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Kia EV5 vs Kia EV6
The Kia EV6 and Kia EV5 are both built on Kia’s EV platform but target different use cases. EV6 is a sport-oriented crossover for drivers who want speed, fast charging, and a lower stance. EV5 is a more traditional family SUV with a boxier shape, aimed at comfort, space, and daily usability.
Range is similar but depends on variant. EV6 reaches about 480 to 580 km WLTP with newer battery updates, while EV5 delivers around 400 to 555 km depending on battery size. Charging shows a clear gap. EV6 uses 800V architecture with ultra-fast charging up to about 240 kW and 10 to 80 percent in about 18 minutes, while EV5 uses a 400V system with peak DC charging around 120 to 150 kW and roughly 30 to 40 minutes for the same window.
Price positioning places EV5 lower as a more accessible family EV, while EV6 sits higher with a focus on performance and advanced tech. EV6 has wider global availability across multiple regions. EV5 rollout focuses first on Asia and Europe with gradual expansion. This comparison helps you choose between faster charging and driving performance versus practicality and lower entry cost.
Within Kia, EV5 sits between the Kia EV3 and EV6 as a mid-tier family SUV, while EV6 sits below the Kia EV9 and serves as the performance-focused option in the lineup.
Kia EV6 offers ultra-fast charging, strong performance, and sleek design, but higher price and lower practicality for families reduce its appeal for utility use; Kia EV5 offers better interior space, lower cost, and balanced efficiency, but slower charging speeds and less performance limit long-distance speed and driving dynamics.
QUICK VERDICT; Pick Kia EV6 if you want faster charging and stronger performance. Pick Kia EV5 if you want more space and a lower price for daily family use.
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MODEL
| Models |
Kia EV5 Standard Range FWD Kia EV5 Long Range FWD Kia EV5 Long Range AWD Kia EV5 GT Kia EV6 Standard Range RWD Kia EV6 Long Range RWD Kia EV6 Long Range AWD Kia EV6 GT |
LAUNCH
| Announced |
2023, October 12 - Kia EV5 Standard Range FWD 2023, October 12 - Kia EV5 Long Range FWD 2023, October 12 - Kia EV5 Long Range FWD 2026, January 9 - Kia EV5 GT 2024, May 14 - Kia EV6 Standard Range RWD 2024, May 14 - Kia EV6 Long Range RWD 2024, May 14 - Kia EV6 Long Range AWD 2024, November 22 - Kia EV6 GT |
| Status |
Coming soon. Expected release 2025 - Kia EV5 Standard Range FWD Coming soon. Expected release 2025 - Kia EV5 Long Range FWD Coming soon. Expected release 2025 - Kia EV5 Long Range FWD Coming soon. Expected release 2026, Q2 - Kia EV5 GT Available to order. Released 2024, September - Kia EV6 Standard Range RWD Available to order. Released 2024, September - Kia EV6 Long Range RWD Available to order. Released 2024, September - Kia EV6 Long Range AWD Available to order. Released 2025, January - Kia EV6 GT |
| Country of origin | South Korea South Korea |
| Base Price |
$ 42,900 € 45,000 - Kia EV6 Standard Range RWD $ 46,200 € 50,000 £ 45,600 - Kia EV6 Long Range RWD $ 50,300 € 54,000 £ 52,100 - Kia EV6 Long Range AWD $ 63,800 € 70,000 £ 65,500 - Kia EV6 GT |
