Jack Scarlett is in Korea to test the new Kia EV5 — Kia’s all-electric midsize SUV that slots nicely between the smaller EV3 and the big EV9.
Built on the EGMP platform, it’s got great range, a comfy cabin, and the classic Kia practicality we’ve come to love and expect. In this quick drive, we see how it stacks up against the rest of Kia’s EV lineup and find out whether you should pick this over the EV3 or PV5.
Timestamps
0:00 Introduction
0:37 Everything Electric Advert
1:01 First Impressions
1:22 PV5 Comparison & Market Position
2:00 Gap Filler in Kia’s EV Range
2:31 European vs Asia-Pacific Differences
2:50 Exterior Design Walkaround
3:31 E-GMP Platform Benefits
3:47 Battery & Range
4:17 Power Options & GT Version
4:30 The EV3 Problem: Why Choose EV5?
4:50 Rear Seat & Boot Space 5:23 – Interior Overview & Design
6:19 Missing Bench Seat Option
7:12 A Quick Test Drive
7:41 Regenerative Braking & Auto Mode
8:12 Competence & Refinement
8:42 Efficiency & Real-World Range
9:07 The Smaller Car Argument
10:20 Final Verdict
11:07 Concluding Thoughts
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