Australia and Thailand are set to be the first global markets to receive the China-made Kia EV5 with sales to start in June
Tax rules will prevent the EV5 from coming stateside, but there will be plenty of other new Kias to fill in for it
Entry-level versions of the EV5 are equipped with a 64.2 kWh BYD battery pack and have 329 miles of range
The EV5 will be produced in China and Korea, with small market variations between models
The teaser suggest that Kia will show concepts of the upcoming EV4 sub-compact SUV and another low-slung electric model
In a new video, a Kia EV5 test is spotted parked on the side of the road in Korea, where it can be scrutinized and pored over in the real world
The new model serves as an electric alternative to the Kia Sportage with EV9-inspired looks
The electric Kia EV5 gets concept looks, a single electric motor and a battery pack sourced from BYD
Electric powertrains could drastically alter the familiar shape of SUVs in the future
The EV9 will soon be joined by the EV5, a smaller crossover that will take its place as an electric alternative to the Sportage in Kia’s lineup
Kia plans to be selling 4.3 million vehicles annually by 2030 with 37% being all-electric
The Kia EV5 features swiveling seats, a constellation of lighting elements, and a “Digital Tiger Face”
