New Kia EV5 GT will storm into Brussels Motor Show with 302bhp

Kia’s sporty new EV5 GT will be unveiled at the Brussels Motor Show, expanding the firm’s range of all-electric, performance-focused GT-branded cars.

The Kia EV5 GT won’t be the only new metal on Kia’s Brussels stand. We will also be treated to the global reveal of the new EV2 and GT versions of the EV3 and EV4 hatchback. Those two extra GT models will take Kia’s total to five - following on from the EV6 GT and the EV9 GT.

We expect the EV5 GT will go on sale in the UK and Europe by summer 2026 and while we’re yet to get any teaser images of the hot SUV, we already know how much power it’ll be packing.

The EV5 GT won’t get the wild underpinnings of the EV6 GT - which it shares with the blisteringly quick Hyundai Ioniq 5 N. Instead, it’ll come with a dual-motor set up with 302bhp and 480Nm of torque. That’ll be enough for a 0-62mph time of 6.2 seconds. 

Those numbers are a little way off its rivals from the VW Group, which include the Skoda Enyaq vRS and Volkswagen ID.4 GTX. Both of those have 335bhp and a 5.4-second 0-62mph time. We’re hoping some of the EV6 GT’s (and by proxy) the Ioniq 5 N’s fun-driving dynamics can make their way into the lesser-powered EV5 GT.

Range and charging stats have not yet been disclosed, although we know the GT will use the same 81.4kWh battery as the less potent EV5 Long Range, suggesting a driving range in the region of 300 miles should be within reach. A less powerful 261bhp dual motor model will launch at the same time, though again, range figures haven’t been revealed.

We don’t know exactly what visual changes will be made to the EV5 GT, although we can expect a fairly subtle makeover judging from the EV6 and EV9 GTs. Expect the usual acid-green accents on the brake calipers and interior, plus Kia has confirmed a “dedicated” GT alloy-wheel design, plus a “matte Magma Red” hero colour for the hot SUV.

We’ll have to wait a little longer for prices, but it’ll almost certainly command a premium over the AWD Long Range in GT-Line trim. A price of around £50,000 would keep things competitive alongside cars such as the Enyaq vRS and Volkswagen ID.4 GTX.

The fast electric SUV market is hotting up, and if you don’t want to spend £50,000 then there’s the cheaper but still entertaining Vauxhall Mokka GSe - available via the Auto Express Buy a Car service.