Kia EV5 Range Test - Coast to Coast

Welcome to our Kia EV5 Coast-to-Coast Range Test! We take the Kia EV5 in the high-spec GT-Line trim for a 320 km journey across Ireland—from the east coast in Dublin to the west coast in Mayo. In this real-world test, we push the 81.4 kWh battery to its limits in cold weather conditions (1°C to 8°C) to see how it performs under pressure. We evaluate its efficiency, discuss why Kia opted for a 400V architecture on this model, and see how much range is left after a cross-country drive with a full car. Find out if the EV5 is the right electric SUV to replace your Sportage and how it holds up against its bigger brothers, the EV6 and EV9! Video Chapters (Timings) [00:00] Intro: Kia EV5 Coast-to-Coast Range Test Goals [00:13] Initial Range Prediction & Cold Weather Start (3°C) [00:36] Consumption Figures Since Reset (20.7 kWh/100 km) [01:13] Specs: 81.4 kWh Battery & GT-Line Trim Features [02:35] Driving Impressions! Motorway Noise & Insulation [03:06] Interior Tech: Head-Up Display & Missing 360 Camera Critique [03:20] 400V vs. 800V Architecture Discussion [03:43] Regen Levels, Drive Modes & Performance (160 kW Motor) [04:41] Mid-Journey Efficiency Check (21.8 kWh/100 km) [04:52] GT-Line Comfort: Massaging Seats & Tri-Zone Climate [05:27] Visibility, Sunroof & Practicality [06:36] Rear Seat Comfort (Darwin the Dog approved!) [06:48] Final Verdict: Total Distance Done (315 km) & Remaining Buffer (40 km) [07:05] Final Consumption Breakdown (21 kWh/100 km Average) Kia EV5 GT-Line Key Specs & Highlights: Battery: 81.4 kWh (usable). Architecture: 400V (e-GMP variant). Range (WLTP): 505 km (Tested Real-World: ~355 km in cold winter conditions). Performance: 160 kW (214 HP) Front-Wheel Drive, 0-100 km/h in 8.4s. Towing: 1,500 kg (AWD versions TBC, FWD tested). Features: Massaging driver's seat, heated/ventilated front seats, panoramic sunroof, and i-Pedal one-pedal driving. Please subscribe to my channel, hit the like button and leave a comment. I review all types of electric vehicles and remember, if you think an EV is for you, leave it to me and I'll review. Thanks for watching. Nevo's Website - https://www.nevo.ie/ Nevo's Twitter - https://twitter.com/nevoireland Nevo's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nevoireland/ Nevo's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/nevo-co Derek's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/reilly.derek Derek's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/derekreilly/ #electriccar #kia #ev5