2024 Kia EV5 first look: Everything you need to know about this electric SUV!

Kia is about to launch an affordable EV that won't be restricted in supply. It's the 2024 Kia EV5 and it's set to take on things like the Tesla Model Y. It'll be made in China and they expect supply to be plentiful.
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Intro: 00:00
Exterior: 01:02
Charging: 02:50
Interior: 07:09
Power Figures: 10:59
Verdict: 13:20
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[@pauld6556]

Was specifically waiting for your review of this Paul. Great as always. Will be on my new car list when I go electric in a few years.

[@dane9193]

I really hope this comes to the United States. This is something I would strongly consider buying and fits all my check boxes for what I'm looking for in a vehicle.

[@crewdogger]

Only if it gets made anywhere but China. Tariffs on Chinese made EVs are high.

[@matthewflakes1481]

It’s not, there was an article in the Inflation Reduction Act that blocked this vehicle and several others that are produced in Asia.

[@trstnhn]

@@crewdogger Hyundai Kia make EVs in the US.

[@crewdogger]

@@trstnhn true but this model is built exclusively in China.

[@trstnhn]

@@crewdogger That's probably for that region. They'll probably open up production lines for it in the US once they start preparing to sell them in the US.

[@RichardHilditch]

Good to see the EV5 being prepared in RH drive. Did you find out if they will be shipping it to the UK?

[@Ailunzza]

I’m an Australian living in Korea and I’m so jealous that Australia gets this before Korea!! :(

[@phillroo7871]

I'm an Australia living in Korea and I'm very DISSAPOINTED that KIA is producing in China, and wow comes with Wichat, really, oh no way

[@jansenwilder1335]

At least Genesis is selling openly in S.korea. I saw a Genesis dealer in Perth.. Worth a look.

[@haotiantan3450]

@@phillroo7871So is Tesla. What’s your point?

[@veichelis]

@@phillroo7871 wont have wechat in the aussie version

[@acde9355]

@@phillroo7871 Making the EV in China is the only way to compete with Tesla and BYD since both manufacturers make their EVs in China. The Chinese-sourced EV battery is both technically better and affordable. I believe that all EVs priced above 65k do not use a Chinese-sourced battery, suggesting that it is pretty hard to cut the price to be lower than 65k and still provide a decent driving range without a Chinese-sourced battery.

[@BCBoatsAndCanoes]

Thanks for the sneak peak, greetings from the Netherlands

[@daineseboy78]

Did Harold Scruby get involved with that light strip at the front? Haha.

[@digitalxtremehg]

Just got my EV6 Wind AWD and I love it.

[@Lifecoach7Ra]

After two years I just made the first regular service and had absolutely no problems. First car in 54 years that in two years just needed 4 wheel changes as we have hard winters in Swiss mountains where we live. And a had mostly potent German premium in similar performance classes so also TCO is far from used. It’s one of our cheapest cars besides our Tesla business fleet. Including investments for PV and powerwall and 11 kWh chargers (we charge in 10 seconds and have climatized car in the morning) since our first Tesla in 2008 we started to safe (inflation included) a high 30% on car cost and had nearly no more downtimes. Also we are FREE from manipulative oil prices and petrol or diesel from politically questionable sources working against our interests of democracy, religion and freedom and war!

[@JohnCap523]

The hook on the dash is a cable retainer for charging cables. There’s two of them on either side of the console in EV6.

[@scottrob2176]

@paulmaric wonder why the (FUN POLICE) light bar was nixed when a BYD Atto3, a Hyundai Staria, VW polo/golf all have ( or can have) a very similar light bar with out affecting pedestrian impaction..!!!

[@Hoochiemamma72]

Any mention on the fridge/heating section in the middle console tray or was this one without it?

[@gregb1599]

GT Line has it

[@Njjffhkk]

Nice video Paul More affordable starting at 60K + on road costs ?? Kia better sharp up there prices

[@narcisoatienza4839]

What is the voltage/amps of the portable charger which comes with the EV5?

