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Kia EV5 statistics

How many Kia EV5s are still on the road in Great Britain, how many are declared off the road, how new registrations have changed and which fuels they use. Built from DVLA licensing records.

Last updated
Records analysed
2,100 EV5 records (licensed and SORN)
Methodology
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  • Licensed in Great Britain 2,100 0.0% on a year earlier
  • Declared SORN 0 Off the road, not taxed
  • Rank by number licensed No. 548 of 1,159 models we cover
  • Licensed count At its peak highest since 2025
  • Declared off the road 0.0% of those still registered are SORN
  • Most common fuel Electric 100.0% of those licensed

How many Kia EV5s are left in Great Britain?

There were 2,100 Kia EV5s licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 0 declared off the road (SORN). That is the most on the road at any year end since 2025.

Kia EV5s licensed in Great Britain

Numbers are still rising: the latest count is the highest in this series.

Kia EV5s licensed in Great Britain at the end of each year
Year Licensed
2025 271
2026 2,100

Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated

Fuel type

Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated

Kia EV5 MOT reliability

There were not enough MOT tests of Kia EV5s in 2025 to publish reliable figures: we need at least 1,000 tests of cars aged three and over. Cars have their first MOT at three years old, so newer models appear once they reach that age. How we work out MOT figures.

Kia EV5 fuel economy and CO2

The Vehicle Certification Agency’s new car data lists the Kia EV5 from 2025, and still lists it. On the WLTP test (listings 2025 to 2026), its electric versions have an official range of 314 to 329 miles.

Official WLTP figures by engine and fuel, listed 2025 to 2026
Engine and fuel Combined mpg CO2 g/km Range, miles Miles per kWh Listed Euro standard Versions
Electric – 0 314–329 3.4–4.0 2025–2026 – 4

Source:VCA July 2000 to 15 September 2026 Updated

  • Official figures from laboratory type-approval tests. VCA says they may not be achieved in real-world driving, and should not be used to rank cars with similar figures.
  • Electric cars produce no exhaust CO2; range and miles per kWh are VCA’s official figures.
  • A version is one line in VCA’s data (description, gearbox, engine and fuel), counted once however many years it was listed. Matched from VCA’s model name “EV5”. How we use VCA’s figures.

Kia EV5 safety recalls

DVSA lists 1 safety recall for the Kia EV5, launched on 18 June 2026.

Kia EV5 Rear Seat Bolts

Launched 18 June 2026 DVSA recall R/2026/217 Manufacturer ref. 260114

Defect
On some vehicles the second-row lower seat bolts may not have been installed. On effected cars a missing bolt may increase the risk of injury if the vehicle was subjected to a collision from behind.
Remedy
Check the security of all the rear seat retaining bolts & install a new bolt if found missing
Vehicles affected
4,818 EV5 vehicles
Built
19 Aug 2025 to 14 Mar 2026

A recall applies to cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every Kia EV5. The details come from manufacturers through DVSA, which says they may be delayed or incomplete. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check or ask the manufacturer or a dealer. How we match recalls to models.

Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated

Compare the Kia EV5 with other Kia models

Kia EV5 compared with other Kia models
Model Licensed Change on a year SORN Rank Main fuel
Kia EV5 2,100 0.0% 0 548 Electric
Kia Sportage 414,357 +10.5% 7,258 13 Petrol
Kia Picanto 217,822 +3.1% 6,213 35 Petrol
Kia Niro 133,742 +9.1% 654 70 Hybrid
Kia Ceed 121,632 −2.8% 3,905 79 Petrol

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Data sources and methodology

Datasets used on this page
Figures Source Period Records Updated
Licensed and SORN counts Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport End of March 2026 2,100 EV5 records (licensed and SORN) 15 September 2026
Registered for the first time Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport 2001 to 2025 – 15 September 2026
  • Figures cover Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales). Northern Ireland is not included.
  • Licensed counts are vehicles with a current tax or exemption at the end of each year (or the latest quarter). SORN counts are shown separately.
  • First registrations count vehicles registered in Great Britain for the first time, including used imports.
  • Models are grouped by DVLA’s generic model name, so every generation and trim counts together.
How we calculate these figures All data sources

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