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KIA EV5 Rare
As of 2025 Q4, 275 KIA EV5s remain registered in the UK — a genuinely rare sight on today's roads. Numbers are at their highest recorded level since the model first appeared in our data in 2025 Q4.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Rare — fewer than 1,000 remain (275 in the latest data).
Rarer than 49% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
About the EV5
The Kia EV5 is a battery electric compact crossover SUV produced by South Korean manufacturer Kia introduced in March 2023 as a concept form, and announced as a production form in August 2023. It is the third model in the manufacturer's "EV" battery electric vehicle range after the EV6 and EV9. It is also the first battery electric vehicle that will be exported by Kia from China, being produced by joint venture Jiangsu Yueda Kia Motors.
KIA EV5 — questions & answers
How many KIA EV5 are left in the UK?
As of 2025 Q4, 275 KIA EV5 were still registered in the UK — 275 licensed and on the road, plus 0 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the KIA EV5 rare?
The KIA EV5 is rare — fewer than 1,000 remain (275), making it rarer than 49% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
What fuel do most KIA EV5 use?
Most KIA EV5 run on electric — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the KIA EV5 peak?
The KIA EV5 peaked at 275 registered in 2025 Q4, and was first recorded in the data in 2025 Q4.