[@AeroDr]

All other publications mention the AWD dual-motor and long-range models both carrying 88kWh batteries...can you recheck that Paul?

[@peterburdett8131]

Needs to be under $60K to compete

[@user-ei7zv8uu1y]

The hybrid Sportage is over 60, so expect about 80K for this.

[@TheMelbournelad]

@@user-ei7zv8uu1ynonsense. This is to compete with model y. So just over $60k or right on it if they go super keen pricing.

[@lordfluxington]

@@user-ei7zv8uu1y Ouch!

[@amrindersingh3949]

Base model will be around 65k

[@hxxxhyyy3208]

@@amrindersingh3949 Model Y is 65k now, why pick EV5 over Model Y?

[@ykc16888]

That magnetic pads on back of second row seats are just such a clever design. It shows Kia pays a lot of attention to details and really wants to make a car for users. Also, the airplane type table behind passenager seat was great.

[@jackfieldsjack1061]

Looks better and should. Drive better than the slow toyota RAV 4 hybrid. Love the presentation

[@Lifecoach7Ra]

Hybrid what? Only fools still by far too complexe and stupid two incompatible systems which bring no real benefit especially with PHEV which mostly are a SCAM such as Diesel Tricks of ALL Germans were!

[@kelvpoon]

Smart way to make your thumbnail stand out. Well done!

[@adamolesiak6528]

I think the back turning indicators have are not visible well enough, they are tiny compared to the rest of the back light

[@tusia20_85]

I’m always excited to see what KIA is rolling out. This looks great but the narrow visibility from the driver’s seat of the dash screen is a bummer. You’d think they’d be a bit more detail oriented to notice this.

[@robfrith]

Great to see more EV choice - the 2024/25 year is going to be super interesting!

[@dann5515]

Im sure I've seen more car with the front LED line on the nose position like Atto 3, Merc etc... i dun understand why is it matter to australian police for the light line in front?

[@tyronemcgillick]

"more affordable" "but we dont know price yet"

[@jasoncollins1134]

I recently watched your i30 DCT review for the 3rd time and still wonder why you didn’t test the launch control with the low rpm setting and traction control ON, I think this would have shown the cars ability’s better that you trying to (self control) flooring it in the wet without those options engaged? Or perhaps you tried that but the car kept aborting launch control when you did?

[@stevemarshall5249]

I wouldn't buy ANY car with no spare wheel at all. I just don't think it's a practical proposition in Australia, except (maybe) for very small city-only cars, which this is definitely not. Weird thing is, that space under the boot floor could easily have been designed differently, to take one. Just dumb in my view.

[@duncanwallace7760]

I like it! Being able to take it camping and sleep inside is a great option, as well as just being able to store long things in it.

[@Antiguan_Dart]

Great review, thanks - only a view of the rear arm rest and any cupholders and the rear door cards for controls to rear passengers missing. And mention of comfort features to front passengers - heated seats and heated steering wheel presumably. Maybe relaxation seats and drivers massage?

[@gregb1599]

NZ GT Line gets everything you asked for, of course at an expensive price of $85,450 plus ORC with the Light model starting at $68k

[@Tzuau78]

Looks pretty good, price dependant… great review, thanks

[@kiae-nirodiariesencore4270]

Bonjour from France and thanks for a great review of this interesting car. I've owned an e-Niro since 2019 and it has been faultless. My local Kia dealer says we won't get the EV5 until next year, this may be because Kia have a plant in Slovakia and may produce it there to take full advantage of any European country incentives. We don't put tariffs on cars coming from China as the USA does but anything built in Europe will get incentives, certainly here in France. The key to EV5 success is of course making them in volume.

[@hskrgrad]

Don't really like the wheels but the rest of it looks pretty good.

[@mmmmwwwwYT2]

Does it come with a rear wiper?

