EVwire brief: Kia Canada has confirmed that reservations for the all-new EV5 opened on December 4, 2025, with only 500 units available. Canadians could secure their EV5 with a $1,000 deposit ahead of first deliveries beginning in early 2026.
Kia Canada is officially preparing to launch its next all-electric SUV, confirming that the Kia EV5 reservation window opened December 4, 2025 at 2 p.m. EST. A reservation link was shared by email the same day, allowing Canadian customers to secure their place with a $1,000 CAD ($720 USD) deposit. Only 500 EV5 units will be available in this early reservation round.
NOTE: After the announcement, Kia extended the EV5 reservation window to December 5, 2025 at 2:00pm EST.
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Deliveries are scheduled to begin in early 2026, adding another mainstream electric SUV option for Canadian families seeking value, efficiency, and modern design.
Kia is promoting the EV5 as a flexible, family-ready SUV that delivers everyday versatility, strong feature content, and competitive range. With pricing starting at around $46,000 CAD ($33,000 USD) for the Light FWD trim, all the way up to $65,000 CAD ($46,800 USD) for the AWD GT-Line Limited version.
Key Specifications for the Canadian-Market Kia EV5
60 kWh Lithium-Ion Polymer battery (est. 400km of range - not confirmed)
81.4 kWh Lithium-Ion Polymer battery (est. 530km of range - not confirmed)
Battery Heating System (Canada-essential for winter range retention)
Equipped with the North American Charging Standard (NACS) port
Fast Charge (400V architecture) for practical DC charging performance
Heat Pump to improve cold-weather efficiency
Shift-By-Wire electronic gear selection
R-MDPS: Rack-Mounted Motor-Driven Power Steering
Drive Mode Select for adjustable driving characteristics
Trailer Package Pre-Wiring for EV-friendly towing setups
Family-oriented SUV layout with ample cabin and cargo space
These specifications reflect a Canadian-focused configuration designed for cold-weather driving, winter efficiency, and year-round practicality, which aligns the Canada-specific model, the EV5, with the expectations of Canadian EV buyers.
The Kia EV5 is set to become one of Canada’s most accessible and well-equipped electric SUVs in 2026. With a winter-ready heat pump, battery heating, 81.4 kWh pack, and modern drive technologies, Kia is clearly targeting Canadian conditions and family needs.
Is the EV5 what Canadian customers are looking for? When it comes to price, estimated range and size, it seems to check all of the boxes - what do you think? Will you reserve one or consider it for your next EV purchase?
SOURCE: KIA
