same dashboard, steering wheel and display setup, but the centre console gets a layered design and the cabin has a grey and green colour scheme. 

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The battery pack and motor details of these concepts are not out but Kia could reveal their specifications once these EVs are production-ready.

Launch Timelines

The EV5 will be launched this year in the international market and should make it to Indian shores by 2025. The EV3 and EV4 will enter the market from 2024 onwards and if Kia plans to launch them in India, they can enter our market by 2026.