What is the Kia EV5 price in Australia?

As of an August 2026 offer reported by CarExpert, drive-away prices were $49,990 for the Air Standard Range, $59,990 for the Air Long Range, $64,990 for the Earth and $75,990 for the GT-Line. List prices start at $56,770 before on-road costs. Check current offers with your dealer.

What is the range of the Kia EV5 in Australia?

Kia quotes 400 km WLTP for the Air Standard Range, 555 km for the Air Long Range, 500 km for the Earth AWD and 470 km for the GT-Line AWD. At 110 km/h, expect about 75% to 85% of those figures. AAA testing recorded 446 km from the Earth.

Does the Kia EV5 have V2L?

All four variants have interior vehicle-to-load through a cabin outlet, according to Kia's brochure. Only the Earth and GT-Line get exterior V2L for running gear outside the car. Kia doesn't publish a kilowatt figure in its brochure, so check the rating with your dealer before relying on it.

How much can the Kia EV5 tow?

It depends on the variant. The Long Range models are rated at 1,250 kg braked, enough for a small trailer or light camper. The 400 km Standard Range is rated at just 300 kg, so don't buy it for towing. Towing near the limit can cut range by about half.

What warranty does the Kia EV5 have?

Kia covers the vehicle for seven years with unlimited kilometres, but that doesn't extend to the high-voltage battery. On cars before model year 2027 the battery has seven years or 150,000 km, down to 70% capacity. Model year 2027 cars get eight years or 160,000 km, and commercial use has tighter limits.

Kia EV5 Review Australia 2026

The Kia EV5 is a sensible, roomy family SUV, and in this 2026 Kia EV5 review for Australia the pick is the Air Long Range. Kia quotes 555 km WLTP for it, and CarExpert reported a $59,990 drive-away offer in August 2026. The weak spots are DC charging speed, a modest tow rating and a battery warranty that is shorter than the headline suggests.

Mid-size electric SUVs are Australia’s most competitive EV segment, with the Tesla Model Y, Zeekr 7X and Geely EX5 all chasing the same buyers. The EV5 isn’t the most exciting of them. It is one of the more practical, with a big boot, a useful front trunk and a full set of safety gear on every variant.

Updated 2 November 2026: corrected battery, range, drivetrain, price, towing, boot, V2L and warranty details against Kia Australia’s MY26 brochure and warranty terms. An earlier version of this review carried figures that did not match the Australian car. Compare it with other models in our electric vehicle guide.

Kia EV5 Review Australia 2026: Specs at a Glance

All four variants use LFP (lithium iron phosphate) batteries, a chemistry that tolerates regular full charges.

	Air Standard Range	Air Long Range	Earth AWD	GT-Line AWD
List price (before on-roads)	$56,770	$61,170	$64,770	$71,770
Drive-away offer (August 2026)	$49,990	$59,990	$64,990	$75,990
Battery	64.2 kWh	88.1 kWh	88.1 kWh	88.1 kWh
WLTP range	400 km	555 km	500 km	470 km
Drive	Front	Front	All-wheel	All-wheel
Power / torque	160 kW / 310 Nm	160 kW / 310 Nm	230 kW / 480 Nm	230 kW / 480 Nm
DC 10-80%	about 36 min	about 38 min	about 38 min	about 38 min
AC charging	6.6 kW	11 kW	11 kW	11 kW
Towing (braked)	300 kg	1,250 kg	1,250 kg	1,250 kg
Exterior V2L	No	No	Yes	Yes
Boot	513 L	513 L	513 L	513 L

Sources: Kia Australia, its MY26 brochure and CarExpert (prices and DC peak). Kia’s site shows prices only after you enter a postcode, so confirm the current offer locally.

The Case for the EV5

The EV5 earns its place on space and range for the money. At the August offer, the Air Long Range cost about $59,990 drive-away with 555 km of claimed range, 513 litres of boot space and a 67-litre front trunk. Every variant gets Highway Drive Assist 2, a surround-view camera and heated front seats.

The main concession is charging speed. CarExpert lists a DC peak of about 140 kW, well behind the 800-volt cars in this class, and a 10-80% stop takes about 36 to 38 minutes. For a family that charges at home, it rarely matters. If you road-trip often, the Zeekr 7X is the much faster charger.

Pricing and Variants

Air Standard Range ($56,770 list, $49,990 August offer): The value play if you never tow. A 64.2 kWh battery gives 400 km WLTP, and it charges at 6.6 kW on AC. Its 300 kg tow rating rules out almost anything beyond a very light trailer.

Air Long Range ($61,170 list, $59,990 August offer): The one to buy. It gets the 88.1 kWh battery, 555 km WLTP and 1,250 kg towing, with the same front-drive 160 kW setup. It is also the longest-range EV5, because it carries no second motor.

Earth AWD ($64,770 list, $64,990 August offer): Adds a second motor for 230 kW and 480 Nm, exterior V2L, a power tailgate, privacy glass and artificial leather seats. Range drops to 500 km.

GT-Line AWD ($71,770 list, $75,990 August offer): Adds a panoramic sunroof, an 8-speaker Harman/Kardon stereo, a head-up display, ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, a wireless phone charger and 20-inch wheels. Range falls to 470 km.

Offers change often, and CarExpert’s Sydney on-road estimates ran higher than these offer prices, so get a written drive-away quote.