[@aimanfitri0iv]

looks stunning just like the ev9 or looks like a mini ev9 love the looks 👏😄

[@livelifestyle2269]

Cooling seats?...... or do I buy BYD seal U (very similar)

[@nsnaqvi5289]

Im waiting for Seal U

[@gregb1599]

You mean the BYD that is only Seal in name? That also shares its platform with a Phev? That looks nothing like the real Seal! And is quite an old car now overseas

[@livelifestyle2269]

@@gregb1599 yep It's all about competition which is normally good for the consumer

[@greghudson9717]

I just saw a Tesla Model Y with after market cooled seat COVERS ! I don't know where they came from though sorry.

[@livelifestyle2269]

@@greghudson9717 dammm but what a great idea 💡

[@supertaufiqr]

Hi Paul, for boot space, instead of using the usual luggage, can you jump in it and show us how it fits u? 😅

[@alfstewart22]

Maybe how many KFC buckets it can fit. 🍗

[@hadtobe4502]

Thanks for mentioning VTL and VTH. It is an electric car and many presenters want to focus on seats, lights and range but lose the fact that people buy these cars for energy efficiency especially to be able to connect to their solar panels etc.

[@justinseau]

Don’t get too excited about V2H as there’s no standard in Australia, or even for the CCS2 charge port in the world, yet.

[@Alaster-]

​@@justinseauIt's common sense to have full functional v2g (not just v2l - which is basically a joke) and mandating chargers have the capability to accept it. Therefore our govt's will sit on this for decades... Not holding any hope of there being a standard soon...

[@chrisPurtell-ee4zv]

Can it tow? If so what’s the max with electric brake controller fitted ?

[@gregb1599]

750kg unbraked 1250kg braked. I have pre release brochure.

[@Cyril_H]

Any news on the EV3? It is supposed to be released before the EV5. At least here in Europe.

[@manuhamoa]

Releasing 23 May 2024

[@mrheyfuckoff1]

Gotta say, in the world of EV's and tiny electric motors.. there is absolutely zero excuse to still be making FWD SUVs

[@tuppawareAU]

Cause you really need RWD for picking up kids from school and going to the shops? Its not a sports car

[@2010hyundaielantra]

@@tuppawareAU maybe make a hatchback?

[@speakatron5634]

@@2010hyundaielantra Yeah. Hopefully the EV2 and EV1 will be hatchbacks.

[@lanabulmer6360]

Love this suv. Loads of great features. Hoping for a reasonable price for Canadian market.

[@anthonybugge5220]

How is the light bar available in the Kona, Sonata, BYD and Volkswagen then?

[@slaps101]

Sounds like Paul got fed a nonsense answer from a rep

[@ravingmad765]

​@@slaps101So you know the vertical height of this light bar versus that of the models you named? You've made absolutely sure they are exactly the same? The noise shape is exactly the same (influences how a pedestrian hits the bonnet?). No. I didn't think so.

[@rtube03]

I'm already loving it.

[@davidberan9612]

Kia has been killing it design-wise lately, I wish them the best. I just wish they made similarly sharp looking vehicles as hybrids. The current ICE line-up is a bit dull. Great review, thanks for it!

[@DawsonMagic7]

When battery range surpasses hybrid range they will become obsolete

[@fatphoca5009]

The moveable platform in the boot is superb. If you need to keep getting your cables out and the luggage is in the way just leave the cables in the frunk.

[@Richard-sl8we]

Agreed, frunk is ideal for cables. It's pretty big, 90 litres.

[@capacityJEM]

When will you review the Tank 500?

[@catalinalucianabajanaru7916]

I'd keep the charging cables in the frunk. And my kids' rollerblades in that back trunk lower box.

[@am_ma]

Tank 500 ultra review please.

[@unitedstates3068]

they published a written review (standard generic info) on the same day that everyone else did videos. My guess is they weren't invited to the launch.🤷

[@am_ma]

@@unitedstates3068 Even so I value their reviews what I need exactly is a braking test no one did it.

[@unitedstates3068]

@@am_ma looking for a handstand again like the t300?

[@am_ma]

@@unitedstates3068 No but a bad review to the Tank 300 handling the braking left me wondering what about the Tank 500 does it overcome that problem ?

