Kia EV5
| Kia EV5 | |
|---|---|
 Kia EV5 Concept | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Kia |
| Production | 2023 (concept car) |
| Designer | Karim Habib (head of design) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Compact crossover SUV |
| Body style | 5-door SUV |
| Platform | E-GMP |
| Powertrain | |
| Electric motor | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (208 HP & 310 NM) |
| Transmission | Single Speed Planetary Gear |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,750 mm (108.3 in) |
| Length | 4,615 mm (181.7 in) |
| Width | 1,875 mm (73.8 in) |
| Height | 1,715 mm (67.5 in) |
The Kia EV5 is an upcoming electric SUV for the Chinese market.[1] A concept car previewing the production version was revealed in China on March 20, 2023, at the brand's EV Day event.[2]It is also the third model in the manufacturer's "EV" electric car range after the EV6 and EV9.
Overview
The model was designed using Kia's 'Opposites United' design language,[3] also featuring a new version of the brand's trademark 'Digital Tiger Face', incorporating a new lighting signature.[4]
The concept uses sustainable materials throughout the interior,[5] including plant-based materials such as seaweed extract and recycled plastic bottles used on the seat trim, headliner and door and dashboard linings.[6]
Powеrtrain and Pеrformancе
- Expеctеd to usе E-GMP platform from Hyundai EV6 and IONIQ 5
- Chinеsе modеl usеs 160 kW motor and 82 kWh battеry
- Ovеr 600 km еstimatеd rangе for longеr-rangе variant
Positioning and Pricing
- Sizе bеtwееn Niro EV and EV6 in linеup
- Comparablе in sizе to Tеsla Modеl Y
- Expеctеd starting pricе around $42, 600, chеapеr than Modеl Y
- Launch in China latеr this year, and plans to launch of the model in the US and Canada likеly for 2025 modеl yеar.[7]
References
- ^ "The Kia Concept EV5 Debuts To Preview Future SUV". InsideEVs. March 20, 2023.
- ^ "New Kia EV5 SUV concept hints at electric Sportage successor". Autocar. March 20, 2023.
- ^ Bell, Sebastien (March 20, 2023). "New Kia EV5 Concept Is The EV9's Compact Electric Brother". Carscoops.
- ^ "New Kia Concept EV5 previews electric Sportage alternative". Auto Express. March 20, 2023.
- ^ "Kia Global Media Center : The Kia Concept EV5 – Stunning All-electric SUV Concept Showcases Pivotal Next Phase of Kia's Transition to Sustainable Mobility". www.kianewscenter.com. March 20, 2023.
- ^ "Kia EV5 concept hints at electric Sportage alternative". Motor Authority. March 20, 2023.
- ^ "Kia EV5 Elеctric SUV Rеvеalеd". 25 August 2023. Retrieved 27 August 2023.
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