2027 Kia EV5 Review: The EV Most SUV Buyers Have Been Waiting For

The 2027 Kia EV5 GT-Line Limited may be Kia's most important EV yet. Unlike the EV6 or EV9, the EV5 focuses on practicality, familiarity, and everyday usability—making it feel much more like a traditional SUV than many modern electric vehicles. In this review, we take a detailed look at the new Kia EV5 GT-Line Limited including: • Canadian pricing and trim levels • Range, charging, and battery specifications • Interior comfort and technology • Cargo space and family practicality • How it compares to our Hyundai IONIQ 5 • Comparisons with the Toyota RAV4 Prime, Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, Tesla Model Y, Toyota bZ, Nissan Ariya, and Kia Sportage • Real-world driving impressions The EV5 may not be the flashiest EV Kia makes, but it could become the brand's best seller because it delivers what many buyers actually want: a practical SUV that just happens to be electric. Would you choose the EV5 over a RAV4 Prime, Tesla Model Y, Outlander PHEV, or Hyundai IONIQ 5?