On February 1, the Kia EV5 720 long-range version was launched, and the biggest highlight this time is the improved range. What exactly is the **10,000 fans incentive plan? Let's analyze and interpret it.
The Kia EV5 is an all-electric compact SUV based on Kia's e-GMP dedicated platform for electric vehicles, and it is also the first intelligent pure electric model to be launched in China and launched globally. A total of three configurations will be launched in November 2023, with a price range of 1498-17.480,000 yuan, both of which are 530km endurance versions. In February 2024, three configurations will also be launched, with a price range of 1848-22.580,000 yuan, this time the models are all 720km endurance version.
In terms of sales, from November 2023 to January 2024, the Kia EV5 sold a total of 1,160 units, with the highest ranking in the ranking being 317 and the highest ranking among SUVs being 168th. It can be said that it belongs to a niche model.
Judging from the licensing data, the top 10 cities on the license in January 2024 are Yancheng, Tianjin, Xiamen, Qingdao, Shanghai, Haikou, Linyi, Hangzhou, Taizhou, Beijing, and Taizhou. It is worth mentioning that the number of cards in Yancheng far exceeds that of other regions. In terms of distribution, sales are higher in the north.
From the perspective of models, the new car has added the W**E version, canceled the Light version, and raised the starting ** by 350,000 yuan. The popular models in the same class also include the Song PLUS new energy EV version.
In terms of space, the new car has a length, width and height of millimeters, a wheelbase of 2,750 mm, and is positioned as a five-door and five-seat SUV. Among them, the trunk volume is 67 liters, and the trunk volume is 513 liters. Compared with Song Plus New Energy, the body is 55 mm taller, and the departure angle is 3 degrees larger. However, the body size does not dominate.
In terms of power, the new car adopts a front-mounted single motor with a maximum power of 160 kilowatts, a maximum torque of 310 Nm, and a top speed of 185 km h. Compared with the low-to-mid Song PLUS new energy EV version, the top speed is 10km h faster, and the maximum power is 10 kW higher. Compared with the top-of-the-line Song PLUS new energy EV version, the maximum torque is 20Nm smaller, while the top speed is still 10km h.
In terms of battery life, the new car adopts 88The 1kWh lithium iron phosphate battery has a CLTC pure electric range of 720km. The Song PLUS new energy EV version only uses the top configuration with 8704kWh lithium iron phosphate battery, and the battery capacity of other configurations is 718kwh。It is worth mentioning that the batteries of both are BYD's Fodi brand, and there is no obvious difference in performance.
From the chassis point of view, the new car uses a MacPherson independent suspension in the front, a five-link independent suspension in the rear, and 225 60 R18 size tires. Compared to the Song PLUS new energy EV version, the suspension is more advanced and the tires are smaller. In contrast, there are certain improvements in comfort and battery life.
In terms of appearance, the new car has 8 exterior colors to choose from. The front features trapezoidal vents and silver skid plates. The silhouette of the side is fuller. The rear adopts a through-type taillight, and the rear surround adopts a more rigid design. It is also equipped with a panoramic sunroof and an electrically inductive trunk as standard. The middle and high configurations also have adaptive high and low beams and front soundproof glass.
Inside, there are 3 color options to choose from. Adopted 12The 3-inch dual-screen screen is equipped with Kia's latest generation of on-board systems, and supports OTA upgrades for the whole vehicle, while also retaining certain physical buttons and touch buttons. The top model also adds door opening warning, automatic lane change assist, external discharge, induction wipers, rearview mirror memory downturn, steering wheel heating, head-up display, mobile phone wireless charging, main driver's leg rest massage memory, rear small table, car refrigerator.
To sum up, the biggest highlight of the Kia EV5 720 Long Range Edition is the battery life. As for whether it can be a big hit? It is still to be left to the market to test.