Due to tax rules, Kia cannot launch the China-made EV5 in the United States ... although instead of the 2WD single-motor on the Air, they get an AWD bi-motor setup that generates 230 kilowatts ...

2025 Kia EV5. Photo: Supplied The EV5 Air is powered by a 160kW/310Nm electric motor driving the front wheels. It’s available with a 64.2kWh battery providing 400km of WLTP range or an 88.1kWh ...

The EV5 was first introduced at the Chengdu Motor Show last August as a “family-friendly” mid-size electric SUV. Kia launched the EV5 in China last November with starting prices of around $ ...

All batteries in the EV5 will use a lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery chemistry, sourced from Chinese giant BYD. In China, ...