Kia EV5 launching in Australia as cheaper alternative to Tesla Model Y
Kia has unveiled the pricing of the EV5 in Australia. The electric SUV was originally due to launch in June, but this was delayed due to issues with the software and wheels. These appear to have been resolved, with the Air and Earth trims launching in the near future. Two GT-Line variants will then launch in December.
According to the Kia Australia website, drive away pricing for the EV5 starts from A$56,770 for the FWD Air Standard Range trim. This makes it cheaper than the Tesla Model Y, which has a drive away price of A$60,868. The FWD Air Long Range, which offers up to 555 km (~345 miles) rather than 400 km (~249 miles) WLTP range between charges, is priced at A$63,990. The AWD Earth trim, another long range model offering up to 500 km (~310 miles) range, costs A$69,990. As well as the second motor, the Earth also benefits from larger 19-inch alloy wheels, a power tailgate and an exterior vehicle-to-load (V2L) port compared to the Air.
The EV5 GT-Line and EV5 GT-Line Two-Tone are both priced at around A$77,990. These range-topping trims offer larger 20-inch alloy wheels, a heads-up display, blind-spot camera, a fingerprint authenticator and massage seats. It is worth noting that prices vary by region. It remains to be seen precisely when the Kia EV5 will launch in Australia or roll out to other markets.
