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Kia Reveals the Sleek New EV5 for Europe with up to 329 Miles Range

EUROPE, JUL 8 – The European Kia EV5 offers a front-wheel-drive 214bhp motor with an 81.4 kWh battery delivering up to 329 miles of range and 30-minute fast charging, targeting the C-SUV market.

  • Kia launched the EV5, a family-oriented all-electric SUV, on July 9, 2025, targeting the European and Korean markets initially.
  • The launch follows Kia’s successful 2023 introduction of the EV5 in China and aims to expand accessible electric mobility globally across competitive segments.
  • The European EV5 features a single front-mounted 215 hp motor, an 81.4 kWh nickel-manganese-cobalt battery, a 329-mile WLTP range, and 30-minute fast charging.
  • Kia Europe's COO Sjoerd Knipping said the EV5 is “a cornerstone of Kia's European growth strategy,” while a 0-62 mph acceleration time of 8.4 seconds characterizes the vehicle.
  • Kia plans a global rollout in the second half of 2025, with advanced AWD and GT versions arriving in 2026, reinforcing the brand’s presence in key international markets.
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The NewsMarket broke the news in on Tuesday, July 8, 2025.
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