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Kia EV5 Tesla Model Y

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Kia EV5 Tesla Model Y
Model years 2025-now 2021-now
From (indicative) € 44,495 € 46,990
Status Available Available
Fuel Electric Electric
RatingsRating figures: higher is better (scale 0-100). What each category measures is explained on the methodology page.
Sustainability (environmental impact) 72/100 79/100
Reliability n/a 71/100
Efficiency 70/100 78/100
Practicality 76/100 85/100
Value retention n/a n/a
Specifications
Range (WLTP, km) 530 533
Battery (kWh) 81.4 75
Power (hp) 218 378
0–100 km/h (s) 8.4 5
Top speed (km/h) 165 217
Length (mm) 4610 4751
Width (mm) 1875 1921
Height (mm) 1675 1624
Kerb weight (kg) 2069 1979
Fast charging, public charger (kW) 150 250
Max. towing weight, braked (kg) 1200 1600
Boot (l) 566 854
Consumption WLTP (kWh/100km) 16.9 15.7
Body style SUV SUV
Seats 5 5
Doors 5 5

WLTP is the official EU test cycle; real-world figures are usually a bit lower. See the guide on WLTP versus real-world consumption.

OEM datasheets + RDW + ADAC (see methodology); rating and reference dates are listed per figure

Show sources and reference dates per rating
  • Kia EV5 · Sustainability (environmental impact): WLTP consumption + Kia battery warranty (7 yr/150,000 km) + LCA indication ICCT 2024 for mid-size EV SUV · reference date 2026-05-20
  • Kia EV5 · Reliability: Too recent for reliable data (ADAC, RDW, owner forums); EU sales since Q4 2025 · reference date 2026-05-20
  • Kia EV5 · Efficiency: WLTP 16.9 kWh/100km manufacturer figure; early owner-reports public forums, not measured by us · reference date 2026-05-20
  • Kia EV5 · Practicality: 566 l boot + 1,200 kg towing weight + flat rear floor; editorial weighting of specs · reference date 2026-05-20
  • Kia EV5 · Value retention: Too recent on the market for stable residual-value data per trim · reference date 2026-05-20
  • Tesla Model Y · Sustainability (environmental impact): WLTP consumption + Tesla battery warranty (8 yr/192,000 km LR) + LCA indication ICCT 2024 · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Tesla Model Y · Reliability: ADAC breakdown statistics 2025 (segment) + aggregated owner reviews + recall data RDW/NHTSA · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Tesla Model Y · Efficiency: Owner-reported real-world kWh/100km vs WLTP 15.7 (public forums) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Tesla Model Y · Practicality: Luggage volume 854 l incl. frunk + towing weight 1,600 kg vs segment (manufacturer figure) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Tesla Model Y · Value retention: Insufficient stable residual-value data since the mid-cycle Tesla price changes · reference date 2026-05-18

Who they are

A short write-up on each car, one paragraph apiece. We describe them on their own terms rather than picking a winner.

Profile · eerste generatie (EU-spec 2025+, E-GMP 400V)

Kia EV5

Mid-size electric SUV on the E-GMP platform in 400V architecture (no 800V fast charging like the EV6/EV9). EU debut July 2025, sales started in the final quarter of 2025. Single-motor FWD with 81.4 kWh battery, about 530 km WLTP, 218 hp (manufacturer figure). DC charging peaks around 150 kW; 10-80% in about 30 minutes (manufacturer figure, not measured by us). 566 l boot, 1,200 kg braked towing weight. Indicative from-price for the Netherlands; check the official configurator for the current figure.

Profile · Long Range AWD (2024)

Tesla Model Y

Electric mid-size SUV, technically related to the Model 3. Strong points are the charging speed (up to 250 kW) and the large luggage volume (854 l incl. underfloor bin and front boot). WLTP 533 km with the 75 kWh pack; owners report 15-25% less range in winter (public forums, not measured by us). Braked towing weight 1,600 kg (manufacturer figure).

Kia EV5 Specs & reviews Configure at Kia
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