Zeekr 7X vs Kia EV5
$57,900 vs $56,770. The premium Chinese EV with 450kW charging takes on Kia's value electric SUV, and on list price there is now almost nothing in it.
Specifications and pricing correct at time of publishing. Prices are RRP before on-road costs unless stated otherwise. Always confirm with the manufacturer or dealer before purchasing.
Zeekr 7X RWD
From $57,900
Electric SUV
Single Motor (RWD)
310kW
480km WLTP
5★ ANCAP (2026)
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Kia EV5 Air Standard Range
From $56,770
Electric SUV
Single Motor (FWD)
160kW
400km WLTP
5★ ANCAP (2024)
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Price Breakdown
The Kia EV5 Air is $56,770 against the Zeekr 7X RWD's $57,900, both before on-road costs. That is a gap of just $1,130, and for it the Zeekr hands you nearly twice the power, 80km more range and three times the charging speed. On list price the Kia no longer wins this on value. Where it can still win is on the road: Kia has been running national drive-away offers on the EV5 Air Standard Range (currently $49,990 drive-away), and that is a different conversation entirely. Check what is live before you sign.
Running costs are similar, both will cost roughly $700–$800 a year to charge at home, and both have long 30,000km (EV5) and 10,000km (Zeekr) service intervals respectively. The EV5's ownership edge is its 7-year / unlimited-kilometre warranty against the Zeekr's 5-year / 200,000km, plus Kia's large, established dealer and service network in Australia, which a newer brand like Zeekr is still building.
Safety Rundown
Both are 5-star ANCAP, the Zeekr 7X carrying a fresh 2026 rating (the newest here) and the EV5 dated 2024, with the full active-safety suite, autonomous emergency braking, lane-keep assist, blind-spot monitoring, adaptive cruise and a 360-degree camera, standard. Both are well-built, structurally strong EVs. There's nothing to separate them on everyday safety.
Feature Showdown
The Zeekr 7X positions itself as a premium product, with a richly finished, tech-laden cabin, big screens, plush materials and the polish of a brand pitched above the mainstream. It's the more luxurious-feeling of the two and the slightly longer car at 4,787mm.
The Kia EV5 is the practical family choice: a roomy, sensibly laid-out cabin, vehicle-to-load power, and the reassurance of Kia's established Australian presence. It rides a touch higher (175mm) and is the more conventional, no-fuss electric SUV. Both are five-seaters with usable space. The Zeekr also tows 2,000kg. So the Zeekr is the premium-and-performance pick; the EV5 the practical, longer-warranty one.
Drivetrain
The performance gap is large. The Zeekr 7X's rear motor makes 310kW and 440Nm for a genuinely quick 6.0-second 0–100km/h, against the front-drive EV5's 160kW and 310Nm and 8.5 seconds. The Zeekr also carries more range (480km vs 400km) from a bigger 75kWh battery.
But the headline is charging. The Zeekr 7X's 450kW DC peak is among the fastest of any EV on sale at any price, three times the EV5's already-respectable 150kW, so on an ultra-rapid charger the Zeekr can turn a road-trip top-up into a brief coffee stop. Day to day on a home wall box, that gap disappears and both are easy to live with. The EV5 answers the Zeekr's performance and charging with a lower price, a longer warranty and Kia's support. Note Kia offers longer-range and AWD EV5 variants higher up the range if you want more.
CarSorted Data Insight
In our database, the Zeekr 7X's 450kW DC charging is among the fastest of any EV on sale in Australia, a figure usually reserved for six-figure performance cars. The Kia EV5, meanwhile, is one of the better-value family electric SUVs, with a long 7-year warranty and Kia's established support behind it.
The Verdict
Buy the Zeekr 7X if: you want outright performance, more range and the fastest charging in the class.
Buy the Kia EV5 if: you want the longer warranty, the more practical family cabin and Kia's proven ownership experience, or a drive-away offer puts real distance back between the two prices.
Compare both on CarSorted. See also: Zeekr 7X vs Model Y | Model Y vs EV5.
The Verdict
On list price these two now sit almost on top of each other, which changes the question. The Zeekr 7X is the performance and tech flagship: 310kW for a 6.0-second 0–100, more range (480km), a bigger battery, and a staggering 450kW DC charging peak that's three times the EV5's. It asks just $1,130 more than the Kia. The EV5's case is no longer the sticker: it is the 7-year unlimited-kilometre warranty, the more practical family cabin, Kia's established support network, and the drive-away campaign pricing Kia runs on it. If you are paying list for both, the Zeekr gives you a great deal more car for very little more money. Buy the EV5 if warranty, service reach and everyday practicality outrank performance, or if a Kia drive-away offer is live when you buy.
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Disclaimer: All information in this comparison was believed to be correct at the time of publishing (21 June 2026). Prices are manufacturer recommended retail prices (RRP) and may vary by state, dealer, and options. Driveaway costs include estimated on-road costs for Victoria. Fuel economy figures are WLTP/ADR combined cycle. Specifications can change without notice. Always verify with the manufacturer before making a purchase decision. CarSorted does not accept payment for recommendations.
Published by CarSorted Editorial Team · 21 June 2026
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