Kia EV5 vs Kia EV6

Updated October 2026 · Real-world figures, not WLTP

Kia EV5

EV5 81.4 kWh (MY26-27)

£39,345 · 255 mi

Wins 12 of 16

Kia EV6

EV6 Standard Range 2WD (MY25-27)

£39,235 · 214 mi

Wins 4 of 16

Our verdict

The Kia EV5 and Kia EV6 are both electric SUVs in the medium car class. The Kia EV5 starts at £39,345 in the UK and the Kia EV6 at £39,235, comparing the cheapest version of each.

The EV5 goes further, with about 255 miles of real-world range against 214 for the EV6. On top of that, it has the bigger boot (610 litres against 542) and is quicker, doing 0–62 mph in 8.4 s against 8.7 s.

The EV6 charges faster on a rapid charger (150 kW against 115 kW on average, 10–80%). On top of that, it uses less energy (3.6 mi/kWh against 3.3 mi/kWh).

There's little between them on price and warranty length (7 years).

Choose the Kia EV5 if you want the longest range and more boot space and the Kia EV6 if you want quicker charging stops and lower running costs.

Written from the figures below, comparing the cheapest UK version of each. Other versions can differ: open them in Compare to swap versions.

Kia EV5Kia EV6

Price

Price new: £39,345on sale now; £39,235 (best)on sale now
Used from (estimated): £22,4002025 car; £18,600 (best)2024 car
Price per mile of range: £154 (best); £183

Range and efficiency

Real-world range: 255 mi (best)410 km; 214 mi345 km, estimate
Range today, used (estimated): about 250 mi (best)2025 car, est.; about 206 mi2024 car, est.
Efficiency: 3.3 mi/kWh190 Wh/km; 3.6 mi/kWh (best)174 Wh/km, estimate
Range with one 15-min stop: 272 mi (best)438 km; 264 mi425 km

Charging

Rapid charging: 115 kW10–80% average; 150 kW (best)10–80% average
Home (AC) charging: 22 kW (best); 11 kW
Charging plug: Type 2 CCS; Type 2 CCS
Vehicle-to-load (V2L): Yes; Yes
Vehicle-to-home (V2H): Yes (best); No
Vehicle-to-grid (V2G): Yes (best); No

Battery

Usable battery: 78 kWh (best)estimate; 60 kWhestimate
Battery chemistry: NCM (nickel manganese cobalt); NCM (nickel manganese cobalt)
Heat pump: Yes; Yes

Body and performance

Body style: SUV; SUV
Size class: C · Medium car; C · Medium car
Seats: 5; 5
Drive: Front-wheel drive; Rear-wheel drive
0–62 mph: 8.4 s (best)0–100 km/h; 8.7 s0–100 km/h
Weight: 2,069 kg; 1,955 kg

Size

Length: 4.61 m15 ft 1 in; 4.70 m15 ft 5 in
Width (without mirrors): 1.88 m6 ft 2 in; 1.88 m6 ft 2 in
Width with mirrors: 2.14 m7 ft; –
Height: 1.68 m5 ft 6 in; 1.58 m5 ft 2 in
Wheelbase: 2.75 m9 ft; 2.90 m9 ft 6 in

Practicality and safety

Boot space: 610 litres (best); 542 litres
Towbar available: Yes; Yes
Towing (braked): 1,200 kg (best); 750 kg
Max payload: 586 kg (best)people and luggage; 525 kgpeople and luggage
Euro NCAP rating: 5 stars; 5 stars

Warranty (UK)

Car warranty: 7 years100,000 miles; 7 years100,000 miles
Battery warranty: 8 years100,000 miles, 70% capacity; 8 years100,000 miles, 70% capacity
Passes to next owner: Yes; Yes

Availability

Status: On sale new; On sale new
Model years: 2025 on; 2024–2026

Green marks the better figure in each row. Range is a real-world estimate, not WLTP. Used prices are estimates. Warranty terms are UK terms from each maker’s website.