Kia EV5 electric SUV's early debut

author: FutureCar Staff    

Kia's upcoming electric SUV, the Kia EV5, has made an early appearance in China, ahead of its official debut scheduled for 25 August. This new model follows the impressive EV6, which offers style, decent range, and good performance, although it may not be considered cheap, especially if you opt for the GT version.

The Kia EV5 was previewed a couple of months ago with a concept and is now set to make its debut later this month. However, it has been revealed a bit earlier than expected. The photo of the EV5, sourced from information delivered to the Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) for homologation purposes, shows that it looks very similar to the concept.

While the EV5 retains the same overall design as the concept, there are a few notable differences. It now features actual door handles, which is a practical improvement. The wheel design remains the same, albeit smaller, and it also has actual door mirrors. The lights have been slightly altered, but the overall design remains unchanged.

In terms of size, the EV5 is comparable to the Sportage and is built on Kia's E-GMP Platform. It is equipped with a single electric motor at the front, delivering 215bhp and 229lb/ft of torque. The battery pack, expected to be 82kWh, is BYD's ‘Blade' Lithium iron phosphate (LFE) battery pack. Additionally, an AWD model with an extra motor on the back is expected to be released in the future.

The Kia EV5 is set to make its official debut on 25 August in China.

FutureCar Staff