KGM Torres EVX vs Kia EV5
Australian prices, range, charging, performance, warranty and safety, side by side. Every figure is sourced on each car's page.
The KGM Torres EVX is the cheaper way in, starting $970 lower at $48,800 (MRLP · before on-roads). For range, the Kia EV5 goes further: 555 km WLTP against 462 km. The KGM Torres EVX is cheaper to run: about $4.45 per 100 km charging at home against $4.51 (estimated). The Kia EV5 charges faster on a DC fast charger, peaking at 140 kW. Owners rate the Kia EV5 6.6/10 in our Owner Verdict.
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest price | $48,800 MRLP · before on-roads | $49,770 MRLP · before on-roads |
| Highest price | Not yet verified One priced variant | $64,770 MRLP · before on-roads |
| Best range (WLTP) | 462 km | 555 km |
| Largest battery | 73.4 kWh | 88.1 kWh |
| Max power | 152 kW | 230 kW |
| Max torque | 340 Nm | 480 Nm |
| Quickest 0–100 km/h | 8.1 s | 6.1 s |
| Max DC charging | 130 kW | 140 kW |
| AC charging | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Energy use | Not yet verified | 16.1 kWh/100 km |
| Cost per 100 km (home charging) | $4.45 Estimate · at 28c/kWh · petrol SUV: $17.60 | $4.51 at 28c/kWh · petrol SUV: $17.60 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD / AWD |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot space | 465 L | 513 L |
| Body | SUV | SUV |
| Warranty | 7 years / unlimited km | 7 years / unlimited km |
| ANCAP | Not yet rated | Not yet verified |
Key differences
Worked out only from figures we have for every car here, using each model's best figure across its variants.
- Lowest price: $48,800
- Cheapest to run: $4.45 per 100 km
- Longest WLTP range: 555 km
- Fastest DC charging: 140 kW
- Quickest 0–100 km/h: 6.1 s
- Most powerful: 230 kW
- Biggest battery: 88.1 kWh
Running costs side by side
Cost to drive 100 km when charging at home (28c/kWh), and the yearly bill at 15,000 km, against a petrol and a hybrid SUV at today's Melbourne fuel prices.
| Charging | KGM Torres EVX | Kia EV5 |
|---|---|---|
| Home, standard rate (28c/kWh) | $4.45 per 100 km | $4.51 per 100 km |
| Home, overnight off-peak (22c/kWh) | $3.50 per 100 km | $3.54 per 100 km |
| Public fast charger (75c/kWh) | $11.93 per 100 km | $12.08 per 100 km |
Official laboratory energy and fuel figures; real-world use is usually higher for every car. Electricity: Victorian Default Offer 2026–27iSource: Essential Services Commission – Victorian Default Offer 2026–27 (flat rates 26–32c/kWh across Melbourne networks) · checked 31 Oct 2026. Fuel: Melbourne median prices, 29 Oct 2026iSource: FuelCrisis.com.au – Greater Melbourne median unleaded 91, 29 Oct 2026 · checked 31 Oct 2026. Public charging: typical network pricesiSource: Canberra Times – cost of fast charging (Chargefox, Evie, NRMA, Tesla, BP Pulse: 59–79c/kWh, July 2026) · checked 31 Oct 2026. Each car's page has a calculator for your own kilometres and rates.