[@rolandtb3]

More head and leg room than the EV3. Pricing, range and model options. Ride, noise, tire size options. 400 V architecture, different battery compositions and features. Like the fold down, second row seats. Payload on the roof? Vehicle payload and towing capacity. Accessories available?

[@balisingh143]

Heated and cooled seats?

[@gregb1599]

Heated on the Earth model, heated, ventilated, massage and relaxation front seats including foot rest on the GT Line

[@Bazball-vg2bh]

What's the sell on value ? . Not really a second hand market after all these years . How long do the batteries last ?

[@xanderridsdaletv9938]

I wonder if the ev5 and ev9 design language will influence the new kia ute or will they steal some stuff from the ranger?

[@maru5373]

Exterior wise I have heard that it will look a lot like the Kia Mohave, a 3rd row suv for the Korean market. I think carexpert has mentioned it on one of their videos as well.

[@grandandroid6283]

Why didn't you do a performance test inside the showroom? 😂😂

[@CarExpertAus]

We wanted to do the reverse speed test but didn’t want to spoil the full review when it comes out

[@grandandroid6283]

@@CarExpertAus 🤣🤣🤣

[@Banyan314]

like the look of this vehicle. Looking forward to the EV3 as an E Niro replacement. Love the HUD and cabin set up with real buttons and driver display. Just wondering about a heat pump as standard ?

[@gregb1599]

Trust me this EV5 is the end of both the EV6 and Niro! Price alone will kill them both and standard tech is very impressive on all models, no longer do you have to buy the GT Line to get things like 360 degree camera or a heatpump they are standard on the Light plus and Earth respectively.

[@speakatron5634]

Yeah, I'm looking forward to a proper look at the EV3!

[@dcvariousvids8082]

Hyundai’s Kona & Kia’s Niro nailed it with efficiency and range. But since both of the aforementioned, they’ve gone for the US market model. That being, include everything, built like a brick on wheels, don’t bother with range and to hell with efficiency. So long as the Yanks can class it as SUV and it looks like an IBC on wheels.

[@JoeyBlogs007]

Nice design, but no glove box a big mistake.

[@maxlodewyk_na]

G’day Paul. When are you guys doing a review on the new Triton? We’ve been waiting. Thanks.

[@CarExpertAus]

Hopefully in the next few weeks.

[@maxlodewyk_na]

@@CarExpertAus thank you. 🙏🏾

[@user-yb2tp4qf1r]

I am confused. On it's official announcement of the EV5, Kia said it's based on the same E-GMP, so what is the story behind this new FWD platform?

[@IanMcc1000]

EGMP is alreay RWD and AWD. Could it be as simple as putting the RWD motor up front?

[@northlabbi]

Ground clearance? And could a 6ft (183cm) tall person do car camping when rear seats folded down?

[@TheBorsMistral]

Absolutely hate how the battery is sticking out as if bolted on the bottom as an afterthought.

[@simonjackson286]

Price aside, how does it compare to the 2024 Kona electric?

[@gregb1599]

A lot more standard equipment even on the lower trim. How about 360 degree camera on the Light plus model? Auto parking is also standard on the Light plus, Earth gets heated seats heatpump, V2L and option of AWD. Let's not forget the GT Line wow they threw everything at that model! Fingerprint recognition to start the car glass roof heated ventilated massage and relaxation front seats including foot rest. The car will also support OTA as well as an app to control the car. All models get the same 88kwh battery

[@jamiehalifax4954]

I'm waiting for the ev2

[@madopado]

Nice looking car.

[@phoarey]

Entry level Model Y is about $55k in Aus atm.

[@amode8761]

1:23 - re. the front light bar does it’s removal for safety reasons in Australia apply to all cars… I’m not a fan of front light bars at all

[@greghudson9717]

Any yet BYD Atto 3, and many Mercedes model have light bars here in Australia. Weird.

[@ravingmad765]

​@@greghudson9717So you know the vertical height of this light bar versus that of the models you named? You've made absolutely sure they are exactly the same? The noise shape is exactly the same (influences how a pedestrian hits the bonnet?). No. I didn't think so.

