Company car drivers can enjoy the usual electric car Benefit-in-Kind (BiK) tax rate of just three per cent, too, and this applies to the entire EV5 line-up.
Depreciation
According to our market data, the Kia EV5 will retain around 48 to 51 per cent of its original value over the first three years or 36,000 miles, with the entry-level Air being the best of the bunch.
In comparison, the Renault Scenic is expected to retain 55 per cent of its original value after the same period, while the Skoda Enyaq only manages 46 to 50 per cent (in standard SUV form).
The Kia EV5 feels well thought out, but there’s little in the way of design flourishes or aesthetic flair
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The EV5 comes pretty well equipped, with every version – including the entry-level Air – getting 18-inch wheels, automatic LED lights and privacy glass, while inside there are heated seats, automatic air-conditioning and a triple-screen infotainment system comprising two 12.3-inch read-outs for the instrument cluster and central display, and a five-inch panel for the climate controls.
We’d recommend looking at the mid-range GT-Line because it has:
- Electric front seat adjustment
- Electric tailgate
- Heated rear seats
- Adaptive LED headlights
The range-topping GT-Line S features a lot of extra kit, including front premium relaxation seats with ventilated front seats, a sunroof, a Harmon Kardon sound system, a head-up display, a 360-degree camera system, and a blind-spot view monitor.
Interior and dashboard design
The EV5’s interior follows a very similar design language to the other members of Kia’s ‘EV’ model line-up. In other words, it’s simple, ergonomic and perfectly pleasant to look at, if a bit lacking in the fashion department.