Kia expands electric SUV lineup with EV5 launch in Europe and EV3 pre‑sale in Mexico

Kia introduced the EV5 electric SUV in Belgium, built on the 400‑volt e‑GMP platform with an 81.4 kWh battery delivering a WLTP‑rated 530 km range (505 km for the GT Line). The vehicle is 4.61 m long, offers a single 217 hp motor, and is priced around €45,000 for the Business edition.

In Mexico, Kia opened pre‑sales for the 2027 EV3, scheduled from 17 July to 13 August 2026. The SXL version, equipped with an 81 kWh pack, promises up to 605 km WLTP range and is priced at 767,700 MXN. The pre‑sale includes installation of a home charger and assistance with utility registration, aiming to ease first‑time electric‑vehicle purchases.