The Kia EV5’s price and further information have been revealed in a different nation. The electric car model was first introduced in China a year ago, and a few weeks ago, the company said that the version intended for the worldwide market was now being mass-produced. The Kia EV5, which can be ordered through dealers, is now expected to start at NZ$67,990 in New Zealand.
A prototype of the EV5 is now visiting showrooms in the region in April and May, and it is scheduled to go on sale in New Zealand in the coming months. It seems that only long-range models, with a 141 kW DC charging rate and an 88.1 kWh battery for a WLTP range of 540 km (~335 miles), will be available in the nation. Front-wheel drive Light, the entry-level variant, with a 160 kW motor that can provide up to 310 Nm of torque. Kia’s Highway Driving Assist 2, smart cruise control, and front and rear parking sensors are all standard equipment. At NZ$70,450, the Light+ adds more sophisticated capabilities like a 360-degree camera, a blind-spot view monitor, and remote smart park assistance.
Next in the line-up are the Earth FWD and Earth AWD, with the latter adding a second 70 kW motor at the rear for a total output of 230 kW and 480Nm torque. There are more upgrades here versus the Light trims, like heated front seats, a heads-up display and a Vehicle-to-load (V2L) feature. The Earth FWD and Earth AWD retail for NZ$75,450 and $80,450, respectively. The range-topping EV5 GT costs NZ$85,450 and is expected to have a combined 313hp output from the dual motors and a 0 to 60 mph (~100 kph) acceleration time of 6.5 seconds. The specifications of the Kia EV5 for other countries like Australia, Canada and Mexico are likely to be somewhat similar.