Range and Charging

Expect 75% to 85% of the WLTP figure at 110 km/h with the air conditioning on. That gives these rough highway estimates:

Variant	WLTP range	Highway estimate
Air Standard Range	400 km	300 to 340 km
Air Long Range	555 km	415 to 470 km
Earth AWD	500 km	375 to 425 km
GT-Line AWD	470 km	355 to 400 km

Independent testing fits that band. The Australian Automobile Association’s real-world program recorded 446 km from the Earth AWD against its 500 km lab figure, an 11% shortfall reported in June 2026. Our guide to how much EV range you need shows how to size that against your own driving, and the EV range calculator tests a specific trip.

Home charging: On a 7 kW wall charger, the 88.1 kWh models take about 13 hours from empty and the Standard Range about 10 hours. With three-phase power, the Long Range models reach 11 kW and take about 8 hours. Most nights you’ll only top up part of the battery.

Public DC charging: Kia’s quoted 10-80% times of about 36 to 38 minutes apply on a fast enough charger. On a 50 kW unit, plan on much longer.

Running cost: At $0.30/kWh, the Air Long Range’s battery and WLTP figures work out to about $4.80 per 100 km. Real-world highway use will cost more.

Interior and Technology

Every EV5 has a 12.3-inch digital cluster, a 12.3-inch touchscreen and a 5-inch climate display in one panoramic housing. Wired and wireless CarPlay and Android Auto are standard, as are over-the-air updates and Kia Connect telematics.

Base and mid trims are well equipped: heated front seats, an 8-way power driver’s seat, reclining rear seats and USB-C ports front and rear. The top-trim extras are listed above. A wireless phone charger is GT-Line only, which feels stingy at this money.

Practicality

Boot: 513 litres with the seats up and 1,714 litres folded, plus the 67-litre front trunk. That’s a family-sized load space.

Spare: All variants use a tyre mobility kit instead of a spare wheel, so regional drivers should consider our notes on EV spare tyres.

V2L: Vehicle-to-load lets the car power appliances. All variants have the interior outlet, while exterior V2L is limited to the Earth and GT-Line. Kia’s brochure gives no kilowatt figure, and other sources conflict, so confirm the rating before planning around it.

Towing: Long Range models are rated at 1,250 kg braked, which suits a small trailer or light camper rather than a family caravan. Towing at that weight at highway speed can leave you with about 40% to 55% of WLTP range, or about 220 to 305 km in the Air Long Range. See our EV towing guide before committing.

Safety

Kia lists autonomous emergency braking with junction and head-on detection, lane keeping and lane following, blind-spot and rear cross-traffic avoidance, safe exit warning, a driver monitoring camera and front, centre, side and curtain airbags as standard equipment across the range. Parking collision avoidance and remote smart park assist are GT-Line only. Five-star ANCAP was the rating when we first reviewed this car; check the ANCAP listing for the build you are buying.

The Warranty Fine Print

Kia’s “7-year unlimited” headline covers the vehicle, not the whole car’s electrics for that distance. Kia’s August 2026 warranty terms set different limits:

Item	Cover
Vehicle	7 years, unlimited km
High-voltage components (motor, on-board charger, control unit)	7 years or 150,000 km
High-voltage battery, before model year 2027	7 years or 150,000 km, below 70% capacity
High-voltage battery, model year 2027 onward	8 years or 160,000 km, below 70% capacity
Any commercial use, such as rideshare or courier work	Maximum 7 years or 150,000 km on any component

So check the model year on the build sheet. Rivals vary: BYD covers its vehicle for 6 years or 150,000 km and its battery for 8 years or 160,000 km, while Tesla offers 5 years with unlimited km and 8 years or 160,000 km on the Model Y RWD battery. High-km drivers should read whether an EV is worth it at high km, and our EV battery warranty guide compares more brands.

Servicing is every 12 months or 15,000 km, which is shorter than some rivals’ 20,000 km.

FBT and Novated Lease

All four variants list under the $91,661 fuel-efficient luxury car tax threshold for 2026-27, so a new EV5 can qualify for the electric car FBT exemption on a novated lease. Treasury’s September 2026 draft law would give the full exemption only to cars valued at $75,000 or less, with a 25% discount above that. The draft isn’t law yet, and the GT-Line is the variant to check, because its list price leaves only about $3,200 of room once accessories are added.

How It Compares

Tesla Model Y RWD: The Tesla has a stronger charging network and tested remarkably close to its claim in AAA testing, but the EV5 Air Long Range offers far more claimed range and a bigger warranty on the vehicle. Tesla’s 1,588 kg tow rating beats the EV5’s 1,250 kg.

Zeekr 7X: The Zeekr costs more but charges about twice as fast, tows 2,000 kg and feels plusher. Its vehicle warranty is 5 years. See our Zeekr 7X review.

BYD Atto 3: A smaller, cheaper option. It suits buyers who don’t need the EV5’s cabin and boot.

Use the EV compare tool to line up current specs and prices.

Verdict

The Kia EV5 Air Long Range is the variant that makes the case: 555 km of claimed range, real family space and a strong equipment list for about $60,000 on the August offer. Skip the Standard Range if you tow at all. Only pay for the GT-Line if you want its comfort features, because it costs range and sits close to the proposed FBT line. Choose something else if you road-trip often and want short charging stops.

Kia EV5 Review Australia 2026: Range, Towing Limits and Which Variant to Buy