PERFORMANCE
| Power |
FWD 218 hp (160 kW) - Kia EV5 Standard Range FWD FWD 218 hp (160 kW) - Kia EV5 Long Range FWD AWD 306 hp (225 kW) - Kia EV5 Long Range FWD AWD 302 hp (225 kW) - Kia EV5 GT RWD 167 hp (125 kW) - Kia EV6 Standard Range RWD RWD 225 hp (168 kW) - Kia EV6 Long Range RWD AWD 320 hp (239 kW) - Kia EV6 Long Range AWD AWD 641 hp (478 kW) - Kia EV6 GT |
| Torque |
310 Nm (229 lb-ft) - Kia EV5 Standard Range FWD 310 Nm (229 lb-ft) - Kia EV5 Long Range FWD 310 Nm (229 lb-ft) - Kia EV5 Long Range FWD 350 Nm (258 lb-ft) - Kia EV6 Standard Range RWD 350 Nm (258 lb-ft) - Kia EV6 Long Range RWD 605 Nm (446 lb-ft) - Kia EV6 Long Range AWD 770 Nm (568 lb-ft) - Kia EV6 GT |
| Acceleration The acceleration numbers are an easy way to compare car performance. We list either time from 0 to 100 km/h or time from 0 to 60mph, depending on which number(s) the manufacturers provide. The lower the acceleration time, the higher performance the car is. |
6.2 sec 0-62 mph - Kia EV5 GT
8.3 sec 0-60 mph (8.7 sec 0-62 mph) - Kia EV6 Standard Range RWD 7.3 sec 0-60 mph (7.3 sec 0-62 mph) - Kia EV6 Long Range RWD 5 sec 0-60 mph (5.2 sec 0-62 mph) - Kia EV6 Long Range AWD 3.4 sec 0-60 mph (3.5 sec 0-62 mph) - Kia EV6 GT |
| Max Speed |
115 mph (185 km/h) - Kia EV6 Standard Range RWD 115 mph (185 km/h) - Kia EV6 Long Range RWD 117 mph (185 km/h) - Kia EV6 Long Range AWD 161 mph (260 km/h) - Kia EV6 GT |
| transmission | Single-speed Single-speed |
BATTERY
| Capacity |
60.3 kWh total - Kia EV5 Standard Range FWD 81.4 kWh total - Kia EV5 Long Range FWD 81.4 kWh total - Kia EV5 Long Range FWD 81.4 kWh total - Kia EV5 GT 63 kWh total - Kia EV6 Standard Range RWD 84 kWh total - Kia EV6 Long Range RWD 84 kWh total - Kia EV6 Long Range AWD 84 kWh total - Kia EV6 GT |
| Tech |
Liquid-cooled Li-ion (400V type)
Liquid-cooled Lithium-ion Polymer 523V (800V type) - Kia EV6 Standard Range RWD Liquid-cooled Lithium-ion Polymer 697V (800V type) - Kia EV6 Long Range RWD Liquid-cooled Lithium-ion Polymer 697V (800V type) - Kia EV6 Long Range AWD Liquid-cooled Lithium-ion NCM 697V (800V type) - Kia EV6 GT |
| Range |
336 mi WLTP - Kia EV5 Long Range AWD
266 mi WLTP (237 mi EPA) - Kia EV6 Standard Range RWD 347 mi WLTP (319 mi EPA) - Kia EV6 Long Range RWD 324 mi WLTP (295 mi EPA) - Kia EV6 Long Range AWD 280 mi WLTP (231 mi EPA) - Kia EV6 GT |
| Consumption |
264 Wh/mi WLTP - Kia EV6 Standard Range RWD 272 Wh/mi WLTP - Kia EV6 Long Range RWD 285 Wh/mi WLTP - Kia EV6 Long Range AWD 336 Wh/mi WLTP - Kia EV6 GT |
| Recuperation |
Yes
Yes, with steering wheel paddles |
| Heat Pump | |
| AC Charging |
Type 2 7 kW Type 2 11 kW Type 2 11 kW, 0-100% in 8 h 45 min |
| DC Charging |
CCS, 30-80% in 27 min - Kia EV5 Standard Range FWD CCS, 30-80% in 27 min - Kia EV5 Long Range FWD CCS, 140 kW max, 30-80% in 27 min - Kia EV5 Long Range FWD CCS, 140 kW max, 10-80% in 30 min - Kia EV5 GT CCS 195 kW max, 10-80% in 18 min - Kia EV6 Standard Range RWD CCS 258 kW max, 10-80% in 18 min - Kia EV6 Long Range RWD CCS 258 kW max, 10-80% in 18 min - Kia EV6 Long Range AWD CCS 258 kW max, 10-80% in 18 min - Kia EV6 GT |
