The Electric Sportage? Kia EV5 1st Look & Drive

Welcome to our first look and drive review of the Kia EV5! ​Launched in the Irish market, the EV5 slots in as the highly anticipated electric counterpart to the Sportage. We examine the top-spec GT-Line trim, which features the larger 81.4 kWh battery (78 kWh usable) for a WLTP range of 530 km. We cover everything from the digital tiger nose and functional 44 ltr frunk to the spacious 566 ltr boot and premium interior features like ventilated and massaging seats. ​Find out why the EV5, with a starting price under €48,000, is poised to be a fierce competitor to the Skoda Enyaq and other C-segment electric SUVs. ​Video Chapters (Timings) ​[00:00] Intro: Irish Launch & The Electric Sportage Question ​[00:11] Exterior Front Look, Battery Specs, and Range (530 km WLTP) ​[00:34] Wheels (19-inch), 44 ltr Frunk, and Charging Port ​[01:11] Charging Specs: 150 kW DC Peak & 10-80% in 30 minutes ​[01:38] Side Profile, GT-Line Trim, and Rear Styling ​[02:12] Boot Space (566 ltr), V2L Tech, and Towing (1,200 kg braked) ​[02:44] Irish Pricing for Trims (Earth 2, Earth 3, GT Line) ​[03:22] Dimensions, 400V e-GMP Platform, and Performance ​[04:44] Folding Down Rear Seats & Cargo Floor Configuration ​[05:32] Rear Cabin Space, Headroom, and Panoramic Sunroof ​[07:01] Front Cabin: Heated, Ventilated, and Massage Seats ​[07:19] Triple-Screen Setup (30-inch Total) & Console Features ​[08:29] Driving Impressions! Regen, One-Pedal Driving, and Power ​[09:07] Visibility & Ride Comfort ​[11:09] Seat Massage Function & Insulated Glass ​[11:44] Final Thoughts & Future Content Tease ​Kia EV5 Key Specs (Irish Market): ​Battery: 81.4 kWh (78 kWh usable) ​Range (WLTP): 530 km / 329 miles ​Drive: Front-Wheel Drive ​Power: 160 kW (210 PS) Electric Motor ​Charging: 11 kW AC, 150 kW DC Peak (10-80% in 30 minutes) ​Practicality: 566L Boot, 44L Frunk, and 1,200 kg towing capacity. ​Premium Features (GT Line): Ventilated and Massage Seats, Panoramic Sunroof, and 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