Prices for the new Kia EV5 mid-size electric SUV have been revealed

The EV5 is expected to go on sale in New Zealand in the coming months, with a prototype rolling into showrooms in the region during April and May. It seems that only the long-range versions will be offered in the country, with an 88.1 kWh battery for a WLTP range of 540 km (~335 miles) and a DC charging speed of 141 kW. The entry-level light is a front-wheel drive model with a 160kW engine and up to 310Nm Standard features include cruise control, Kia’s Highway Driving Assist 2 and front and rear parking sensors. The Light+ is priced from NZ$70,450 and adds more advanced features such as a 360-degree camera, eye tracking and smart parking assist.

The next models are Earth FWD and Earth AWD, with the latter adding a second 70kW engine at the rear, for a total output of 230kW and 480Nm of torque. Compared to the Light trims, there are more upgrades here, such as heated front seats, a head-up display and a Vehicle to load (V2L) feature. The Earth FWD and Earth AWD retail for A$75,450 and A$80,450 respectively. Above the column EV5 GT It costs NZ$85,450 and is expected to have a combined output of 313 hp from the two engines and a 0 to 60 mph (~100 km/h) acceleration time of 6.5 seconds. Kia EV5 specifications for other countries such as Australia, Canada and Mexico may be similar.