Kia is continuing its electric performance push, and the upcoming EV5 GT looks set to play a key role in that strategy. Due to make its public debut at the Brussels Motor Show, the sporty new SUV will join a growing family of GT-badged electric models that blend everyday usability with a dose of driver appeal.
The EV5 GT won’t arrive alone. Kia has confirmed that Brussels will also host the global unveiling of the compact EV2, alongside GT versions of the EV3 and EV4 hatchback. With the EV6 GT and the larger EV9 GT already on sale, those additions will bring Kia’s electric GT portfolio to five models – a clear statement of intent from the Korean brand.
Sales of the EV5 GT in the UK and wider European market are expected to begin in the summer of 2026. While Kia has yet to release teaser images, the company has already revealed the key performance figures, giving us a clear idea of where this model will sit in the competitive electric SUV landscape.
Unlike the more extreme EV6 GT – which shares its bespoke performance-focused platform with the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N – the EV5 GT takes a more measured approach. Power comes from a dual-motor all-wheel-drive setup producing 302bhp and 480Nm of torque. That translates to a 0–62mph time of 6.2 seconds, quick enough to justify the GT badge, even if it stops short of outright hot-SUV territory.
On paper, that leaves the EV5 GT trailing some of its key rivals from the Volkswagen Group. Both the Skoda Enyaq vRS and Volkswagen ID.4 GTX deliver around 335bhp and can sprint to 62mph in roughly 5.4 seconds. However, outright numbers rarely tell the full story. If Kia can infuse the EV5 GT with some of the engaging chassis tuning and playful character seen in the EV6 GT and Ioniq 5 N, it could still prove a compelling driver’s choice.
Battery and charging details remain under wraps, but the EV5 GT is expected to use the same 81.4kWh battery as the EV5 Long Range. That points to a real-world range close to 300 miles, which would make it practical as well as performance-oriented. Kia has also confirmed that a slightly less potent 261bhp dual-motor version will launch alongside the GT, though its range figures are still to be announced.
Visually, the EV5 GT is likely to follow the understated approach of Kia’s other GT models. Expect subtle but purposeful upgrades rather than dramatic bodywork changes. Acid-green highlights on the brake calipers and inside the cabin are all but guaranteed, along with a dedicated GT alloy wheel design. Kia has also confirmed a distinctive matte Magma Red paint finish as the hero colour for the range-topper.
Pricing is still to be confirmed, but the EV5 GT will almost certainly sit above the all-wheel-drive Long Range GT-Line model. A figure in the region of £50,000 would place it neatly alongside established rivals such as the Enyaq vRS and ID.4 GTX.
With its mix of performance, range and restrained styling, the Kia EV5 GT looks set to broaden the appeal of electric performance SUVs. It may not be the wildest GT in Kia’s line-up, but it could turn out to be one of the most rounded.
Source: Kia