• The Kia EV5 is designed to support active lifestyles by providing maximum versatility
• Model is a key strategic piece in brand’s drive to accelerate access to electric mobility
• Electric SUV available in Long Range 2WD, with Standard and Long Range AWD to follow
• Responsive handling and swift acceleration contribute to engaging driving experience
• Global rollout of Kia EV5 will begin in H2 2025, starting in Korea and Europe, with sales in Canada to follow in early 2026

The Kia EV5 introduces exceptional versatility to Kia Corporation’s SUV line-up, delivering a fully electric solution tailored to meet the diverse needs of today’s buyers. Its launch marks a strategic milestone in Kia’s mission to broaden access to dedicated electric vehicles (EVs) and reinforce its presence in key global markets.

“We have built the EV5 to appeal to a broad range of potential needs, with a particular focus on the diverse lifestyles of millennial customers,” said Ho Sung Song, President and CEO at Kia Corporation. “The EV5 delivers the comfort of a ‘home away from home’ combined with advanced connectivity and a dynamic driving experience, offering young families an ideal solution tailored to their lifestyles. By expanding the EV customer base in this way, the model will play a key role in accelerating the shift toward electrified mobility.”