Kia EV5 in Busan: the family electric SUV finally settles in at home

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At the BIMOS-2026 motor show in Busan, Kia presented the EV5 — an electric crossover that is still a relatively new model for Korea. In China the EV5 has been on sale since 2023, while in its home market of South Korea the car only appeared on 3 September 2025.

Kia displayed the crossover on its stand in several dark shades at once. In the metal, the EV5 looks like a more compact and calmer version of the bigger EV9: a tall body, an almost flat roof, upright pillars, a wide front fascia and Star Map lighting with vertical elements. In format, this is a family SUV, not a styling statement.

The Korean version of the EV5 is simpler than the global line-up. The domestic market gets an 81.4 kWh battery, front-wheel drive and a single electric motor rated at 160 kW, or 218 hp. The driving range on the Korean test cycle is 460 km combined (507 km in the city and 402 km on the highway). Fast charging from 10 to 80% on a 350 kW station takes about half an hour.

In terms of dimensions, the EV5 sits between the EV3 and EV6: length — 4610 mm, width — 1875 mm, height — 1675 mm, wheelbase — 2750 mm. Cargo capacity is 513 litres with the seats up and 1714 litres with the second row folded, plus a 67-litre front compartment. Kia is effectively bringing to market an electric alternative to a familiar family crossover such as the Sportage.