| Others |
Vehicle to load (V2L) Vehicle to grid (V2G) Vehicle to load (V2L), Vehicle to vehicle (V2V) 250V electrical outlet (3.5 KW max) |
BODY
| Type | 5 door SUV, 5 seats 5 door crossover, 5 seats |
| Platform | E-GMP E-GMP |
| Dimensions | 4615 x 1875 x 1715 mm (181.7 x 73.8 x 67.5 in) 4695 x 1880 x 1550 mm (184.8 x 74.0 x 61.0 in) |
| Wheelbase | 2750 mm (108.3 in) 2900 mm (114.2 in) |
| Clearance | 155 mm (6.1 in) |
| Weight |
EU: 1870 kg unladen - Kia EV5 Standard Range FWD
EU: 1855 kg unladen, 2405 kg gross (US: 1874 kg curb, 2320 kg GVWR) - Kia EV6 Standard Range RWD EU: 1950 kg unladen, 2495 kg gross (US: 1995 kg curb, 2475 kg GVWR) - Kia EV6 Long Range RWD EU: 2060 kg unladen, 2600 kg gross (US: 2100 kg curb, 2580 kg GVWR) - Kia EV6 Long Range AWD EU: 2220 kg unladen, 2660 kg gross (US: 2215 kg curb, 2650 kg GVWR) - Kia EV6 GT |
| Suspension | Front MacPherson struts, rear multi-link |
| Wheels | R18, R19, R20 R19, R20, R21 |
| Trunk/Boot | EU: 490 l, 1290 l max (US: 691 l, 1322 l max) |
| Frunk/Bonnet | Yes 52 l |
| Towing |
Yes
EU: 750 kg unbraked, 750 kg braked - Kia EV6 Standard Range RWD EU: 750 kg unbraked, 1800 kg braked (US: 1225 kg braked) - Kia EV6 Long Range RWD EU: 750 kg unbraked, 1800 kg braked (US: 1225 kg braked) - Kia EV6 Long Range AWD EU: 750 kg unbraked, 1800 kg braked (US: 1225 kg braked) - Kia EV6 GT |
DISPLAYS
| Centre |
12.3" touchscreen
12.3" touchscreen |
| Driver's Display | 12.3" 12.3" |
| Head-Up | Yes Yes, with augmented reality |
COMFORT
| Seats |
Heated, ventilated with massage front seats
Heated and cooled front seats, heated outer rear seats |
| Roof |
Glass sunroof
Panoramic glass roof, tilt & slide |
| Parking Aids |
Front and rear sensors, 360 camera, reversing camera
Front and rear sensors, 360 camera, reversing camera, remote park assist |
| Connectivity |
Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
Wired Android Auto and Apple CarPlay |
| Others | 3-zone climatronic |
SAFETY
| Airbags | Airbags: front, side, rear, head airbag system, driver's knee airbag 10 airbags: front, center, side, rear, head airbag system |
| Driving Aids | Front radar, cameras, 12 front/rear sensors. Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist, Lane Keeping Assist, Lane Following Assist, Driver Attention Warning, High Beam Assist, Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist, Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist, Autonomous Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Recognition, Reverse Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist, Front/Rear Parking Distance Warning, Safe Exit Assist Front radar, several cameras. Forward/Rear collision avoidance assist, Autonomous emergency braking with pedestrian recognition, Blind spot detection, Rear cross traffic alert, Safe exit assist, Front/side/rear parking collision avoidance assist, Remote Smart Parking Assist 2.0, Lane Following Assist 2.0 |
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