Kia EV5: Compact Electric SUV with Ample Space and Innovative Technologies

Key Features and Technologies

• Developed with European customer needs in mind, especially young families.
• Features the latest Kia infotainment system with Over-the-Air (OTA) updates, AI-powered voice recognition, digital car key, and advanced driver assistance systems.
• Offers a lounge-like interior with high seating comfort and a spacious cargo area with a completely flat loading floor up to two meters long.

Note: Specifications provided are preliminary for the European market. Final specifications for the German market will be available on press.kia.com/de prior to market launch. Energy consumption data is pending homologation and will be determined immediately before market launch.

Design and Interior

The Kia EV5 enters the competitive compact SUV segment in Europe, combining Kia's 'Opposites United' design philosophy with practical qualities and electric mobility innovations. It features a powerful, angular silhouette, a distinctive D-pillar, and Kia's signature 'Star Map' lighting graphics. The design is both striking and aerodynamic, complemented by 18-inch wheels on the base model and 19-inch wheels on the GT-line trim.

The cabin is designed for practicality. Rear seats can be folded completely flat to create a generous, level loading space of up to two meters. An extendable storage compartment in the center console and other organizational features make the EV5 suitable for both city driving and outdoor activities.

The interior offers a lounge-like experience with high seating comfort, including massage functions for the driver, four-way adjustable lumbar support, and seat heating and ventilation. Sustainable materials are used throughout, such as recycled PET plastic for seat covers and carpets, bio-foam in seat cushions, and BTX-free paint.

Performance and Range

The EV5 is built on the E-GMP platform with 400-volt technology. The long-range version with an 81.4 kWh battery offers a range of up to 530 kilometers (WLTP, with 18-inch wheels). It can charge from 10% to 80% in just 30 minutes at a high-speed charging station under optimal conditions.

Effective energy recuperation contributes to the EV5's range. The 'i-Pedal 3.0' system allows for one-pedal driving, and the 'Smart Regeneration System Plus' enhances energy efficiency and comfort by using navigation data to proactively adjust braking and speed, minimizing the need for brake pedal use.

A new generation of battery heating and cooling ensures efficient cabin warming and maintains optimal battery capacity even in low temperatures, guaranteeing reliable performance across various climates.

Advanced Features

• Bidirectional Charging: The EV5 supports 'Vehicle-to-Load' (V2L) functionality, acting as a powerful 220-volt power source (max. 3.6 kW) for external devices. It is also hardware-ready for 'Vehicle-to-X' (V2X) technologies, enabling V2H and V2G when infrastructure and regulations permit.
• Infotainment: The 'Connected Car Navigation Cockpit' (ccNC) features a panoramic display integrating a digital instrument cluster and navigation system (two 12.3-inch screens) and a 13.5-cm touchscreen for climate control. OTA updates and digital upgrades via the Kia Connect Store ensure the EV5 stays current with new features and services.
• Navigation: The system offers precise online navigation with live map information updated weekly.
• Climate Control: A three-zone climate control system provides maximum comfort for all occupants.
• Convenience Features: Includes a digital car key ('Digital Key 2.0'), fingerprint recognition, and an optional Harman/Kardon® premium sound system.

Safety and Driver Assistance

Safety is a top priority for European drivers. The EV5 features a highly rigid body structure and seven airbags. It is equipped with the latest driver assistance systems, including:

• Front Collision-Avoidance Assist 2.0: Monitors cross-traffic at intersections and helps prevent collisions with vehicles in adjacent lanes, including evasive steering maneuvers.
• Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist: Monitors rear traffic during lane changes or when parking and provides direct visibility into blind spots via side cameras.
• Highway Driving Assist 2.0: Features hands-on detection and can autonomously perform lane changes. It also uses navigation data to reduce speed before curves.
• Lane Following Assist 2.0: Keeps the vehicle centered in its lane, using the preceding vehicle as a reference point when lane markings are absent.
• Remote Smart Parking Assist 2.0: Detects suitable parking spaces and maneuvers the vehicle in and out autonomously, even when the driver is outside the vehicle.

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About Kia

Kia is a global mobility brand with a vision to create sustainable mobility solutions for consumers, communities, and societies worldwide. Founded in 1944, Kia has approximately 52,000 employees globally, operates in around 200 markets, and has production facilities in six countries, selling about three million vehicles annually. Kia is a pioneer in popularizing electrified and battery-electric vehicles and is developing diverse mobility services to encourage millions of people globally to explore the best ways to move.

The brand slogan, 'Movement that inspires,' reflects Kia's commitment to inspiring consumers through its products and services.

In the German market, Kia began its sales operations in 1993 through Kia Deutschland. The wholly-owned subsidiary, based in Frankfurt am Main, has nearly doubled its sales since 2010. In 2024, Kia achieved a market share of 2.4% in Germany overall and 3.1% for pure electric vehicles.

Kia Europe, the company's European sales and marketing organization, is also based in Frankfurt and serves 39 markets. Half of all Kia vehicles sold in Europe are produced in Europe, with a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Zilina, Slovakia, operating since 2006 with an annual capacity of 350,000 vehicles.

Since 2010, Kia has offered a 7-year manufacturer's warranty (max. 150,000 km) on all new cars sold in Europe.

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