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Kia EV5 — Price, Specs & Review 2026

Compare every Kia EV5 variant sold new in Australia. 4 variants, from $49,770 to $71,770 RRP. Side-by-side specs, ANCAP safety, fuel economy, EV range and charging, towing capacity, warranty and running costs — pricing sourced from the Kia Australian website and updated weekly.

Every Kia EV5 variant in Australia, compared

4 variants of the Kia EV5 are on sale in Australia. Tap a variant to jump to its specs, or compare them side-by-side in the table below.

Kia EV5 variants compared by price, power, fuel and drivetrain
VariantRRPPower / TorqueFuel / RangeDriveSeats
Air Standard Range FWD2026$49,770160kW / 310Nm511km WLTPFWD5
Air Long Range FWD2026$56,770160kW / 310Nm511km WLTPFWD5
Earth Long Range AWD2026$63,770230kW / 480Nm511km WLTPAWD5
GT-Line Long Range AWD2026$71,770230kW / 480Nm511km WLTPAWD5

Kia EV5 Air Standard Range FWD

$49,770

Power
160kW
Torque
310Nm
0–100
7.2s
EV range
511km
Gearbox
Automatic
Drive
FWD
Seats
5
Towing
1,500kg
ANCAP
5-star

The 2026 Kia EV5 Air Standard Range FWD is a 5-seat electric SUV producing 160kW and 310Nm through its FWD drivetrain, with up to 511km of WLTP range from a 64.2kWh battery. It carries a 5-star ANCAP safety rating, and comes with autonomous emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring and adaptive cruise control as standard. It is backed by a 7-year/unlimited-km warranty. It offers 460 litres of boot space and is priced from $49,770.

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Kia EV5 Air Long Range FWD

$56,770

Power
160kW
Torque
310Nm
0–100
7.2s
EV range
511km
Gearbox
Automatic
Drive
FWD
Seats
5
Towing
1,500kg
ANCAP
5-star

The 2026 Kia EV5 Air Long Range FWD is a 5-seat electric SUV producing 160kW and 310Nm through its FWD drivetrain, with up to 511km of WLTP range from a 88.1kWh battery. It carries a 5-star ANCAP safety rating, and comes with autonomous emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring and adaptive cruise control as standard. It is backed by a 7-year/unlimited-km warranty. It offers 460 litres of boot space and is priced from $56,770.

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Kia EV5 Earth Long Range AWD

$63,770

Power
230kW
Torque
480Nm
0–100
7.2s
EV range
511km
Gearbox
Automatic
Drive
AWD
Seats
5
Towing
1,500kg
ANCAP
5-star

The 2026 Kia EV5 Earth Long Range AWD is a 5-seat electric SUV producing 230kW and 480Nm through its AWD drivetrain, with up to 511km of WLTP range from a 88.1kWh battery. It carries a 5-star ANCAP safety rating, and comes with autonomous emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring and adaptive cruise control as standard. It is backed by a 7-year/unlimited-km warranty. It offers 460 litres of boot space and is priced from $63,770.

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Kia EV5 GT-Line Long Range AWD

$71,770

Power
230kW
Torque
480Nm
0–100
7.2s
EV range
511km
Gearbox
Automatic
Drive
AWD
Seats
5
Towing
1,500kg
ANCAP
5-star

The 2026 Kia EV5 GT-Line Long Range AWD is a 5-seat electric SUV producing 230kW and 480Nm through its AWD drivetrain, with up to 511km of WLTP range from a 88.1kWh battery. It carries a 5-star ANCAP safety rating, and comes with autonomous emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring and adaptive cruise control as standard. It is backed by a 7-year/unlimited-km warranty. It offers 460 litres of boot space and is priced from $71,770.

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The 2026 Kia EV5 Air Standard Range FWD has a recommended retail price of $49,770 before on-road costs in Australia. Always confirm final pricing with your local dealer.