Kia Reveals Three New Electric Vehicle Models, EV5 Suspicious Attention

EV5. (Doc. Kia Global)

JAKARTA - Kia Corporation revealed three new electric vehicle (EV) models at the Kia EV Day annual event in Korea, Thursday, October 12. The presence of these three models further strengthens Kia's ambitious global strategy to lead and accelerate the 'EV revolution'.

After successfully establishing itself as an electric vehicle brand with EV6 and EV9 launches, we are expanding the line of models with three models of small to medium electric vehicles, which provide more options and access to EVs to consumers.

The event featured EV5 debut, a compact electric SUV for millennials, as well as the introduction of two concept models, namely Kia Concept EV3 which is Kia EV9 in the form of a compact SUV, then Kia Concept EV4 brings back an electric sedan with a striking design.

The presence of EV5, EV4, and EV3 is called manufacturers aimed at introducing electric vehicles (EVs) at prices ranging from US$35.000 to US$50,000 of approximately Rp. 584 million to Rp. 783 million, in order to accelerate the widespread and affordable adoption of electric vehicles.

In addition to revealing product lines, the event also showcased Kia's EV strategy, which aims to improve customer convenience, reliability, and address general issues, including charging infrastructure.

"Kia is very focused on providing solutions to concerns that are still an obstacle in EV purchases. We will meet customer expectations by offering a full line of EVs with a wide selection of prices and increasing the availability of charging infrastructure," said Ho Sung Song, President and CEO of Kia, on the company's official website, October 12.

Back to EV5, this car is the third electric vehicle in the Kia product line and built on the Kia-only EV platform, E-GMP.

Kia EV5 comes with a unique SUV design, combining practicality, comfort, advanced technology, dynamic performance, and advanced security features. The EV5 interior is fully redesigned, offering a more living room-like interior space than conventional car cabins.

EV5 production will be carried out in China and Korea, and the Chinese market will have access to three variants: AWD's standards, distance, and distance.

The standard model, equipped with a 64 kWh battery and a 160 kW motor, has a driving range of about 530 km per charge according to the Chinese Light Vehicle Test standard. The long-distance model, with the same 88 kWh battery and 160 kW motor, aims to reach a range of 720 km per charge.

Meanwhile, the long-range AWD model will have an 88 kWh battery and a combined output of 230 kW, with a 160 kW front motor and a 70 kW rear motor. With the AWD model, Kia targets a driving range of about 650 km based on Chinese Light Vehicle Test standards. In addition, the model also has fast charging capabilities, enabling battery charging from 30% to 80% within 27 minutes.

In fact, Kia EV5 will also be available in the GT variant, which offers additional performance features and an interesting driving experience. More information about the GT EV5 trim will be revealed later.