Kia EV5 Electric

I collected my KIA EV5 Air Trim on 18 August and have driven about 780 km so far. Overall, I am satisfied with my purchase. The EV5 offers a smooth and comfortable drive, and despite its size, it is surprisingly easy to manoeuvre. The Air Trim is relatively basic compared with the higher trim, without features such as a 360° camera and HUD. Nevertheless, the overall driving experience, comfort and practicality of the car have met my expectations. I have also been pleasantly surprised by the efficiency and range so far. My average consumption is around 5.26 kWh/100 km, and I have managed to achieve about 470 km on a full charge, compared with the stated range of around 400 km. This gives me good confidence in the EV5 for everyday driving. I would also like to highlight the good sales service provided by Dom Wong. His service and support gave me confidence in my purchase.... Read More

The EV5 is sturdy, safe, and amazingly spacious, though its sheer bulk makes it cumbersome to maneuver in narrow HDB car parks. Mechanical quality aside, the local Hyundai/Kia team made a huge mistake by dumbing down the car's smart features. There's no mobile app for remote battery checking, no Digital Key, and the HUD doesn't support Apple CarPlay map directions—all features standard and MORE in overseas units costing 3x less. No wonder you almost never see an EV5 on Singapore roads, but BYD Sealion 7s are everywhere. Chinese carmakers are offering full feature parity, and these poor local engineering decisions are going to ruin what could have been a successful "Made in Singapore" EV.... Read More