Kia Canada has announced pricing for its highly anticipated all-electric compact SUV, the EV5, which is launching here for the 2027 model year.

Customers will be able to begin making online reservations on Dec. 4, 2025, at 2 p.m. (Eastern time).

Customer deliveries will begin in 2026, but the company did not provide exact customer delivery timelines.

The EV5 also happens to be exclusive to Canada in North America.

“The Kia EV5 is available in nine different trims, providing Canadians with plenty of options that meet a variety of preferences,” said Elias El-Achhab, chief operating officer and vice president at Kia Canada, in a news release. “Competing in the largest SUV segment in Canada as a dedicated EV, the EV5 truly is the revolution of the family SUV perfect for empowering modern families with all the technology and convenience they require.”

Battery capacity

The base trim, Light FWD, will operate with a standard range battery with a capacity of 60.3 kWh, while all the other models will get the long range battery with a capacity of 81.4 kWh.

Canadian prices

The automaker provided the starting manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) for the entire model range.

The starting MSRPs for the 2027 Kia EV5 are as follows:

• Light FWD: $43,495
• Wind FWD: $47,495
• Wind AWD: $49,995
• Land FWD: $49,995
• Land AWD: $52,495
• GT-Line FWD: $55,495
• GT-Line AWD: $57,995
• GT-Line Limited FWD: $58,995
• GT-Line Limited AWD: $61,495

The MSRP doesn’t include fees, levies or taxes.

Canadian availability

Kia Canada said availability would initially begin with the Wind FWD to GT-Line Limited AWD trims, while the base Light FWD version would be available in the fourth quarter of 2026.

Dealership availability is scheduled to start sometime in 2026.

The EV5 will also have its public Canadian debut at the 2026 Canadian International AutoShow in Toronto in February.

Model details

The EV5 will be available in a variety of powertrain configurations, including front-wheel and all-wheel drive versions.

It will also come standard with a North American Charging Standard (NACS) port, giving it direct access to Tesla Supercharger-style public charging stations.

Customers will be able to choose from eight exterior colours, and available alloy wheels include 18-, 19- and 20-inch sizes.

The five-seater is said to be roomy on the inside with plenty of cargo and storage space, and has an interior comprised of what Kia calls 10 environmentally mindful materials.

There are also almost 30 inches of panoramic screen in the driver’s view.

People can check out the EV5 on the Kia Canada website now.

The Kia EV5 is produced in South Korea.

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