Karmactive Team
If you are weighing up an electric family SUV, the 2027 Kia EV5 facelift is worth watching. Leaked certification documents show higher power for both motor options. Kia has previously confirmed the refreshed car will arrive in Australia in mid-2027.
The details come from Australian Design Rule (ADR) certification documents. The front-wheel-drive model rises from 160 kW to 175 kW, up 15 kW. The dual-motor all-wheel-drive model rises from 230 kW to 249 kW, up 19 kW. Torque figures for the updated models are not listed. The battery options carry over at 64.2 kWh and 88.1 kWh, both lithium iron phosphate (LFP). The EV5 is also built in China.
Buyers waiting for the car should compare the new power figures with the current models. The leaked documents do not include charging speeds, so check Kia’s charging figures before comparing charging.
2027 Kia EV5 facelift: what the documents show
The documents show the motor and battery details. They do not give charging rates, pricing or battery suppliers. LFP cells cost less to make and handle heat well, which is why they are common in budget electric cars.
When is the Kia EV5 facelift coming to Australia? Kia has previously confirmed a mid-2027 arrival, according to CarExpert’s report. The documents do not give pricing.
The facelift adds power to both versions, and the battery packs stay the same. Compare the new figures with the current model, and wait for Kia’s pricing and charging details.