[@greghudson9717]

@@ravingmad765 I don't know what the exact ADR's are, but it is irrelevant. All I know is I see many cars (and Hyundai iLoad vans) with light bars. Who knows if they are legal or not, and who really cares anyway (not me). I was merely making a comment about OTHER cars that already have lightbars. End of story.

[@GaryBuck]

Does it come with Kia Connect?

[@theairstig9164]

Hope not. At least I hope it can be turned off

[@gregb1599]

Yes it does and OTA

[@oawf5657]

beautiful, indeed

[@justanotherguy7798]

That dash hook is probably a purse hook.

[@appleblows1]

Sportahj looks cool.

[@anilkapoor2438]

My son Sunny kapoor purchase the KIA on 27 May in Victoria Melbourne Gifted his mother and sister family who Visited Melbourne 27 th may from INDIA Given Surprise. I am Sunny kapoor father in India crazy to ride KIA very soon visit Melbourne.

[@wayneli4070]

Just curious, will you guys review the latest TANK 500 by GWM anytime soon?

[@Richard-sl8we]

There are other KZbin channels in Australia that have tested the Tank 500, do some research.

[@wayneli4070]

@@Richard-sl8we But are they the top reviewers, okay?

[@shakeelali20]

That rule about the light bar up front makes no sense when you consider the entire VW lineup and plenty of other cars have them featured pretty prominently and are on sale in Australia right now.

[@JJ-vy2rh]

Why no spare tyre. Not enough charging in Qld

[@2sunnydaze]

Panoramic roofs need to be an option for Australia.

[@gregb1599]

GT Line in NZ gets that panoramic roof

[@OEMAUDIONZ]

want one!

[@faeinthebay]

I assume Kia has to remove the middle DRL section because the LEDs are stiffer than a plain piece of plastic. They should be able to engineer something better at some point...

[@Whyunounderstand]

Diesel sportage AWD cost me 45k drive away. I'm guessing it will be starting at least 60k for the entry model. Sportage just makes more sense unless you really feel like burning some extra sense for an inferior chinese built EV model.

[@kevinn1158]

2 thumbs up for your desert boots!! 😊 Wrt the EV5, the more powerful motor on the front? Ick. Also, 70kW battery? The Id4 has 82kW. I wonder what the range is. Here in Canada I'm not sure that size of battery with the AWD would sell. Or maybe we will get a different setup.

[@gregb1599]

Sucks for you Australians as here in NZ we only are getting one battery size that being 88kwh

[@Vincent-nx2mc]

Not sure when you made the video, Model Y in AUS now is $56K

[@willielarsson9651]

The EV9 looked like a mean transformer thing... this really hasnt got the same road menace

[@findinggspots6441]

Looks great. Dual motor would be good if the price is right. But how annoying will the safety features be? If not intrusive noise wise, this could be a good seller for KIA!

[@radiotowers1159]

Like a big Nero EV..nice

[@monkeysezbegood]

Love it

[@jake_sabrwolf9795]

If anyone is wondering the EV5 is not coming to the US market but will be available in Mexico and Canada. The only vehicle that may enter the US market is the EV3. The US Inflation reduction Act kinda through a wrench into Kia's plan to sell the EV5 in the states due to where I'll be manufactured.

[@TerryHickey-xt4mf]

the mg zs ev has a sun roof and it opens, and there is also a sun screen, so as one of the cheaper evs around it aint too bad........

[@chawpino8320]

Looks like a blue brick. Isn't a decent drag coefficient necessary for good range?

[@gathonar]

Nice a smaller EV9 or Bigger EV3. I do like the EV5...

[@coldude2559]

I'm liking it 😄

[@purplehazeffc]

Hi Paul. A bit off topic here. Give that the ex Holden proving ground is going to be up for sale. And given that of course that's where you guys do the majority of your reviews. How does that look for reviews going forward?? If/when sold. Also given the high profile of the Investors in CarExpert. Have they thought about purchasing the ground?? On the EV5. It will need to be $10k less than the Tesla Model Y for the base spec. For it to seriously challenge for sales.

