2025 Kia EV5

2025 Kia EV5 GT-Line AWD (230 kW / 1-speed), along with how it stacks up vs its rivals, especially in the Aussie market. If you want I can also list comparisons to other models.

?? What’s good / strengths

Value & Features for the Price

The GT-Line is well-spec’d: 20-inch alloys, auto-flush door handles, panoramic sunroof, AR head-up display, wireless phone charging, Bose sound system etc.

Comes with lots of safety & d assistance tech: AEB for pedestrians/cyclists, lane-keep, lane change assist, adaptive cruise with stop-and-go, blind-spot cameras/rear cross-traffic, etc. ANCAP 5 stars.

Strong Performance

The AWD dual motor gives 230 kW and ~480 Nm torque. Decent 0-100 km/h in ~6.1-6.3 seconds.

Good pulling power and overtaking ability.

Range & Battery

Uses a relatively large battery for the segment, about 88.1 kWh usable, which gives a quoted WLTP range of ~470 km for the GT-Line. Real-world tends to be less but still respectable.


The battery chemistry is lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP), which has benefits in terms of battery safety and longevity.

Practical & Family Friendly

Spacious interior, good visibility.


Many niceties: V2L (vehicle-to-load) external and internal sockets to run appliances. Heated/cooled seats, massage functions etc.

Looks like Kia has tuned the ride & handling for Aussie roads.

Warranty & Support

Kia offers 7-year / unlimited km new-vehicle warranty in Australia.


EV components usually covered for 7 years / 150,000 km.


Ride & Handling

Body control / stability at speed or over undulating roads gets criticisms.



The GT-Line gives you extra amenities, but incremental improvements over lower trims may not justify the price for all buyers.

Tech / D Assist Quirks

Some annoyances from owners: overactive warning beeps, speed-sign recognition misreads, d-assist features that feel intrusive or inconsistent.


Some expectations of convenience features (like remembering one’s seat/regen mode/drive mode) are not always met.

Charging Limitations

AC charging is somewhat slow in some cases (depending on supply), especially for top trims.

DC fast charging rate is decent, but some competitors already exceed it, particularly in high-voltage architectures. If you often depend on ultra-fast charging, this might be a factor.

Think about resale value & support: being a newer car, some accessories, spare parts, etc. may be less common at first.

Overall, the 2025 EV5 GT-Line AWD is a very strong offering in its segment: excellent features, good performance, competitive (though not class-leading) range, and solid warranty.