Kia EV5 electric SUV will make its global debut on August 25, know when it can be launched in India
The production variant of the Kia EV5 is going to get bigger 21-inch tires. Along with this, it can also be given a roof spoiler to improve aerodynamically. The Kia EV5 is likely to get a feature-loaded cabin. The company is going to present it at the Chengdu Motor Show in China on 25th August. Let's know about it.
South Korean carmaker Kia will unveil the production-spec EV5 SUV on August 25 at China's Chengdu Motor Show, which is the automaker's third EV product after the EV6 and full-size EV9 SUV. The SUV was first showcased as a concept earlier this year. Come, let's know about it.
The Kia EV5 will be powered by the modular e-GMP skateboard platform, which also underpins the EV6 and EV9. Meanwhile, Kia has announced that four other electric vehicles will be supported by the modular e-GMP skateboard platform by 2026.
The EV5 is likely to get the same powertrain options as the EV6. It is expected to come with a 75-80kWh battery pack with a maximum range of over 482 km.
The production variant of the Kia EV5 is going to get bigger 21-inch tires. Along with this, it can also be given a roof spoiler to improve aerodynamically. The Kia EV5 is likely to get a feature-loaded cabin. A touchscreen infotainment screen can be given in it.
Apart from this, many features similar to the already existing EV6 can be seen in the Kia EV5. However, no official announcement has been made by the company regarding this.
There is currently no information about the arrival of the Kia EV5 in India. However, Kia India has indicated that mass-market EVs will be introduced here by 2025. During this time it can be launched in the Indian market.
The Kia EV5 could challenge EVs like the Volkswagen ID.4, Toyota bZ4X, and the Nisan Ariya in the global market. Let us tell you that the production model of Kia EV5 will first enter the Chinese market.