[@SirGregoryFamilyYouTube]

Good question as this aspect of Paul's reviews sets it apart from all the other superficial reviewers in Australia.

[@JYLFishing]

Finally a worthy competitor to Model Y!

[@SirGregoryFamilyYouTube]

One difference is Tesla has runs on the board. In terms of reliability and resale value, their models are a known quantity. We don't know how the Chinese KIA will compare until it's been selling here for a couple of years. One thing going in KIA's favour is its dealer network, as mentioned by Paul.

[@user-jw4nz8km2x]

Why would you have a problem of the boot underfloor having cable there? You gotta be sliglty on the dumb side to waste the frunk which is literally made for the cables and truck is for having luggage.

[@Vahndamme]

No NMC possible kinda disappoints me.. sure NMC is better with 80% max charge.. more like 75% but for everyday use, you usually don't need more. I can keep my car with NMC at 50% all the time.. so yeah.. LFP is good, esp today's LFP but if I could choose, I'd prefer NMC over LFP.. seen too many videos from Doctors in battery tech and my take away from it is that a proper managed NMC is superior..

[@johnnyonline]

I think my family would LOVE one of these. Presently driving an MG4 and either want something more affordable like a BYD Seagull if it ever comes here or this which is a bit more aspirational for a lower income earner like myself.

[@shrinidhvyas6094]

It will be a good competition to model y

[@phatdao2000]

please test toyota camry ascent sport 2024

[@AutaSupercar]

The 2024 Kia EV5 is an upcoming electric vehicle from Kia that promises to be a game-changer in the world of EVs. With a futuristic and stylish design, the EV5 is expected to have a range of up to 300 miles on a single charge, making it a practical option for daily commutes and long road trips alike. The car is also expected to come with advanced features such as wireless charging, smart driving assistance, and a spacious interior with plenty of legroom and cargo space. Overall, the 2024 Kia EV5 is shaping up to be a highly anticipated addition to the EV market, offering a combination of style, comfort, and performance that is sure to impress.

[@slaps101]

12:34 you could say You're robbing Peter to pay Paul..😊

[@SirGregoryFamilyYouTube]

Only 400V unlike the 800V EV6/EV9 Not the same E-GMP platform as the EV6/EV9 Different battery Made in China Is it really a KIA?

[@jackcalow2430]

plenty of companies build cars not in their home countries is a ford ranger built in thailand really a ford?

[@SirGregoryFamilyYouTube]

@@jackcalow2430 That's an equally good question.

[@trazyntheinfinite9895]

​@@jackcalow2430aye, the ranger works so it can't be.

[@fishndive1961]

​@@jackcalow2430the difference is they build the same design globally. This is more of a badge engineered model.

[@Antiguan_Dart]

I suspect the shift from EGMP, from NMC battery, from RWD and from 800 v architecture is a money saving exercise - if it manifest as a product at a great price then jobs a good one but if not sadly a fail. Let’s hope the other offerings (EV3 and EV4) which Kia in 2020 announced would all be built on the EGMP are not compromised like this offering. We need competitive pricing to be driven by economies of scale, improved manufacturing technique and innovation leading to cheaper batteries not by compromise on materials, design or technology!

[@haze1123]

Love it, but not those 4-spoke style wheels. I would swap those immediately.

[@michaelswonderfulworld]

So when the battery goes flat and there is no working charger around you can sleep in it. Awesome...

[@ooops15]

It looks nice from outside but interior in that colour looks bad to me. Cheap plastic, many different angles and cuts. It's not so good. Maybe other colour would look better.

[@magichead79]

12:20 the front seats look like E.T.

[@twinrotors]

Ha. The mirrors are back! I knew it.

[@xan2242]

Lost me at the made in China part

[@SirGregoryFamilyYouTube]

Yes, likely to add a question-mark over this model for some potential customers.

[@kieranworland8662]

pretty much everything is made in China

[@SydneyEV]

cant have that front? Have the seen the Mazda CX series front knife edge verandah! if it comes under $70K, it will sell shizerloads!