The Kia PV5 Standard Range officially made its debut in 2025. It is powered by a 51.5 kWh total battery, delivering an estimated range of 295 km. The powertrain configuration delivers Front-wheel drive 90 kW (122 hp), enabling an acceleration of 12.8 sec 0-100 km/h and a top speed of 135 km/h (84 mph).
Meanwhile, the Mercedes EQS SUV 450 Plus was officially introduced in January 2024. Energy is supplied by a 118 kWh usable battery, delivering an estimated range of 709 km. When it comes to output, this EV produces Rear-wheel drive 265 kW (355 hp), enabling an acceleration of 6.8 sec 0-100 km/h (6.6 sec 0-60 mph) and a top speed of 210 km/h (130 mph). This model is positioned in the market with an estimated price of 105000 USD.
| Kia PV5 Standard Range Remove | Mercedes EQS SUV 450 Plus Remove | |
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Launch
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| Announced | 2025 | January 2024 |
| Release date | July 2025 | January 2024 |
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Performance
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| Power | Front-wheel drive 90 kW (122 hp) | Rear-wheel drive 265 kW (355 hp) |
| Torque | 250 Nm (184 lb-ft) | 568 Nm (419 lb-ft) |
| Acceleration | 12.8 sec 0-100 km/h | 6.8 sec 0-100 km/h (6.6 sec 0-60 mph) |
| Top speed | 135 km/h (84 mph) | 210 km/h (130 mph) |
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Battery
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| Battery capacity | 51.5 kWh total | 118 kWh usable |
| Battery type | Li-Ion NMC (400V type) | Liquid-cooled Li-ion (400V type) |
| Driving range | 295 km | 709 km |
| Consumption | 19.2 kWh/100 km | 19.1 kWh/100 km |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Heat pump | Yes | - |
| Home charging | Type 2 7 kW --- Type 2 10.5 kW | Type 2 9.6 kW (USA only), Type 2 11 kW, 100% in 12.25 hours, Type 2 22 kW |
| Charging station | CCS 100 kW, 10-80% in 30 min | CCS 200 kW max, 10-80% in 31 min |
| Additional | Vehicle to load (V2L) --- 220V electrical outlet (3.5 KW max) | - |
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Body
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| Doors & seats | 4 door minivan, 5 seats | 5 door SUV, 5/7 seats |
| Dimensions | 4695 x 1895 x 1923 mm (184.8 x 74.6 x 75.7 in) | 5125 x 1959 x 1718 mm (201.8 x 77.1 x 67.6 in) |
| Weight | 2135 kg unladen, 2600 kg gross | 2730 kg unladen, 3300 kg gross |
| Wheels size | R16 | R20, R21, R22 |
| Trunk volume | 1330 l | 645 l, 2100 l max |
| Front trunk | No | No |
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Display
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| Center screen | 12.9" touchscreen | 12.8" or 17.7" touchscreen |
| Driver's display | 7.5" | 12.3" |
| Head-up display | No | Yes, with augmented reality |
| Various | - | 12.3" passenger display, 11.6" rear passenger display, Rear comfort armrest with detachable tablet |
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Comfort
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| Seats | Heated and ventilated front seats, heated rear seats | Heated and cooled front seats, heated outer rear seats, hot-stone massaging seats |
| Roof | - | Panoramic glass sunroof, tilt & slide |
| Parking aids | Front and rear sensors, 360 camera, reversing camera | Front and rear sensors, 360 camera, reversing camera, self parking, remote parking assist |
| Connectivity | Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay | Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay |
| Miscellaneous | 1-zone climatronic | - |
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Safety
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| Airbags | Airbags: front, side, rear, head airbag system, driver's knee airbag | Front, side, rear, center, head airbag system, front seats knee airbags, belt airbags for rear seats, third row side head aibags |
| Driving aids | Front radar, cameras, 12 front/rear sensors. Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist, Lane Keeping Assist, Lane Following Assist, Driver Attention Warning, High Beam Assist, Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist, Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist, Autonomous Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Recognition, Reverse Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist, Front/Rear Parking Distance Warning, Safe Exit Assist, Hands-On Detection | LIDAR, Traffic sign assistant, Active Lane Keeping Assist, Active distance assistant Distronic, Adaptive high beam assistant, Active Brake Assist with cross-traffic function, Pedestrian warning function in the area of zebra crossings, Active Emergency Stop Assist, Active Evasive Steering Assist, Congestion emergency braking function, PRE-SAFE PLUS and Impulse Side with body-raising function |
| Crash tests | 4 stars | - |
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Misc
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| Price | - | 105000 USD |