Kia EV5 Export from China — Specs & Quote

Why this model

What makes the Kia EV5 worth importing

01

Kia exports it from China officially

Yueda Kia began building the EV5 for export in April 2024, and Australia among others receives China-built cars through Kia's own channel. That means manufacturer warranty rather than parallel import.

02

720 km CLTC on the large battery

The 88.1 kWh pack delivers range well beyond most compact electric SUVs, which removes the charging objection in markets with thin infrastructure.

03

A globally credible Korean badge

Kia has real dealer networks and brand recognition across most of the world, which is a fundamentally different starting position from an unknown Chinese marque.

04

Practical boxy packaging

At 1,715 mm tall on a 2,750 mm wheelbase, the EV5 prioritises interior space over styling — which is what family and fleet buyers actually measure.

Specifications

Kia EV5 technical data

Manufacturer figures for the China-market car. Equipment and certification vary by trim, production batch and destination — we confirm the exact build sheet before the order is placed.

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Version	Power	Torque	Battery	Range	0–100	Drive
64.2 kWh — front motor BEV · single-speed	160 kW218 PS	310 Nm	64.2 kWh	530 km CLTC	—	FWD
88.1 kWh — long range BEV · single-speed	160 kW218 PS	310 Nm	88.1 kWh	720 km CLTC	—	FWD

A dash means the manufacturer does not publish that figure for this version — we do not estimate it. Range standards differ: CLTC and NEDC read higher than WLTP for the same car, so compare like with like when quoting against a European rival.

Body & dimensions

Production 2023–present

Body Compact electric SUV

Seats 5

Doors 5

Length 4615 mm

Width 1875 mm

Height 1715 mm

Wheelbase 2750 mm

Trim levels

·64.2 kWh — 530 km CLTC
·88.1 kWh — 720 km CLTC
·GT Line

Documented equipment

Exterior

Boxy SUV body
LED headlights
18" or 19" wheels
Roof rails

Interior

Large central touchscreen
Digital instrument cluster
Five-seat layout

Safety & platform

Kia driver assistance suite
Multiple airbags
Multi-camera parking

Only equipment documented by the manufacturer is listed. Trim levels differ by production batch — request the current configuration and colour sheet for your market.

About this model

Where the Kia EV5 sits in the market

The EV5 is Kia's compact electric SUV, built in China by Yueda Kia — 4,615 mm on a 2,750 mm wheelbase with 64.2 and 88.1 kWh batteries delivering 530 and 720 km CLTC from a 160 kW front motor producing 310 Nm.

The commercially important fact is that Kia exports it from China itself. Production for export began in April 2024, and markets including Australia receive China-built EV5 through Kia's official channel with manufacturer warranty. That puts it in a different category from most cars on this site: where Kia has appointed distribution you are competing with the manufacturer, but the model's homologation and credibility are already established. The independent opening is in markets Kia has not yet reached with this model.

Which version are you quoting?

Built in China by Yueda Kia and exported by Kia itself — production for export markets began in April 2024. Australia and other markets receive China-built cars officially.

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Before you order

What an importer must know about the Kia EV5

Both LHD and RHD exist — Australia receives China-built right-hand-drive EV5 officially. Because Kia runs its own export programme from China for this model, check first whether official distribution covers your destination: if it does, you compete with the manufacturer but the customer gets warranty; if not, parallel-export applies. Charging is GB/T on China-market cars and CCS2 on export specification. Range figures differ by standard — 530 and 720 km CLTC translate to considerably lower WLTP numbers, so quote the right one.

Market fit

Where the Kia EV5 sells

Based on documented export presence and how the vehicle suits local conditions — not a guarantee of homologation, which we confirm per market before you order.

Middle East

Kia has strong Gulf dealer networks and premium compact SUV demand; check whether official EV5 distribution has arrived yet.

Central Asia

Kia is a trusted badge across the region and 720 km CLTC covers the long distances there; official EV5 coverage is limited.

Southeast Asia

Kia has regional presence and electric incentives are expanding across several markets.

Latin America

Kia's regional standing is solid and compact SUVs are the volume segment.

How it works

From your Kia EV5 inquiry to your port

Every milestone tracked, every fee disclosed up front. Founder Cai reviews each order personally.

1 < 24 hours

Inquiry

Instant Inquiry Response
2 1-2 days

Order

Contract & Pro Forma Invoice
3 2-3 days

Production

Vehicle Sourcing & Allocation
4 3-5 days

Production

Pre-Shipment Inspection

All eight steps, with what you do and what we do at each → Export process

Kia EV5 FAQ

Questions importers ask about this model

Is this an official Kia export or a parallel import? +

Depends on your market, and it is worth checking first. Kia began building the EV5 in China specifically for export in April 2024, and markets including Australia receive those cars through Kia's own distribution with full manufacturer warranty. Where that official channel exists, competing with it is difficult. Where it does not, parallel-export applies and the car has no local warranty. We confirm which situation applies to your destination.

Which battery should I order? +

The 88.1 kWh at 720 km CLTC where distances are long or charging is sparse — the range is exceptional for a compact SUV. The 64.2 kWh at 530 km is entirely adequate for urban and suburban use and lands meaningfully cheaper. Both use the same 160 kW motor, so performance is identical; the choice is purely range against cost.

How does a Korean badge help compared with a Chinese one? +

Considerably, in most markets. Kia has spent decades building dealer networks and brand recognition, and buyers who hesitate over an unfamiliar Chinese marque accept Kia without question. Even where the car is a parallel import without warranty, general mechanical familiarity and parts channels for Kia exist in a way they do not for a new Chinese brand.

Can EV Auto Pro supply the Kia EV5 for export? +

Yes, with an honest caveat. Kia sells this model through official channels in China only, so export units move through China's parallel-export channel. We source the vehicles, handle export and destination-market documentation and shipping, and explain the warranty and after-sales position for your country before you commit. Tell us the quantity and destination and we will confirm feasibility and send a real quote.

What does a Kia EV5 quote include? +

We quote per confirmed configuration rather than publishing a fixed price we cannot hold. Every quote states the vehicle cost, inland transport, export handling, documentation and shipping separately, as EXW, FOB or CIF depending on your request — so you can see exactly what is and is not included before you commit to a deposit.

How is the vehicle checked before shipment? +

We check condition, appearance, mileage, configuration, battery status and basic functions before loading, and send you a photo and video report. If something does not match the specification you ordered, it is resolved before the unit is loaded rather than after it arrives at your port.

What warranty applies to an exported Kia EV5? +

Warranty policy depends on brand, model and destination country, and some manufacturer warranties are limited or void outside China. We explain the actual warranty position for your market before order confirmation rather than after, and we supply common spare and maintenance parts for units we have exported.

More on payment, shipping, documents and warranty in our full FAQ.

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