Last verified: 5 October 2026 · Prices and specs re-verified against manufacturer AU pages monthly.
Kia's EV strategy is breadth: EV3 for city buyers, EV5 for families, EV6 for drivers, EV9 for seven seats. All ride on dedicated EV platforms with 800V charging on the larger cars.
The 7-year unlimited-kilometre warranty is the ownership headline — the longest mainstream coverage in the Australian EV market.
Sales trajectory
EV3 among top-5 EV nameplates in 2026
Source: VFacts, 2026. EV3/EV5 pricing landed aggressively against Model Y.
The range: specs and drive-away prices
| Model | Battery | 10–80% DC | Tow | ANCAP | Warranty | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV3 Air Long Range Small SUV | $47,990 | 81.4 kWh | 600 km | 31 min | 1,000 kg | 5 star (2025) | 7yr/unlimited km |
| EV5 Earth Long Range Mid-size SUV | $56,990 | 88.1 kWh | 555 km | 38 min | 1,250 kg | 5 star (2025) | 7yr/unlimited km |
Charging compatibility
- CCS2 across the range; 800V architecture on EV6/EV9 enables 350kW-class charging.
- EV3/EV5 are 400V — still respectable 128–141kW DC peaks.
- V2L (vehicle-to-load) standard: run appliances from the car via an adaptor.
Ownership: warranty, servicing, the fine print
- 7yr/unlimited km warranty; 7yr/150,000km battery warranty.
- Capped-price servicing through one of AU's largest dealer networks.
- Strong regional dealer presence — a genuine advantage over newer brands.
How we rank & source this page
Prices come from manufacturer AU pages and dealer quotes, verified on the date shown. Range figures are WLTP lab numbers — expect roughly 80–90% in mixed real-world driving. Rankings weigh cost per km, charging speed, warranty and availability. No brand pays for placement; commercial relationships are labelled and never affect the order. See methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
For city and suburban buyers, yes — it combines the longest warranty in the segment with sub-$50k pricing and genuine 400km-plus range. It's our top small-SUV pick for first-time EV buyers.
EV5 wins on warranty and dealer support; Model Y wins on charging network and efficiency. On price they're now within $2,000 of each other — run both through our EV vs petrol calculator with your actual driving.